Miss You Much
Janet Jackson · Rhythm Nation 1814
That's the pain I feel
I feel whenever we're apart
Not to say that I'm in love with you
But who's to say that I'm not
I just know that it feels wrong,
When I'm away too long
It makes my body hot
So let me tell ya baby
I'll tell your mama
I'll tell your friends
I'll tell anyone whose heart can comprehend
Send it in a letter baby
Tell you on the phone
I'm not the kinda girl
Who likes to be alone
I miss ya much (boy-oh-I miss you much)
I really miss you much (M-I-S-S you much)
I miss ya much (boy-oh-I miss you much)
Baby I really miss you much (M-I-S-S you much)
I'm rushing home
Just as soon as I can
I'm rushing home to see
Your smiling face
And feel your warm embrace
It makes f-feel so g-g-g good
So I'll tell you baby
I'll tell your mama
I'll tell your friends
I'll tell anyone whose heart can comprehend
Send it in a letter baby
Tell you on the phone
I'm not the kinda girl
Who likes to be alone
I miss ya much (boy-oh-I miss you much)
I really miss you much (M-I-S-S you much)
I miss ya much (boy-oh-I miss you much)
Baby I really miss you much (M-I-S-S you much)
I miss you much
I really really miss you much
I miss you much
I'm not ashamed to tell the world
I miss you
I'll tell your mama
I'll tell your friends
I'll tell anyone whose heart can comprehend
Send it in a letter baby
Tell you on the phone
I'm not the kinda girl
Who likes to be alone
I miss ya much (boy-oh-I miss you much)
I really miss you much (M-I-S-S you much)
I miss ya much (boy-oh-I miss you much)
Baby I really miss you much (M-I-S-S you much)
Miss You Much
Released in 1989 on Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, 'Miss You Much' stands as a defining track of the late 1980s pop era. The song features a distinctive, repetitive hook that became a staple of the era's dance music, blending funk rhythms with a polished, radio-friendly production style. As a lead single from the album, it reinforced Jackson's transition into a more mature, R&B-influenced sound while maintaining her signature vocal power. The recording exemplifies the high-energy, choreography-driven aesthetic that characterized her work during this period, contributing significantly to the album's commercial success and cementing her status as a global icon. Its enduring popularity highlights the song's ability to transcend its specific time period, remaining a recognizable anthem for fans of classic pop and dance music.