Hate How Much I Miss You
Longing Echoes: Yearning for You in Silence
Lyrics
I hate how much I miss you
Expresses strong dislike for the intensity of missing someone.
And the fact that I can't kiss you
Highlights the frustration of being unable to physically express affection.
All of the time
Emphasizes the constant nature of the feelings.
I hate that I can't hold you
Expresses a desire to hold the person but can't.
Or rest my head upon your shoulder
Desires the comfort of resting on the person's shoulder.
All through the night
Highlights the yearning throughout the night.
I hate that you're not with me
Expresses the absence of the person and the pain associated with it.
And the fact that you don't miss me
Addresses the perceived lack of reciprocated feelings.
All of the time
Reiterates the constant nature of the emotions.
I wish that you could see me
Expresses a wish for the person to truly understand the emotions.
Maybe then you would believe me
Indicates that understanding may lead to belief in the feelings.
All through the night
Repeats the yearning throughout the night.
Oohhhh, ooohhhh
Represents an emotional vocalization.
It's such an issue
Suggests the emotional turmoil is a significant problem.
Oohhhh, ooohhhh
Repeats the idea of the emotional issue.
How much I miss you.
Reiterates the depth of missing the person.
I miss you
Affirms the repetition of missing the person.
I miss you
-I miss you
-Thought I saw you in the city,
Recalls an encounter that triggered thoughts of the person.
She was almost just as pretty,
Compares another person's appearance but affirms the uniqueness of the missed person.
But she wasn't you.
States the irreplaceable nature of the missed person.
I wonder if you miss me,
Expresses curiosity about whether the person misses the speaker.
I wonder if you see me,
Wonders if the person sees the speaker, expressing hope for recognition.
I hope you do.
Desires acknowledgment from the missed person.
Oohhhh, ooohhhh
Repeats the idea of emotional struggle as an issue.
It's such an issue
-Oohhhh, ooohhhh
-How much I miss you.
Reaffirms the persistent feeling of missing the person.
I miss you
-I miss you
-You know I do,
Affirms the sincerity of the speaker's feelings.
I really miss you
Reiterates the depth of the speaker's feelings of loss.
How much I miss you
Confirms the significant impact of missing the person.
I bet she's doin fine
Suggests speculation about the well-being of the missed person.
And that I never cross her mind
Implies that the person may not think about the speaker.
She'll do important things
Anticipates the person achieving important milestones.
and maybe wear a diamond ring
Imagines the person possibly getting engaged (diamond ring).
I keep looking in the mirror,
Reflects on self-examination in search of clarity.
To try to see things clearer,
Expresses that the person is the predominant thought in self-reflection.
but you're all I see.
Reiterates the exclusive focus on the missed person.
Oohhhh, ooohhhh
Repeats the idea of emotional turmoil as an issue.
It's such an issue
-Oohhhh, ooohhhh
-How much I miss you.
Reiterates the depth of missing the person.
I miss you,
Affirms the sincerity and intensity of missing the person.
I miss you,
-You know I do, I really miss you,
-I miss you.
Final expression of missing the person.
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