Missing
The xx / BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics


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My heart is beating in a different way
Been gone such a long time and I feel the same
My heart is beating in a different way
Been gone such a long time

Will you miss me? (I, I, I, oh)
When there's nothing to see? (I, I, I, oh)
Tell me, how did this come to be? (I, I, I, oh)
And now there's no hope for you and me

My heart is beating in a different way
Been gone such a long time and I feel the same
My heart is beating in a different way
Been gone such a long time

Do you still believe? (I, I, I, oh)
In you and me? (I, I, I, oh)
Are we all we could be? (I, I, I, oh)
Is it meant to be?

My heart is beating in a different way
Been gone such a long time and I feel the same
My heart is beating in a different way
Been gone such a long time





My heart is beating in a different way
Been gone such a long time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The xx/BBC Philharmonic Orchestra's song "Missing" convey a sense of longing and uncertainty. The repetition of the line "My heart is beating in a different way" reflects the feeling of being disconnected and out of sync. The singer has been away for a long time and returns to find that things are not the same. There is a sense of questioning and doubt, as the singer wonders if they will be missed and if their return will make a difference.


The refrain "I, I, I, oh" adds to the overall feeling of uncertainty and vulnerability. The repeated "I" suggests that the singer is introspective and questioning, searching for answers about their place in the world. The phrase "And now there's no hope for you and me" highlights the sense of finality and acceptance that comes with realizing that things are not going to change.


Overall, the lyrics to "Missing" are full of emotion and convey a sense of searching and longing. The repetition of certain phrases adds to the intensity of the song and makes it feel like a meditation on the meaning of love and connection.


Line by Line Meaning

My heart is beating in a different way
My emotions are not the same as they were before


Been gone such a long time and I feel the same
Despite being away for a while, nothing has changed for me


Will you miss me? (I, I, I, oh)
Are you going to feel my absence once I'm gone?


When there's nothing to see? (I, I, I, oh)
If there's no visible proof, will you still miss me?


Tell me, how did this come to be? (I, I, I, oh)
What caused us to end up in this situation?


And now there's no hope for you and me
Our relationship is beyond repair or salvation


Do you still believe? (I, I, I, oh)
Do you still have faith in us or what we had?


In you and me? (I, I, I, oh)
Do you think there's still a chance for us?


Are we all we could be? (I, I, I, oh)
Is this the maximum potential of our relationship?


Is it meant to be?
Is this what destiny had in store for us?


My heart is beating in a different way
My emotions are not the same as they were before


Been gone such a long time and I feel the same
Despite being away for a while, nothing has changed for me


My heart is beating in a different way
My emotions are not the same as they were before


Been gone such a long time
I have been away for a significant period of time




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES THOMAS SMITH, OLIVER SIM, ROMY ANNA MADLEY CROFT

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