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Missing You

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Missing You

Release date: 2nd October 1981

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About This Track

"Missing You" is a track by Madness, from the album 7, released 2nd October 1981. Full lyrics are available below.

About the Artist

Madness

Madness

Lyrics

Missing You

[Verse 1]

The sun shines through the open window

The empty sides the shadows shallow

My arm circles nothing at all

My fingers reach to touch the wall

[Chorus]

Missing you when I'm away

Think of things I'd like to say

Almost cry to hear your voice

Lying with me

Got no choice

[Verse 2]

Mundane thoughts during the day

Suddenly to see your face

Interrupted thoughts have gone

Knowing that you're all I want

[Chorus]

Missing you when I'm away

Think of things I'd like to say

Almost cry to hear your voice

Lying with me

Got no choice

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]

The awesome love I feel for you

To see you now what would I do

The desperate feeling you're not there

To be with you pull out my hair

[Chorus]

Missing you when I'm away

Think of things I'd like to say

Almost cry to hear your voice

Lying with me

Got no choice

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