Miss You

Aaliyah

About Miss You

"Miss You" is a song by American recording artist Aaliyah. Written by Johnta Austin, Ginuwine and Teddy Bishop in 1998 and initially recorded in the fall of 1999 for her self-titled third studio album (2001), the track remained unreleased. Instead, it was later included on the posthumously released compilation album, I Care 4 U (2002), serving as its leading single during the last quarter of 2002. The ballad received positive reviews from contemporary music critics and achieved a strong charting throughout Europe and other worldwide regions, reaching the top twenty in Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. On the US Billboard charts, the song peaked on top of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and reached number three on the Hot 100, becoming Aaliyah's highest-charting single after her 2000 number-one hit "Try Again" featuring Timbaland. The music video for the song was directed by Darren Grant and featured tributes by Aaliyah's friends and collaborators, including DMX, Missy Elliott, and Static Major. It received a nomination for Best R&B Video at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. Rapper Jay-Z made a tribute to Aaliyah using the "Miss You" instrumental and chorus for its official remix version in Summer 2003. 


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What's up baby girl! (Ho!)
Thought I had to talk to you again, missing you (Hey, ey, ey, ey)
Tim is missing you Missy's missing you
Rashad is missing you your mom is missing you (N-n-n-n-no no no)
Your pop is missing you Dame is missing you
Damn we missing you, woo!

All we listen to is all the different yous
Four page letters in addition to
Have you ever loved somebody used to get the party poppin
We used to party alot, we used to be in the Hampton's partied alot
We was The Breakfast Club you was a part of the ROC
We used to make up special names for the food we ate
Remember cerial pie one of your favorite plates (I miss you)
Well Dame told me tell you he's doin well
Due to the circumstances, it could've been Bellevue
But I ain't got to tell you, you lookin over us
Our little angel, but you know what

Brooklyn's missing you Detroit is missing you
New Orleans missing you Philly's missing you
(It's been too long and I'm lost without you)
Your uncle's missing you, your family's missing you
Your fans is missing you the galleries missing you
Damn we missing you
(It's been too long and I'm lost without you)

Now Star is mad I won't grant him a interview
Now he's dissing me cause he dissed you
Can you believe the nerve of this dude?
Cause of your memory I won't bring in the pistols
But he got issues enough of that lame
I never seen pain like your parents pain
But I know God protecting you
You used to read Seed Of The soul I know God perfecting you
All the estrogen the darker texture you are the more intellectual
You are so professional our little purple star
Too good for earth you are (I miss you)

Houston's missng you L.A.'s missing you
DC's missing you Chicago's missing you
(It's been too long and I'm lost without you)
Kidada's missing you Shock is missing you
Colleen is missing you Natane is missing you
(It's been too long and I'm lost without you)

By the way, Big we missing you Pac we missing you
We feel your presence just not in the physical
All across the world, blocks is miserable
Y'all left a void it's alot of little yous
But they not original and they not identical
They just studied your flows and they watched your interviews
That's when hip hop if it's not ten of you
Then it gotta be more, y'all left your paws
Footprints on the game hood ain't been the same
Feeling ain't been in music hooks ain't been the same
But I'm doing what I can man and try to follow y'all memory lane man
Big you be ashamed to see New York gangbang
Pac you feel the same thing they use your name in vein
But I guess that's the issue
And it proves how much, niggas really miss you

Pun we missing you Big L we missing you
Left Eye we missing you Jay we missing you
Jam Master Jay, Freaky Tah, Scott La Rock, the list goes on
The world is missing you the hood is missing you
(Wondering if your the same and who's been with you)
Nah mean, miss y'all (I miss you)
This goes, to the memory of all our fallen soldiers
Soldiers and soldiettes all across the world (I miss you)
We gon' hold y'all down, y'all live in our memories forever
We never gon' let y'all go

I, can't, breathe, no, more (We not remembering y'all death though!)
Since you went away (We celebrating your life)
I don't really feel like talkin, don't wanna hear you love me (Nah mean!)
Baby (Yes!) do you understand me (Yes!)
I can't do a thing without you (Damn we missing you)
Wondering if your the same and who's been with you, I miss you
Wondering if your the same and who's been with you, I miss you

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Aaliyah

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), who performed under the mononym Aaliyah ( /ɑːˈliːə/), was an American recording artist, dancer, actress and model. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 10, she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. At age 12, Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and her uncle Barry Hankerson's Blackground Records. Hankerson introduced her to R. Kelly, who became her mentor, as well as lead songwriter and producer of her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. The album sold three million copies in the United States and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). After f… more »

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Written by: Johnta M. Austin, Teddy A. Bishop, Elgin Lumpkin

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
The song "Miss You" by Aaliyah was released as a promotional single on October 28, 2002, a year after the singer's death.
Chart Performance
In the United States, the song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100, starting off the year 2003 in the top ten of the chart. This made Aaliyah's 'Miss You' her highest charting posthumous single by then.
Music Video
The music video for "Miss You" features appearances from various artists, including Missy Elliott, Lil' Kim, and DMX, paying tribute to the late Aaliyah.
Background
The song was initially recorded for her self-titled third album but did not make the final cut, and later was included in the compilation album 'I Care 4 U' after her death in 2001.
Songwriting and Production
"Miss You" was written by Johnta Austin, Teddy Bishop, Ginuwine, and produced by Teddy Bishop.
Critic Reviews
Many critics praised the song for its deep lyrics and Aaliyah’s strong emotional delivery. It served as a poignant reminder of the artist's talent and tragic early death.
Commercial Success
Apart from its strong Billboard performance, "Miss You" was also certified Gold by the RIAA, providing further testament to its commercial success.
Influence
The song has since been covered by various artists, further cementing Aaliyah's legacy and the song's emotional resonance.
Grammy Nomination
The song was posthumously nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 46th Grammy Awards in 2004.
Cultural Impact
"Miss You" was seen as a touching tribute to Aaliyah and has been mentioned in various retrospectives and listicles about the singer's impact on music and pop culture.

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