THE MANHATTANS were originally: Winfred "Blue" Lovett, Richard Taylor, Kenny Kelley, George "Smitty" Smith and Sonny Bivins. The quintet reportedly took it's name not from the big city across the water from New Jersey, but from the cocktail known as the Manhattan featuring whiskey, vermouth, and bitters. Still, the name suggested class, something the Manhattans have epitomized throughout their long career.
Between 1970 and 1973 they recorded for Starday/King Records , and by 1973 they were signed to industry behemoth Columbia where their career finally took off.
After 10 years of lower charting singles, the 1976 hit "Kiss and Say Goodbye" was the group's biggest hit to date and led to a performance at Jimmy carter's 1977 inaugural. In 1980 they won a Grammy for Shining Star written and produced by Leo Graham. In the mid 1980's female singer Regina Belle was briefly added to the lineup, singing on the Bobby Womack-produced single, "Where Did We Go Wrong" (a duet with Gerald Alston). She also contributed to The Manhattans 1986 Columbia Records album, "Back To Basics" before signing as a solo artist.
Two versions of The Manhattans have soldiered on to today. One lead by original member Sonny Bivins, and another created after a long hiatus, when founding member Blue Lovett began working with former lead Gerald Alston for a late career touring resurgence. Alston also appeared on Wu-Tang Clan's song "Stick Me For My Riches" in 2007.
In 2013, "Original" member Edward "Sonny" Bivins group features "Sonny" Bivins, Lee Williams, Charles Hardy, Harsey Hemphill and Alvin Pazant. In 2013, The Manhattans CD single "Just For Tonite" was released by Westwood Music Group. Currently, the group is recording material for a 2014 release. The Manhattans is a Registered U.S. Trademark owned by Manhattan Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
I Kinda Miss You
The Manhattans Lyrics
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Nothing is the same
Since you've been gone
This old house
Is not the same anymore
I'm sitting
And writing a letter to you
Knowing that you will
But I miss you
I walk by myself
I talk to myself
I sleep by myself
Ooh baby, I miss you
Dirty dishes in the sink, mmm hmm
Lots of time for me to think
Didn't think,
Didn't think I knew the tear
It's been a week,
But oh, it seems like a year
This house is not the same
Ooh, since you've been gone
I never thought that
You would stay so long
You haven't written
Woah, you never never call
I hope you're ok, but that ain't all
I kinda miss you
I kinda miss you
Heard a noise
Was someone else, yes it was
Walked the dogs all by mself
I go to bed
I go to bed but I can't sleep
I'm so depressed, I can't even eat
We had a fight
Woo yeah, I lost my head
I said some things
I shouldn't have said
If you miss me,
Woo yeah like I miss you
Come on back,
Come on back, let's start anew
I kinda miss you, I kinda miss you
I kinda miss you
I, you know I miss you
I kinda miss you
Mmm hmmmm
I, I kinda miss you
I, you know I miss you
I kinda miss you
You know I miss you
Ooh baby, ooh I miss you
I seal this letter,
I seal this letter with a tear
Baby, I miss you
The kiss and the goodbye
I wish I could
I wish I could do it all over again
Oh baby, I miss you
Oh I kinda miss you
I kinda miss you
I kinda miss you
I was wrong
People are talkin'
Give me one more chance
Got to want to
The Manhattans’ song “I Kinda Miss You” is a sentimental ballad about missing someone who has left a deep impact on the singer’s life. The song opens with the singer reflecting on how nothing in their life is the same anymore after the person left. The old house they used to share has lost its charm and everything feels different. The singer then goes on to describe their daily routine, which is now solitary, as they walk, talk, and sleep alone. They write a letter, knowing that it probably won’t ever be received, expressing their feelings of loneliness and how much they miss the person. The lyrics convey a sense of sadness, desperation, and a longing for the person to return.
The singer goes on to describe the pain of their separation and how they have been coping with it. They’ve been left to deal with dirty dishes and plenty of time to think about their situation. They’ve also been haunted by the realization that the separation has lasted longer than they ever imagined it would. Even their dogs and household chores are no longer the same since the person left. The singer laments that the person hasn’t tried to contact them in any way and expresses concern for their well-being. They admit to saying things they shouldn’t have during their argument and wish they could take them back. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer expressing their love for the person and asking them to come back.
Overall, “I Kinda Miss You” is a touching song that speaks to the experience of missing someone deeply. The lyrics are a poignant reminder of the emotional toll that separation can take on an individual, leaving them feeling empty, lonely, and desperate for reconnection.
