Missing you
The Mavericks Lyrics


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It hurts to be alone
Every day that you've been gone
I tell myself there'll be someone else
But that won't do

Each night that passes by
I long to hold you tight
I can't let go
Oh don't you know
I'm missing you?

Sometimes I fool myself and make believe
That when you're in his arms
You'll think of me
Though you're not here with me
I still want what used to be
I need you so
Oh don't you know
I'm missing you?

Sometimes I fool myself and make believe
That when you're in his arms
You'll think of me
Though you're not here with me
I still want what used to be
I need you so
Oh don't you know
I'm missing you?

I need you so
Oh don't you know
I'm missing you?




Missing you
Missing you

Overall Meaning

The Mavericks' song "Missing You" talks about the pain of separation and the sense of longing that comes with it. The singer expresses how tough it is to be alone and how every day that passes by feels harder than the last. He tries to convince himself that he'll find someone else, but deep down, he knows that he cannot move on. He misses his lover terribly and wishes he could go back to the way things were. The lyrics convey the agony of being away from the one you love but also the hope that one day they will be reunited.


The singer's honesty and vulnerability are what make this song so emotional. He admits to "fooling" himself and pretending that his former lover will think of him when she's with someone new. But he knows that these thoughts are just a figment of his imagination, and the pain he feels is still very real. His longing for his lover is amplified with each passing night, and he can't help but hope for a chance to make things right.


In conclusion, "Missing You" is a heartfelt song about the pain of separation and the wish for reunion with a lost love. The song's lyrics are poignant and capture the feelings of someone who is struggling to come to terms with a breakup. It's a song that speaks to anyone who has ever felt the sting of a broken heart and the longing for a lost love.


Line by Line Meaning

It hurts to be alone
Being alone is painful


Every day that you've been gone
Every passing day without you is difficult


I tell myself there'll be someone else
I try to convince myself that I will find someone else to replace you


But that won't do
But it's not enough to fill the void you left in my heart


Each night that passes by
Every night that goes by


I long to hold you tight
I yearn to embrace you tightly


I can't let go
I can't move on or forget you


Oh don't you know
I hope you understand


I'm missing you?
That I miss you?


Sometimes I fool myself and make believe
Occasionally, I deceive myself into thinking


That when you're in his arms
That when you are in someone else's arms


You'll think of me
You'll remember me


Though you're not here with me
Even though you are not here with me


I still want what used to be
I still long for what we had before


I need you so
I can't live without you


Missing you
I miss you deeply


Missing you
I still miss you




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: Al Anderson, Raul Malo

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@frankhiroichi4988

It hurts to be alone
Every day that you've been gone
I tell myself there'll be someone else
But that won't do
Each night that passes by
I long to hold you tight
I can't let go
Oh don't you know
I'm missing you?
Sometimes I fool myself and make believe
That when you're in his arms
You'll think of me
Though you're not here with me
I still want what used to be
I need you so
Oh don't you know
I'm missing you?
Sometimes I fool myself and make believe
That when you're in his arms
You'll think of me
Though you're not here with me
I still want what used to be
I need you so
Oh don't you know
I'm missing you?
I need you so
Oh don't you know
I'm missing you?
Missing you
Missing you



All comments from YouTube:

@frankhiroichi4988

It hurts to be alone
Every day that you've been gone
I tell myself there'll be someone else
But that won't do
Each night that passes by
I long to hold you tight
I can't let go
Oh don't you know
I'm missing you?
Sometimes I fool myself and make believe
That when you're in his arms
You'll think of me
Though you're not here with me
I still want what used to be
I need you so
Oh don't you know
I'm missing you?
Sometimes I fool myself and make believe
That when you're in his arms
You'll think of me
Though you're not here with me
I still want what used to be
I need you so
Oh don't you know
I'm missing you?
I need you so
Oh don't you know
I'm missing you?
Missing you
Missing you

@gasstationinnovi

One of my all time favorite albums of all time, and this song is timeless.

@jamesstaley1471

One of the best and timeless albums put out

@groovekingmuzz2699

Simply a beautiful,haunting melody..Still gives me goosebumps all these years later...Great post Muzikgirl67..Thank You...

@thrillionaire6567

So many painful and yet beautiful memories of a time that was painful and a wake up call...
I learned alot...this song got me through it all...
Thank you, Raul..
Great Song, heartfelt and true.

@billyculbert8167

what a gorgeous voice, and a wonderful song

@mikekemp4262

Missing you, a beautiful song , a song word for word from the ❤ 🤍 💙

@johnreilly3540

What a voice...

@melissaritter7348

I remember this song was back in the Summer of 96. I remember I saw the video on CMT back then at Mom and Dad's house upstairs in my room and the lead singer Raul Malo sings and sounds just like Roy Obison. Roy is in Heaven.

@danielreid3476

I remember it well! The music and Malo's vocals were and still are haunting to this day. They deserved far more success than they enjoyed at the time. But as time has marched on they've developed a following that appreciates the beauty of their sound. They are truly unique!

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