About the song
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes’ soulful ballad “I Miss You” stands as a timeless testament to their ability to evoke deep emotions through music. Released in 1972 on their album “I Miss You,” this song remains a classic in the realm of soul and R&B.
Written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, the prolific songwriting duo behind many Philadelphia soul hits, “I Miss You” explores themes of longing and heartache with poignant lyrics and a heartfelt melody. The song portrays the feelings of missing a loved one and reminiscing about moments shared together, delivered with Harold Melvin’s soulful vocals and The Blue Notes’ harmonious backing.
Upon its release, “I Miss You” resonated deeply with audiences, peaking at number seven on the Billboard R&B chart. Its soul-stirring melody and emotional depth solidified Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes’ reputation as one of the leading soul groups of the 1970s.
Within the song, Harold Melvin’s emotive vocals are complemented by the group’s smooth harmonies, creating a rich musical tapestry that captures the essence of the lyrics. The song’s arrangement, featuring lush orchestration and a memorable piano motif, adds to its emotional impact, making it a standout in the group’s discography.
Beyond its chart success, “I Miss You” has endured as a favorite among soul music enthusiasts, appreciated for its authenticity and ability to resonate across generations. Its inclusion in various compilations and retrospectives underscores its lasting influence and Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes’ contribution to the soul genre.
For listeners who appreciate soul ballads that delve into matters of the heart, “I Miss You” remains a poignant reminder of the group’s musical legacy and their ability to capture universal emotions through their artistry. It continues to be cherished for its sincerity and timeless appeal, reaffirming its status as a classic soul masterpiece.
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Lyrics
Ooh…
(Oh, I)
Ooh…
(Oh, I)
(I miss you, baby)
(Oh…)(Oh, I) oh, I (oh, I)
(Miss you) I miss you, baby (miss you)
(Miss you, miss you) I swear I do
(Miss you) hmm…Every since you went away
I ain’t been doing nothing but
(Thinking, thinking)
(Thinking, thinking)
With my head in my hands
(Thinking)You been away from so long
And I just don’t think I can carry on so I start
(Drinking, drinking)
(Drinking, drinking)
Each and every night
(Drinking)(Ah… ah… ah…)
Trying to drown all my loneliness away
I don’t forget a day
Fall down on my knees wishing for your return
And oh, how I hurt‘Cause I (oh, I) oh, I (oh, I)
(Miss you) I miss you, baby
(Miss you)
(Miss you, miss you)
Oh, lord (miss you)You can look at my eyes and see
That a great big man like me has been
(Crying, crying)
(Crying, crying)
Crying my heart and soul out to you, baby
(Crying)Sitting in my lonely room
Filled with nothing but gloom and I feel like
(Dying, dying)
(Dying, dying)
Hey, y’all help me
(Dying)(Ah… ah… ah…)
‘Cause ever since the day you left
I don’t know what to do with myself
Oh… I wish for your return
And oh, how I hurt‘Cause I (oh, I) oh, I (oh, I)
(Miss you) I miss you, baby
(Miss you)
(Miss you, miss you)
I miss you, baby (miss you), oh… I(Ooh…)
Oh, I
I miss you, baby
(Miss you, miss you)
(Miss you, miss you)
I swear I do (miss you)Oh, I
Oh, I
(Oh, I) oh, I (oh, I)
(Miss you, miss you)
I miss you, baby, without you, baby, they’re ain’t no future
(Miss you, miss you, miss you) yeah, oh… no(Oh, I) oh, I (oh, I)
I miss you, baby
(Miss you, miss you)
I miss you, baby, I miss you, baby
(Miss you, miss you, miss you)
Without you I don’t know what to do with myself, what to do with my timeHmm
Hello
Did I disturb youI didn’t mean to take up too much of your time but
Just thought I’d give you a ring and see how you was doing
How’s, how’s everything
A friend of mine told me he saw you the other day
Said you was still looking good
Heh, made me feel kind of good, you know
Told me, told me that you did ask about me
Heh
I been really meaning to try to get to talk to you
For now but
You know how a man’s pride is
Sometimes it kind of won’t let him do what he wanna do(Oh, I) yeah, baby
(Oh, I), come back to me, darling
(Miss you, miss you)
(Miss you, miss you)
(Miss you, miss you)
I don’t want nobody else, hey, hey, baby (miss you)
(Oh, I, oh, I) hey, baby
(Miss you, miss you)
I miss you, baby
(Miss you, miss you, miss you)
I miss you, baby, I don’t know what to do with my time, with myself
Without you, babyHmm, guess what
I know this will knock you dead but
I even went out and got a gig
Oh, forgot you not hip to the hip talk
Plain j-o-b, baby
Put in eight hours a day, all the overtime I can get
I don’t know, I guess it might be too late but
I swear I miss you(Oh, I, oh, I) yeah, lord knows
(Miss you, miss you)
(Miss you)
Don’t do me like this, baby (miss you, miss you)
Yeah, I’m on my knees, I’m begging you please
(Oh, I, oh, I)
Oh, baby, baby, baby, baby, I miss you, baby
(Miss you, miss you)
(Miss you)
Oh, lord (miss you, miss you)
Hey, girl, hey, girl
Hey, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
(Oh, I, oh, I)
I can’t go on without you, baby
(Miss you, miss you)
(Miss you, miss you, miss you)
What am I gonna do, what can I say
I love you, baby, haHeh, remember how I used to always say how lucky I done been
You know being they got that lottery, I hit it
I’d like to kind of make up for
A lot of things that just seemed not to go right
Don’t want you to think I’m trying to buy back your love or your friendship
But now I feel I got a chance to kind of make things up to you a little bit
Heh, enough about you and me
How’s my little son?
Hmm, he ever ask about me?
Just a little bit
Does he still like to go down by the supermarket?
If I could just
If I could just see you
Can’t really say what you mean or what you want over the phone
I swear I miss you
You done heard it ten times or more but
I swear I done changed
I swear I done changed(Oh, I, oh, I) I miss you, baby
(Miss you, miss you)
(Miss you, miss you) oh, lord)
Miss you, baby, yeah, baby, yeah, baby, yeah, baby
(Oh, I, oh, I)
(Miss you, miss you)
(Miss you, miss you, miss you, baby)