Missing
by Everything But The Girl
What is “Missing” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “Missing” by Everything But The Girl is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
Missing' by Everything But The Girl explores the profound sense of loss and longing that follows the end of a significant relationship, symbolized by the enduring and intense imagery of deserts missing rain.
So… what’s this song really about?
In 'Missing,' Everything But The Girl captures the deep, lingering pain of nostalgia and loss after a relationship has ended. The lyrics convey a poignant journey of returning to familiar places, only to find them empty, mirroring the emptiness inside the narrator's heart. As the protagonist revisits their old surroundings, they are confronted with the reality that the person they miss has moved on, possibly to 'some better place' that is out of reach. The use of the desert and rain as metaphors emphasizes the natural, essential desire for connection and the drought-like emotional state of feeling disconnected and alone. The song taps into the universal experience of seeking closure and grappling with the passage of time, which fails to heal all wounds, contrary to the old adage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What year was 'Missing' by Everything But The Girl released?
'Missing' was released in 1994.
Q: Did 'Missing' by Everything But The Girl achieve any notable chart success?
Yes, 'Missing' became a significant hit, particularly in its remixed form by Todd Terry, reaching top chart positions globally.
Lyrics to “Missing”
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[Chorus]
And I miss you
Like the deserts miss the rain
And I miss you
Like the deserts miss the rain
[Verse 3]
Back on the train
I ask why did I come again
Can I confess
I've been hanging around your old address?
And the years have proved
To offer nothing since you moved
You're long gone
But I can't move on
[Chorus]
And I miss you
Like the deserts miss the rain
And I miss you
Like the deserts miss the rain
[Verse 4]
I step off the train
I'm walking down your street again
And past your door
I guess you don't live there anymore
It's years since you've been there
Now you've disappeared somewhere
Like outer space
You've found some better place
And I miss you
And I miss you
You've found some better place
[Outro]
And I miss you
Like the deserts miss the rain
And I miss you, yeah
Like the deserts miss the rain
And I miss you
Like the deserts miss the rain
And I miss you, yeah
Like the deserts miss the rain
Like the deserts miss the rain
Like the deserts miss the rain