Missing You

John Waite · Ballads From The Breeze [2011]

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 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.