Wish I Didn't Miss You
Angie Stone
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Oh yeah Same old story is back again She's not a lover, she's just a friend I'm sick and tired for you to blame on me Now you think it's funny Now you want to spend your money on girls But you forgot when you were down That I was around Call my lover, hang up, call again What in the world is happening Listen in, but don't yell at me Isn't it ironic all you want to do is smoke chronic Boy, you forgot when you were down Who was around I can't eat, I can't sleep anymore Waiting for love to walk through the door I wish I didn't miss you anymore Memories don't live like people do I'm sick for ever believing you Wish you'd bring back the man I knew Was good to me, oh Lord Every time you say you're coming Boy, you disappoint me, honey How well you forgot when you were down And I was around I can't eat, I can't sleep anymore Waiting for love to walk through the door I wish I didn't miss you anymore I can't eat, I can't sleep anymore Waiting for love to walk through the door I wish I didn't miss you anymore One of these days, it's gonna happen to you Missing a love like I'm missing you, babe yeah yeah One of these days, when your dreams come true That's the one that's gonna do it to you Oh oh oh, yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah yeah I can't eat, I can't sleep anymore Waiting for love to walk through the door I wish I didn't miss you anymore I can't eat, I can't sleep anymore Waiting for love to walk through the door I wish I didn't miss you anymore I can't eat, I can't sleep anymore Waiting for love to walk through the door I wish I didn't miss you anymore
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Written by: Andrea Martin, Gene Mcfadden, John Whitehead, Leon Huff, Ivan Matias
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Track Information"Wish I Didn't Miss You", released in 2002, is one of the most recognized songs by Angie Stone, an American singer-songwriter.
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Album DetailsThis song is part of the album "Mahogany Soul", which was Angie Stone's second studio album. The album was released by J Records.
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Chart Performance"Wish I Didn't Miss You" reached number nine in the UK Singles Chart. In the US, it peaked at number one on the Billboard's Adult RnB Songs chart.
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Song InspirationThe song takes inspiration from the 1972 track 'Back Stabbers' by The O’Jays. Stone sampled this classic soul track in her hit.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song refer to a failed relationship and the pain associated with longing for someone who has moved on.
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Ongoing PopularityDespite being released almost two decades ago, the song remains popular and has been covered by various artists.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for the song was directed by David Meyers, who is known for working with several other prominent artists like Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande and Jay-Z.
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Fun FactIn 2018, the song experienced a renewed wave of popularity when it was featured in the TV show "Pose".
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CollaborationIn 2020, the song was remixed by the DJ Oliver Heldens, demonstrating the track's enduring relevance and appeal.
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Critical ReceptionCritics appreciate the song for its soulful, RnB vibes and it's often hailed as one of Angie Stone's best works.
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Emotional ImpactMany listeners connect deeply with the song's theme of longing and regret, often citing it as a classic 'break-up' song.
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RecognitionRolling Stone listed it among the Greatest Songs of the Century So Far.
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