Missing you
Thundamentals Lyrics

You are, you are, you are, you are, you are
The singer is addressing someone who embodies characteristics they dislike and wishes to distance themselves from.

Everything I don't wanna be-ee
The person in question represents everything the singer feels is wrong or negative with themselves.

But I, but I, but I, but I
Despite this, the singer acknowledges the influence this person has had on them.

Can see everything of you in me
The artist recognizes that they have inherited traits and qualities from this person, both physical and otherwise.

What the fuck, goodbye goodbye
The artist appears to be frustrated or upset at the situation and says goodbye.

Hey dad, gee it feels funny to say that
The singer is addressing their father, whom they have a complicated relationship with.

You got any money to pay back? mum's broke
The singer's mother is struggling financially and the father may owe her money.

Her boyfriend's a dumb joke, some drunk bloke
The mother's current partner is not respected by the artist and is seen as a negative influence.

Gets way mad; kinda like you
The mother's boyfriend has a temper and the artist sees similarities between him and their father.

Well, that's what I heard my word
The artist is recounting rumors they have heard about their father.

You've got a dynamite fuse
The father is seen as someone who is easily set off or angered.

Now tell me, how'd you like to buy booze
The artist is sarcastically asking their father if he would like to contribute financially to their music career or substance use.

Write tunes and hide from everybody that tries to find you
The singer suggests that their father may be in hiding or trying to avoid someone or something.

Yo Reilly, why'd you sideline me?
The singer is addressing someone named Reilly who has neglected or ignored them.

I tried to phone but you don't answer
The singer has attempted to reach out to Reilly but has been unsuccessful.

That's what I do see I'm kinda like you
The artist recognizes that they share similarities with Reilly in terms of being distant or unresponsive.

True, check the smile if you wanna gander
The artist may be hiding or masking their true emotions or thoughts with a smile.

I've got bad teeth too
The singer is drawing a physical comparison to Reilly by suggesting that they both have bad teeth.

Must be in the gene pool
The singer is suggesting that this trait is inherited from their family or ancestors.

It's got me thinking what you've been through
The artist is curious or concerned about Reilly's past experiences or struggles.

It's been a minute since I've seen you
The artist has not seen Reilly in a while, indicating a distance or disconnect between them.

Maybe we can meet soon
The artist expresses a desire to connect or reconnect with Reilly.

If not I can understand it
The singer acknowledges that Reilly may not want to meet or reconnect and shows acceptance or understanding of this possibility.

Keep cool kicking in your caravan
The artist suggests that Reilly may be living in a caravan or mobile home and encourages them to keep calm and relaxed.

And how'd you go after that accident?
The singer is inquiring about a past accident that Reilly may have been involved in.

Face full of glass, long neck and some pain killers
The singer describes the injuries Reilly sustained in the accident, including glass fragments in their face, a long neck brace, and pain medication.

I'm just asking why you ain't with us
The singer questions why Reilly is not currently with them or present in their lives.

What up Pops?
The artist addresses their father again.

Yo I gotta give props
The artist wants to give their father credit or acknowledgement for something positive.

From day dot you were working more than one job
The singer remembers that their father worked multiple jobs from the beginning of their life.

Just to keep the heat on
The father's work was necessary to keep the family warm and fed.

On that night shift. where has he gone?
The father worked night shifts and the artist questions where he is or why he is not around.

Cos by day you would get your sleep on
The father needed to sleep during the day in order to be rested for his night job.

Aged eight, moved to the UK for opportunities
The artist recalls moving to the UK at a young age with their family in search of better opportunities.

But never seen (???) immigrant
It is unclear what the missing word is, but the singer may be expressing frustration or disappointment at the lack of success their family has had as immigrants.

Wasn't killin shit
The family was not thriving or succeeding in the UK as they had hoped.

Shit he pay to put some scraps on your dinner plate
The father worked hard to provide even basic necessities for his family.

It's a pity, hey?
The singer expresses sadness or disappointment at the situation.

I remember how it happened when
The singer recalls a past event.

You had that crash and your back got bent
The father was in a serious accident that caused injury to his back.

That was some tragic shit
The accident was a significant and unfortunate event.

When you lost your court case
The father was involved in a legal battle that he did not win.

I'll never forget the look I saw up on your face of pure pain
The singer remembers a moment when they saw their father in great physical or emotional pain.

From that day forth you had a changed demeanor
The father's personality or behavior was noticeably different after the accident and court case.

Went from happy go lucky to couldn't give a fuck
The father went from being carefree and easygoing to apathetic and uncaring.

I began to say how hard it was to see ya
The artist found it difficult or painful to witness their father's decline.

With each new day grow a little more meaner
The father became increasingly angry or hostile over time.

To my brother George won't know that you're a great bloke
The artist wishes their brother knew their father as they did before he changed.

(???) that he chose you as his scapegoat
It is unclear what the missing word is, but the singer may be suggesting that their brother unfairly blames their father for something.

No more bear hugs for the bear cubs
The father no longer displays affection or warmth toward his children.

Just medicated drugs but I maintain hope
The father may be taking medication for his physical or emotional pain, but the singer still holds onto hope for improvement or reconciliation.

(missing you, missing missing you
The artist is expressing their feelings of longing or missing someone.

Missing you, miss miss missing you
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the artist's sense of loss or sadness.

Missing you, missing missing you
The singer continues to express their feeling of missing the person they are addressing.

Missing missing you-oooo) x2
This phrase is repeated multiple times to reinforce the emotion of missing someone deeply.