Missing You
John Waite · Ballads From The Breeze [2011]
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 there's a heart that's breaking
Down this long distance line tonight
I ain't missing you at all (missing you)
Since you¹ve been gone
Away
I ain't missing you(missing you)
No matter
What I might say
There's a message
In the wire
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
I ain't missing you at all(missing you)
Since you've been gone
Away
I ain't missing you(missing you)
No matter
What my friends 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
I ain't missing you at all(missing you)
Since you've been gone
Away
I ain't missing you(missing you)
No matter
What my friends say
I ain't missing you
I ain't missing you
I keep lying to myself
And there's a storm that's raging
Through my frozen heart tonight
I ain't missing you at all(missing you)
Since you've been gone
Away
I ain't missing you(missing you)
No matter
What my friends say
Ain't missing you
I ain't missing you
I ain't missing you
I keep lying to myself
Ain't missing you
I ain't missing you
I ain't missing you
I ain't missing you
I ain't missing you
I ain't missing you
Ain't missing you at all
Oh no
No matter what my friends might say
I ain't missing you
Missing You
John Waite's 'Missing You' stands as one of the most enduring power ballads in rock history, capturing the raw emotion of longing with a soaring vocal performance. Originally released in 1984, the track became a defining moment in Waite's solo career, distinguishing him from his former bandmates in The Babys and Bad Company. The song's dramatic arrangement, featuring a slow build to an explosive chorus, showcases Waite's ability to convey deep vulnerability through his distinctive voice. While the track achieved massive commercial success globally, its emotional resonance has allowed it to remain a staple of classic rock radio for decades. This recording exemplifies the polished production and heartfelt songwriting that characterized the mid-1980s rock landscape, securing Waite's place as a significant figure in the genre's evolution.