Line by Line Meaning
Another sad day in my life
Every day since you've been gone has been sad for me
Nothing is the same
Everything has changed since you left
Since you've been gone
Things have been different ever since you left me
This old house
The home I shared with you is not the same anymore
Is not the same anymore
It's different now without you here
I'm sitting
I'm alone and thinking about you
And writing a letter to you
I'm expressing my feelings in this letter knowing you might never see it
Knowing that you will
I'm aware that you won't receive this message
Probably never receive it
It's unlikely that you'll ever get this letter
But I miss you
I really miss you
I walk by myself
I'm alone and feeling lonely
I talk to myself
I can't share my thoughts with anyone else
I sleep by myself
I'm all alone at night without you
Dirty dishes in the sink, mmm hmm
My life is mundane and lonely
Lots of time for me to think
I have a lot of time to think about our relationship
Didn't think,
I didn't realize before
Didn't think I knew the tear
I wasn't prepared for the pain
It's been a week,
It's only been a short time
But oh, it seems like a year
It feels like it's been so much longer
I never thought that
I never imagined
You would stay so long
I didn't realize you were going to be gone for so long
You haven't written
I haven't heard from you
Woah, you never never call
You never call me
I hope you're ok, but that ain't all
I worry about you and miss you too
Heard a noise
I thought someone else was here
Was someone else, yes it was
Someone else really was here
Walked the dogs all by myself
I did everything alone
I go to bed
I go to sleep
I go to bed but I can't sleep
I'm unable to sleep without you here
I'm so depressed, I can't even eat
I'm really sad and unable to eat
We had a fight
We got in a disagreement
Woo yeah, I lost my head
I got too emotional and lost control
I said some things
I spoke out of anger
I shouldn't have said
I regret saying those things
If you miss me,
If you're missing me
Woo yeah like I miss you
As much as I'm missing you now
Come on back,
Return to me
Come on back, let's start anew
Let's start over and make things right
I seal this letter,
I close this letter
I seal this letter with a tear
I cry as I close this letter
The kiss and the goodbye
Our final goodbye
I wish I could
I really wish I could
I wish I could do it all over again
I regret how things ended between us and wish we could start over
Oh baby, I miss you
I really miss you
Oh I kinda miss you
I'm missing you quite a bit
I was wrong
I made a mistake
People are talkin'
I'm hearing rumors and gossip about us
Give me one more chance
Please give me another opportunity
Got to want to
You have to be willing to try again
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF
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Gard Texas
Another sad day in my life
Nothing is the same since you've been gone
This old house is not the same anymore
I'm sitting and writing a letter to you
Knowing that you will probably never receive it
But I miss you, I walk by myself
I talk to myself, I sleep by myself
Ooh baby, I miss you
Dirty dishes in the sink, mmm, hmm
Lots of time for me to think
Didn't think, didn't think I knew the tear
It's been a week but oh, it seems like a year
This house is not the same, ooh, since you've been gone
I never thought that you would stay so long
You haven't written, woah, you never never call
I hope you're okay but that ain't all
I kinda miss you
I kinda miss you
Heard a noise, was someone else, yes, it was
Walked the dogs all by myself
I go to bed, I go to bed but I can't sleep
I'm so depressed, I can't even eat
We had a fight, woo yeah, I lost my head
I said some things I shouldn't have said
If you miss me, woo yeah, like I miss you
Come on back, come on back, let's start anew
I kinda miss you, I kinda miss you
I kinda miss you, I, you know, I miss you
I kinda miss you, mmm, hmm
I, I kinda miss you, I, you know, I miss you
I kinda miss you, you know, I miss you
Ooh baby, ooh, I miss you, I seal this letter,
I seal this letter with a tear, baby, I miss you
The kiss and the goodbye, I wish I could
I wish I could do it all over again, oh baby, I miss you
Oh, I kinda miss you
I kinda miss you, I kinda miss you
I was wrong, people are talking
Give me one more chance, got to want to
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perpetual61
Another sad day in my life
Nothing is the same
Since you've been gone
This old house
Is not the same anymore
I'm sitting
And writing a letter to you
Knowing that you will
Probably never receive it
But I miss you
I walk by myself
I talk to myself
I sleep by myself
Ooh baby, I miss you
Dirty dishes in the sink, mmm hmm
Lots of time for me to think
Didn't think,
Didn't think I knew the tear
It's been a week,
But oh, it seems like a year
This house is not the same
Ooh, since you've been gone
I never thought that
You would stay so long
You haven't written
Woah, you never never call
I hope you're ok, but that ain't all
I kinda miss you
I kinda miss you
Heard a noise
Was someone else, yes it was
Walked the dogs all by mself
I go to bed
I go to bed but I can't sleep
I'm so depressed, I can't even eat
We had a fight
Woo yeah, I lost my head
I said some things
I shouldn't have said
If you miss me,
Woo yeah like I miss you
Come on back,
Come on back, let's start anew
I kinda miss you, I kinda miss you
I kinda miss you
I, you know I miss you
I kinda miss you
Mmm hmmmm
I, I kinda miss you
I, you know I miss you
I kinda miss you
You know I miss you
Ooh baby, ooh I miss you
I seal this letter,
I seal this letter with a tear
Baby, I miss you
The kiss and the goodbye
I wish I could
I wish I could do it all over again
Oh baby, I miss you
Oh I kinda miss you
I kinda miss you
I kinda miss you
I was wrong
People are talkin'
Give me one more chance
Got to want to
jj masters
This a great song! The singers can sing there is a clear message with feeling, why do we not have this in our music today?
Angie Creolehunney Lateise
My parents brought me up listening to this kind of music and I appreciate it so much. Todays music is something different so I definitely appreciate the 70s 80s sound
kathleen feaster
Memories memories Manhattan's
Robert Goines
Ang you're being super nice about today's music. It's something different alright. It's absolute garbage. Maybe not all but like 90,95 % complete waste of airplay
Betty Manigo
This group transcends time, love their music.
Robert Keys
Me too Betty they're one of my favorite music group. Hope you're doing good and staying safe?
Leonardo Mondragón
Me too, baby 😉
☹😥☹😥☹😥
Miles Grant
The power of music is unbelievable
Mona Fondren
Its 2019 and this song is timeless. This is real music with emotions.
Jos Borremans
that's right