Caedmon's Call - Miss You Lyrics
Lyrics
vs1
he was her first love
she was his first heartbreak
she didn't trust him
that was her second big mistake
she took a lover
she took the medicine
she took another
but all she thought about was him
and the smile that was on his face
as she walked away
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I miss you
I need to
'cause when I'm back in your arms it's twice as sweet
vs2
she threw her hair back
in a prophetic turn
it was expected
it was a swift and lovely blur
and compelled as she was to leave town
she was turning around
ch
Bridge
love is calling my name
love keep calling my name
love
Video
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Meaning & Inspiration
Caedmon's Call's "Miss You," released as part of their 2010 album *Raising Up the Dead*, delves into a profound exploration of lingering attachment and the complexities of human connection, even in the face of perceived finality. The narrative presented is one of a relationship marked by first loves and first heartbreaks, where trust was fractured, leading to a separation. The verses paint a picture of a woman grappling with the aftermath of this parting. Her subsequent choices, including taking another lover and seeking solace in medicine, are ultimately overshadowed by the persistent memory of her first love. The lyrics strikingly capture the image of his smile as she walked away, a poignant detail that underscores the enduring impact of their shared past. The chorus then pivots to a direct expression of longing, a confession of missing him and the undeniable sweetness found in his presence, suggesting a desire for reconciliation and a return to a cherished intimacy. This sentiment resonates with the biblical understanding of love's persistent power and the deep human need for belonging, echoing sentiments found in passages like Song of Solomon 8:6, which speaks of love being strong as death, its jealousy as relentless as the grave. The bridge introduces a spiritual dimension, with the repeated invocation of "love is calling my name." This call can be interpreted as the deep, inherent yearning within the human spirit for genuine, transformative love, perhaps even the divine love that guides and redeems. It speaks to an almost instinctual drawing towards connection and wholeness, mirroring the biblical narrative of God's unfailing love that calls us back to Himself, as seen in Hosea 11:8: "How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, Israel?... my heart recoils within me; my compassion grows warm and tender." The song, through its raw portrayal of regret and longing, points towards a deeper truth about our innate desire for authentic connection and the redemptive power that can arise even from the ashes of past hurts. It encourages us to consider the enduring nature of love and the spiritual whisper that continues to call us towards it, reminding us of the divine love that sustains and seeks us.