Things I Miss The Most
Steely Dan · Definitive Collection [2006]
Or the lonely nights
I don't miss the funky attitudes
And I don't miss the fights
I lie on the couch 'till suppertime
And hunker down and read the Post
And that's when I remember the things I miss the most:
The talk
The sex
Somebody to trust
The Audi TT
The house on the Vineyard
The house on the gulf coast
These are the things I miss the most
I kinda like frying up
My sad cuisine
Gettin' in bed and curling up with a girlie magazine
But sometimes in the corner of my eye
I see that adorable ghost
And then ba-boom I remember the things I miss the most
The talk
The sex
Somebody to trust
The comfy Eames chair
The good copper pans
The '54 Strat
These are the things I miss the most
I had a little birdy friend
By morning she was gone
Birdy good-bye
Birdy bye-bye
I'm learning how to meditate
So far so good
I'm building the Andrea Doria out of balsa wood
The days really don't last forever
But it's getting pretty damn close
And that's when I remember the things I miss the most:
The talk
The sex
Somebody to trust
The Audi TT
The house on the Vineyard
The house on the gulf coast
These are the things I miss the most
Things I Miss The Most
Released on Steely Dan's 2006 Definitive Collection, 'Things I Miss The Most' stands as a poignant reflection of the band's signature blend of jazz-infused rock and sophisticated songwriting. The track exemplifies the group's mastery of intricate arrangements and polished production, characteristic of their work during the 1970s and beyond. While the specific lyrical themes of nostalgia and longing resonate deeply, the recording itself serves as a testament to the band's enduring influence on the progressive rock genre. This piece, often featured in retrospective compilations, highlights the collaborative chemistry between Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, capturing a moment of quiet introspection that remains central to the band's catalog.