Missing Pieces
Vox Trot Lyrics
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To come and take the sleep out of my night
And I would go to pieces if you said that this was just an act
To come and take the shine out of my life
Oh and I go through it all
Oh it's a thing like habit, I know
Give it up to wonder what it's worth
And I would feel much bigger for the little joy that you get from stealing
I never really wonder what it's worth
Oh and I am dead and gone
Oh you will feel much older, I know
I would feel much better if I thought there was any other reason
To keep away the beauty from the dirt
And I would do much better if I thought I fill any other need
And I miss you, oh
And I miss you, oh
And I would be complete if you could put me down in facts and figures
The hardest things are always black and white
And I would be complete if you could touch me once but it never figures
The easy things are never really right
Oh and I go day by day, oh it's a thing to live for, I know
And I would feel much better if I thought there was any other reason
To keep away the beauty from the dirt
And I would do much better if I thought I fill any other need
And I miss you, oh
And I miss you, oh
Why don't you take a walk outside and see the mess I made
And see the mess I made
And I will be waiting with a knife just like an angry child
Just like an angry child
And why don't you go spread the word just like some disease
Just like some disease
I know your mother told you that you are God
But you are just a Boy
I would be much better if I thought there was any other reason
To keep away the beauty from the dirt
I would do much better if I thought there was any other need
And I miss you, oh
And I miss you, oh
And I would feel much better if I thought there was any other reason
To keep away the beauty from the dirt
And I would do much better if I thought there was any other need
And I miss you, oh
And I miss you, and I miss you
The song "Missing Pieces" by Vox Trot speaks to the pain of being in a relationship where one partner feels like they are not fulfilling the other's needs. The singer declares that they would be devastated if their partner suggested that their love was just an act intended to take away their happiness. They would feel incomplete without this person in their life, and would fight for even a small shred of connection with them. Yet, they also acknowledge that the relationship is causing them pain - they wish they could find another reason to stick around, but they are stuck in a cycle of hurt and longing. The final lines of the song convey a sense of frustration and anger, with the singer lashing out at their partner and feeling powerless to change the dynamics of their relationship.
Overall, "Missing Pieces" is a poignant and raw exploration of the complexity of love and heartbreak, and the ways in which we can feel both fulfilled and incomplete in our relationships. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and emotion, making it a powerful and relatable song for anyone who has experienced similar struggles in their own relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I would go to pieces if you said that this was just an act
To come and take the sleep out of my night
And I would go to pieces if you said that this was just an act
To come and take the shine out of my life
I would be devastated if you revealed that everything we've shared was just an illusion, leaving me without the comfort of sleep at night or the joy in life I once had.
Oh and I go through it all
Oh it's a thing like habit, I know
I've been through tough times before and it's become almost routine at this point, as I try to push through these struggles.
I would be a fighter for a tiny piece of a tiny feeling
Give it up to wonder what it's worth
And I would feel much bigger for the little joy that you get from stealing
I never really wonder what it's worth
I'd be willing to fight for even a small sliver of a feeling or experience, even if it may not seem valuable to others. I find it's the little joys that bring me the biggest sense of purpose, even if others may not understand why.
Oh and I am dead and gone
Oh you will feel much older, I know
I often feel absent or disconnected from the world around me, and I know it can make those close to me feel older or weighted down as a result.
I would feel much better if I thought there was any other reason
To keep away the beauty from the dirt
And I would do much better if I thought I fill any other need
And I miss you, oh
And I miss you, oh
If I could find any other reason or purpose to protect the beauty and goodness in the world, I'd feel like I was contributing something important. And even though I'm struggling, I miss you dearly.
And I would be complete if you could put me down in facts and figures
The hardest things are always black and white
And I would be complete if you could touch me once but it never figures
The easy things are never really right
If only there was a concrete way to define or measure my worth, I'd feel satisfied and content. But even if I receive an easy solution or answer, it never quite feels like it's truly what I'm looking for.
Oh and I go day by day, oh it's a thing to live for, I know
And I would feel much better if I thought there was any other reason
To keep away the beauty from the dirt
And I would do much better if I thought I fill any other need
And I miss you, oh
And I miss you, oh
I live my life one day at a time, holding onto the hope that there is something else out there for me beyond the despair and ugliness in the world. If only I could believe that I'm serving a greater purpose or fulfilling a more significant need, maybe I'd be able to find some peace. But for now, I simply miss you.
Why don't you take a walk outside and see the mess I made
And see the mess I made
And I will be waiting with a knife just like an angry child
Just like an angry child
And why don't you go spread the word just like some disease
Just like some disease
I know your mother told you that you are God
But you are just a Boy
Why don't you come see the chaos and destruction that plagues my life, and you'll understand why I'm so angry and desperate. But even as I lash out, I know that I'm acting like a child and spreading my negativity like a disease. And even though you may feel invincible, you're only human like the rest of us, so please don't forget that.
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