About the song
“Missing You” was composed by John Waite himself, along with Mark Leonard and Chas Sandford, showcasing Waite’s talent not only as a vocalist but also as a skilled songwriter. The song’s emotive lyrics and Waite’s soulful delivery struck a chord with audiences, making it an instant hit upon its release.
Upon hitting the airwaves, “Missing You” swiftly climbed the charts, reaching the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Its success was mirrored in other countries, solidifying John Waite’s status as a prominent figure in the 1980s music scene.
The album “No Brakes,” which featured “Missing You” as its lead single, received widespread acclaim and commercial success. It showcased Waite’s versatility as an artist capable of crafting songs that resonate deeply with listeners. The song’s enduring popularity has cemented its place as a classic love ballad, cherished for its evocative melody and universal themes of longing and heartache.
As you listen to “Missing You,” allow yourself to be swept away by John Waite’s heartfelt vocals and the emotional depth of his lyrics. It remains a poignant reminder of love’s enduring power and the profound impact of a well-crafted song.
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Lyrics
Every time I think of you
I always catch my breath
And I’m still standing here
And you’re miles away
And I’m wondering why you left
And there’s a storm that’s raging
Through my frozen heart tonight
I hear your name in certain circles
And it always makes me smile
I spend my time
Thinking about you
And it’s almost driving me wild
And that’s my heart that’s breaking
Down this long distance line tonight
I ain’t missing you at all
Since you’ve been gone away
I ain’t missing you
No matter
What my friends say
There’s a message in the wild
And I’m sending you this signal tonight
You don’t know how desperate I’ve become
And it looks like I’m losing this fight
In your world I have no meaning
Though I’m trying hard to understand
And it’s my heart that’s breaking
Down this long distance line tonight
But I ain’t missing you at all
Since you’ve been gone away
I ain’t missing you
No matter what I might say
And there’s a message that I’m sending out
Like a telegraph to your soul
And if I can’t bridge this distance
Stop this heartbreak overload
‘Cause I ain’t missing you at all
Since you’ve been gone away
I ain’t missing you
No matter what I might say
I ain’t missing you (I ain’t missing you)
No way
Since you’ve been gone away (I can lie to myself these days)
I ain’t missing you
And there’s a storm that’s raging
Through my frozen heart tonight
And I ain’t missing you at all
Since you’ve been gone away
I ain’t missing you
No matter what my friends say
I ain’t missing you
I ain’t missing you (I can lie to myself these days)
I ain’t missing you at all, I ain’t missing you (No way, baby)
No matter what my friends say (I’m doing fine here)
And I ain’t missing you at all
I ain’t missing you
I keep lying to myself every time I think of you
I’m okay
I’m doing fine here from day to day
I ain’t missing you
I can lie to myself