Missing Out
Syd Lyrics
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Just tell me it was worth it
I know I didn't deserve it
Didn't deserve nothing
I needed loving, babe
And you gave me a version
It wasn't always perfect
But now it's nothing
As far as I can see
You and me
Could never be
'Cause we didn't spend the proper time
Trying to work it out
Hope you're finding what you need
Or what you seek
'Cause now I'm free
And maybe in another life
You'd be mine mine mine
But you're missing out
You're missing out
You're missing out
Bet you want me now
'Cause you're missing out
You're missing out
You're missing out
Bet you want me now
It was a summer day (a summer day)
You told me you were leaving (leaving)
And I couldn't believe it
It was over nothing (nothing, nothing)
We went our separate ways
I tried to find a reason
But baby, you can keep 'em (baby, you can keep 'em)
'Cause now they mean nothing, yeah
As far as I can see
You and me
Could never be
'Cause we didn't spend the proper time
Trying to work it out
Hope you're finding what you need
Or what you seek
'Cause now I'm free
And maybe in another life
You'd be mine mine mine
But you're missing out
You're missing out
You're missing out
Bet you want me now
'Cause you're missing out
You're missing out
You're missing out
Bet you want me now
Bet you want me now, ayy, yeah
In "Missing Out," Syd reflects on a past relationship that ended prematurely and left her feeling undeserving of love. She addresses her ex-partner, expressing her longing for validation and affection, acknowledging their flawed connection but ultimately realizing that they are both missing out on a potentially meaningful relationship.
The opening lines depict Syd's plea for her ex-partner to confirm that their relationship was worth it despite her perceived unworthiness. She admits to needing love and receiving a flawed version of it. The phrase "now it's nothing" implies that the relationship has come to an end, potentially due to unresolved issues and a lack of effort to work through them.
Syd explores the missed opportunities for growth and understanding in the relationship, noting that they didn't invest sufficient time in trying to reconcile their differences. The phrase "you and me could never be" suggests that their relationship was ultimately doomed because they didn't put in the necessary effort to overcome their challenges.
In the chorus, Syd asserts that her ex-partner is now missing out on her because she is free from the emotional burden of their relationship. She implies that they may now realize her value and regret letting her go. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes Syd's confidence and self-assuredness in her newfound freedom.
Overall, "Missing Out" portrays a bittersweet acknowledgment of past mistakes and missed opportunities in a relationship, with Syd finding solace in her independence and the possibility of finding a more fulfilling connection in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me something, babe
Please be honest with me and share your thoughts, my dear
Just tell me it was worth it
Simply assure me that our relationship had value
I know I didn't deserve it
I acknowledge that I lacked merit or worthiness
Didn't deserve nothing
I didn't even deserve anything at all
I needed loving, babe
I longed for affection, my love
And you gave me a version
You offered me your own interpretation or manifestation
It wasn't always perfect
It wasn't flawless or without flaws
But now it's nothing
But now it has lost all significance or importance
As far as I can see
From my perspective or understanding
You and me
Our connection or relationship
Could never be
Could never truly exist
'Cause we didn't spend the proper time
Because we didn't invest enough time
Trying to work it out
Attempting to resolve our issues or problems
Hope you're finding what you need
I hope you are discovering what fulfills you
Or what you seek
Or what you are actively looking for
'Cause now I'm free
Because now I am liberated or unrestricted
And maybe in another life
Possibly in a different existence or future
You'd be mine mine mine
You would be exclusively mine
But you're missing out
However, you are losing out or not benefiting
Bet you want me now
I'm certain you desire me at this moment
It was a summer day (a summer day)
It occurred on a day during the summer season
You told me you were leaving (leaving)
You informed me of your departure
And I couldn't believe it
And I couldn't comprehend or accept it
It was over nothing (nothing, nothing)
Our separation arose from an insignificant matter
We went our separate ways
We chose different paths or directions
I tried to find a reason
I made an effort to discover an explanation
But baby, you can keep 'em (baby, you can keep 'em)
But darling, you can retain those reasons
'Cause now they mean nothing, yeah
Because now they hold no significance, yes
Bet you want me now
I'm certain you desire me at this moment
Bet you want me now, ayy, yeah
I'm quite confident that you currently crave me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Syndey Bennett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Fatima Al Mosawe
Since no one has done it yet, here you are babes
Tell me something babe
Just tell me it was worth it
I know I didn't deserve it
Didn't deserve nothing
I needed loving babe
And you gave me a version
It wasn't always perfect
But now its nothing
As far as I can see
You and me
Could never be
Cause we didn't spend the proper time
Trying to work it out
Hope you're finding what you need
Or what you seek
Cause now I'm free
And maybe in another life
You'd be mine mine mine
But you're missing out
You're missing out
You're missing out
Bet you want me now
Cause you're missing out
You're missing out
You're missing out
Bet you want me now
It was a summer day
You told me you were leaving
And I couldn't believe it
It was over nothing
We went our separate ways
I tried to find a reason
But baby you can keep em
Cause now they mean nothing
As far as I can see
You and me
Could never be
Cause we didn't spend the proper time
Trying to work it out
Hope you're finding what you need
Or what you seek
Cause now I'm free
And maybe in another life
You'd be mine mine mine
But you're missing out
You're missing out
You're missing out
Bet you want me now
Cause you're missing out
You're missing out
You're missing out
Bet you want me now
Bet you want me now
PANDA LVR
There's just something about Syd that calms me....She's most definitely a vibe
Paula Mack
I 💯 agree.
dalyn sanders
🖤
Kel
She is THEE vibe 💕
valerie gamache
sweet syd
Daniel Garcia
Syd hits different when you are going through the shit she's singing. I hope to see her in concert in some capacity one day. Thank you Syd.
Vitoria Santos
Que música mais gostosa que vibe mais maravilhosa syd não erra NUNCA
Samara
I'm in love with Syd's voice ❤️✨
Tebogo Mathebula
I just wish Syd could release more music because I’m so in love with the voice. ❤️❤️😍 🇿🇦 I’m balling my eyes out😭😭😭😭 this song hits hard
Fatima Al Mosawe
Since no one has done it yet, here you are babes
Tell me something babe
Just tell me it was worth it
I know I didn't deserve it
Didn't deserve nothing
I needed loving babe
And you gave me a version
It wasn't always perfect
But now its nothing
As far as I can see
You and me
Could never be
Cause we didn't spend the proper time
Trying to work it out
Hope you're finding what you need
Or what you seek
Cause now I'm free
And maybe in another life
You'd be mine mine mine
But you're missing out
You're missing out
You're missing out
Bet you want me now
Cause you're missing out
You're missing out
You're missing out
Bet you want me now
It was a summer day
You told me you were leaving
And I couldn't believe it
It was over nothing
We went our separate ways
I tried to find a reason
But baby you can keep em
Cause now they mean nothing
As far as I can see
You and me
Could never be
Cause we didn't spend the proper time
Trying to work it out
Hope you're finding what you need
Or what you seek
Cause now I'm free
And maybe in another life
You'd be mine mine mine
But you're missing out
You're missing out
You're missing out
Bet you want me now
Cause you're missing out
You're missing out
You're missing out
Bet you want me now
Bet you want me now