Officially Missing You
Tamia
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All I hear is raindrops Falling on the rooftop Oh baby tell me why'd you have to go Cause this pain I feel It won't go away And today I'm officially missing you I thought that from this heartache I could escape But I fronted long enough to know There ain't no way And today I'm officially missing you Oh can't nobody do it like you Said every little thing you do Hey baby say it stays on my mind And I, I'm officially All I do is lay around Two ears full tears From looking at your face on the wall Just a week ago you were my baby Now I don't even know you at all I don't know you at all Well I wish that you would call me right now So that I could get through to you somehow But I guess it's safe to say baby safe to say That I'm officially missing you Oh can't nobody do it like you Said every little thing you do Hey baby say it stays on my mind And I, I'm officially Well I thought I could just get over you baby But I see that's something I just can't do From the way you would hold me To the sweet things you told me I just can't find a way To let go of you It's official You know that I'm missing you Yeah yes All I hear is raindrops And I'm officially missing you
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Written by: Seven Aurelius
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12 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Officially Missing You" was released as the first single from Canadian R&B singer Tamia's third studio album, "More". Critics generally praised the song for its heartfelt emotion and Tamia's vocal performance.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was commercially successful, reaching number 83 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart.
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Award Nomination"Officially Missing You" earned Tamia a Grammy nomination in 2004 for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
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Song ThemeThe song speaks about missing someone that you've had an intimate and close relationship with.
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Songwriting"Officially Missing You" was written by Antonio Dixon, Patrick "j.Que" Smith, and Ernest Dixon.
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Covers and RemixesThe song has been frequently covered by other artists such as Jayesslee, a YouTube duo from Australia, and has been remixed by various DJs and producers including Mikey Bo and DJ Chucky.
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YouTube PopularityThe song’s covers by international artists on YouTube have garnered millions of views, further showing the song's global appeal.
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SoundThe track is notable for its smooth, slow tempo and the use of a classical guitar in its melody.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Officially Missing You" portrays Tamia singing in different settings intercut with scenes of various people expressing feelings of missing someone.
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InfluencesMany young R&B artists have mentioned "Officially Missing You" as an influence in their music due to its timeless sound and heartfelt lyrics.
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VersatilityDespite being released in 2003, "Officially Missing You" still enjoys considerable airplay on various music platforms, showcasing the song's timeless appeal and Tamia's vocal talent.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a favorite among Tamia's fans and is often performed live at her concerts with a very positive response from the audience.
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