Missing
Missing

Beck - Missing Lyrics

Rock
Feb 21, 2012
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Missing Lyrics

I prayed heaven today
Would bring its hammer down on me
And pound you out of my head
I can't think with you in it

I dragged all that I owned down a dirt road
To find you my shoes worn out and used
They can't take me much farther

Something always takes the place

Of missing pieces

you can take and put together even though
You know there's something missing

The sun burned a hole in my roof
I can't seem to fix it
I hope the rain doesn't come
And wash me down the gutter

She rides in a car like a queen on a card
And the guns of her mind aim a line
Straight at mine to a heart that was broke

tried to feel but got choked in the smoke of
A desert
A beach with no leisure a night that's so blue
Feed the aching in you and the background

Birds take a flight from the earth
Where the bonfire burns and the night
Current turns on a lifeboat floating
Down a river of sleep

I can't see her hollow eyes

I'm walking along with my boots full of rocks
I can't believe these tears were mine
I'll give them to you to put away in a box

Something always takes the place of
Missing pieces you can take and put
Together even though
You know there's something missing

Something always missing always
Someone missing something

Writer(s): BECK HANSEN, CARLOS LYRA, JOHN KING, MARCOS VINICIUS DE MORAES, MIKE SIMPSON
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for "Missing" by Beck?

    The lyrics for "Missing" were written by Beck Hansen, Carlos Lyra, John King, Marcos Vinicius de Moraes, and Mike Simpson.

  2. Which album features the song "Missing"?

    "Missing" is featured on Beck's ninth studio album, Guero, which was released on March 29, 2005.

  3. What does the song "Missing" talk about?

    The song deals with themes of longing and incompleteness, reflecting Beck's experiences and emotions. It's a poignant look at how certain pieces of life can never be fully replaced, even when new things take their place.

  4. Who produced the album that includes "Missing"?

    The album Guero, which includes the song "Missing," was produced by John King and Mike Simpson of the Dust Brothers, along with Tony Hoffer.

  5. Did "Missing" feature any notable collaborations or guest artists?

    While "Missing" itself does not feature outside collaborations, the album Guero includes contributions from artists like Jack White, Money Mark, Petra Haden, and even spoken parts by Christina Ricci on another track.

  6. What critical reception did the song "Missing" and its album receive?

    Guero received generally positive reviews, drawing comparisons to Beck's 1996 album Odelay. The song "Missing" was highlighted for its reflections on life's incompleteness, adding emotional depth to the album.

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