The band released its debut single "Hip to My Heart" in 2009 and their second single; "If I Die Young", was released June 7, 2010. It peaked at #19 on the Hot 100, making it their biggest hit.
Their website can be found at www.thebandperry.com.
Miss You Being Gone
The Band Perry Lyrics
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All that crazy in your eyes
Do you practice in the mirror
On that tempt and crooked smile
Like the serpent in the garden
You came crawling back to me
Twice I ate that poisoned apple
I'll admit that I was wrong
You said I miss you
Oh yes I do
Honey I miss you being gone
I saw that floozy you've been wooing
On your ex-best buddies arm
And I knew you'd soon be slinkin' back
Turning on the charm
Yea well, cupid ain't a bruiser
And I'm tampered throwing darts
Do you think I walk around
With a bulls-eye on my heart
Well, I'll admit that I was wrong
You said I miss you
Oh yes I do
Sugar I miss you being gone
I miss you like
Drama queens and cat fights and braces on prom night
I miss you like
Boy bands and cheap cologne our song as chaperons and probably other things that I've outgrown
Well you know you've got the mojo
But it ain't working me no more
And I swear I won't be checking you out
When you walk out my door
I'll admit that I was wrong
You said I miss you
And boy you got issues
Honey I miss you being gone
Being gone
Being gone, being gone
Thank God you're gone
The Band Perry's Miss You Being Gone talks about a past relationship gone wrong. The first few lines indicate that the singer didn't realize the warning signs of the problematic behaviors of her partner. She notices that her partner has crazy looks in their eyes, a crooked smile and a serpent-like presence, which could mean that the partner is up to no good. The metaphor of a serpent alludes to the biblical story of Adam and Eve where Eve is deceived by a serpent to eat the apple from the forbidden tree, leading to the downfall of man. The singer says that she ate the poisoned apple twice, indicating that she has been deceived twice by her partner, causing her to regret not noticing the red flags earlier.
The second half of the song describes how the partner tries to win back the singer, but she is not falling for it anymore. The singer saw her partner with another woman and knew that he was coming back to her soon to reignite their relationship, and she also confirms that her partner is good at turning on the charm. She, however, says that she will not be falling for it anymore, equating the partner's love as a bruise from Cupid's arrow. She says that she won't have a bullseye on her heart anymore and confirms that she misses the feeling of her partner being gone and is relieved that he left.
Overall, the lyrics of The Band Perry's Miss You Being Gone are about a toxic relationship that ended badly, and the singer celebrates the fact that the partner is gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Wish I would have noticed sooner
I regret not noticing the signs of your craziness earlier in our relationship.
All that crazy in your eyes
I realized too late that you are emotionally unstable and delusional.
Do you practice in the mirror
I suspect that your tempting and deceitful smile is rehearsed and insincere.
On that tempt and crooked smile
You hide your true intentions behind a deceptive and manipulative grin.
Like the serpent in the garden
Your behavior is reminiscent of the biblical story of Adam and Eve, where the serpent symbolizes temptation and evil.
You came crawling back to me
You returned to me begging for forgiveness and another chance.
Twice I ate that poisoned apple
Twice I fell for your false promises and manipulations, and suffered the consequences.
Made me sick of being Eve
Your actions made me feel like a gullible and foolish character from the biblical story of Adam and Eve.
I'll admit that I was wrong
I acknowledge that I made mistakes in our relationship.
You said I miss you
You expressed a desire to be with me again.
Oh yes I do
I also miss you, but for different reasons.
Honey I miss you being gone
I miss the peace and freedom I felt when you were not around.
I saw that floozy you've been wooing
I noticed the other woman you have been pursuing, who is of questionable character.
On your ex-best buddies arm
I saw her with your former friend, which made me question your loyalty.
And I knew you'd soon be slinkin' back
I expected you to come back to me, like you always do when your other pursuits fail.
Turning on the charm
You try to win me over with your charisma and flirting.
Yea well, cupid ain't a bruiser
Love is not a violent force, and I will not let myself be hurt again.
And I'm tampered throwing darts
I am cautious and guarded when it comes to love, and I will not give in to your advances.
Do you think I walk around
You seem to believe that I am an easy target for your manipulations and sweet-talk.
With a bulls-eye on my heart
You think I am vulnerable and weak, and that I will fall for your tricks again.
Sugar I miss you being gone
I miss the independence and self-respect I regained when you were not part of my life.
I miss you like
I miss you, but not in a positive or romantic way.
Drama queens and cat fights and braces on prom night
I miss the awkward and uncomfortable aspects of adolescence that I have outgrown, but that you seem to relish and perpetuate.
Boy bands and cheap cologne
I miss the cheesy and unrefined things that I used to enjoy, but that I have since grown out of.
Our song as chaperons
I miss the songs and dances that were part of insignificant and fleeting moments from the past.
And probably other things that I've outgrown
I miss things that were once important or amusing to me, but that I have since moved on from and no longer find appealing.
Well you know you've got the mojo
You are aware of your charm and attractiveness, and think that they give you an advantage in our relationship.
But it ain't working me no more
I am no longer enthralled or swayed by your charisma, and I refuse to be hurt or fooled again.
And I swear I won't be checking you out
I will not be tempted or seduced by your physical or emotional charms, and I will not give you any more chances to hurt me.
When you walk out my door
I will let you go and move on, feeling relieved and empowered.
You said I miss you
You still express a desire to be with me, despite all that has happened between us.
And boy you got issues
You have deep-seated emotional problems and flaws that prevent you from having a healthy and fulfilling relationship with anyone.
Being gone
Your absence from my life is appreciated and celebrated.
Being gone, being gone
I am happy and grateful that you are out of my life.
Thank God you're gone
I am relieved and overjoyed that you are no longer part of my life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AARON HENNINGSEN, BRIAN HENNINGSEN, CLARA HENNINGSEN, KIMBERLY PERRY, NEIL PERRY, REID PERRY
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