Miss You

### Writer(s)

Louis Tomlinson, Richard Boardman, Julian Bunetta, Asia Whiteacre, Andrew Haas, Ian Franzino, Pablo Bowman

## Music video

"**Miss You**" is a single by Louis Tomlinson. It was written by Tomlinson, Pablo Bowman, Asia Whitacre, Richard Boardman, Ian Franzino, Andrew Haas and Julian Bunetta, with production handled by the latter three. The song was released on 1 December 2017 via Syco Music, Epic Records and 78 Productions. The song is included as a bonus track on the Japanese version of Tomlinson's debut album *Walls*.

## Background

On 26 November 2017, Tomlinson announced the song by posting its artwork on Instagram. He said of the song in a statement: "I wrote this song about a time in my life when I was going out partying every night. In hindsight throughout that time I was pretty numb and just going through the motions. Deep down it was always in the back of my mind that what I really missed was the girl that I loved. It was important for me to write something really honest."

## Critical reception

Ross McNeilage of MTV News regarded the song as "an undeniable anthem that sounds 100% Louis" and "a sing-along party tune about the betrayal of partying". He found the song comparable to "all good pop songs", in which "the depth of the storytelling is disguised with an infectious melody". He also wrote that it sounds similar to a few One Direction songs Tomlinson co-wrote, including "Diana" and "Midnight Memories". Patrick Hosken of the same publication described the song, which "echoes pop-punk", as "the first Tomlinson single to make good on the mention of guitar music". Mike Nied of Idolator called it "an anthemic bop similar to his work with 1D", but with "a more mature spin on the band's buoyant sound". He found potential in the song to be "a breakout moment for the budding solo star". Hugh McIntyre of *Forbes* felt the song "slightly edgier than the rockier songs produced during One Direction's time together", making it "surprisingly rocky for a musician who seemed eager to leave guitars in the past and move on to electronic dance and pop".

## Music video

The song's music video was released on 8 December 2017. In the visual, Louis is distracted from pining over a lost love interest by a group of male friends, as they move on to drink beer at a bar. The plot then shifted to a dance party near the end of the video. As of September 2019, the music video has received more than 20 million views on YouTube.

## Live performances

Tomlinson first performed the song live on series 14 finale of the UK reality show, *The X Factor*.

## Lyrics

**[Verse 1]**

Is it my imagination?

Is it something that I’m taking?

All the smiles that I’m faking

“Everything is great

Everything is fucking great”

Going out every weekend

Staring at the stars on the ceiling

Hollywood friends, gotta see them

Such a good time

I believe it this time

**[Pre-Chorus]**

Tuesday night

Glazed over eyes

Just one more pint or five

Does it even matter anyway?

**[Chorus]**

We’re dancing on tables

And I’m off my face

With all of my people

And it couldn’t get better they say

We’re singing 'til last call

And it’s all out of tune

Should be laughing, but there’s something wrong

And it hits me when the lights go on

Shit, maybe I miss you

**[Verse 2]**

Just like that and I’m sober

I’m asking myself, “Is it over?”

Maybe I was lying when I told you

“Everything is great

Everything is fucking great”

And all of these thoughts and the feelings

Cheers to that if you don’t need them

I’ve been checking my phone all evening

Such a good time

I believe it this time

**[Pre-Chorus]**

Tuesday night

Glazed over eyes

Just one more pint or five

Does it even matter anyway?

**[Chorus]**

We’re dancing on tables

And I’m off my face

With all of my people

And it couldn’t get better they say

We’re singing 'til last call

And it’s all out of tune

Should be laughing, but there’s something wrong

And it hits me when the lights go on

Shit, maybe I miss you

**[Bridge]**

Now I’m asking my friends how to say “I’m sorry”

They say “Lad, give it time, there’s no need to worry”

And we can’t even be on the phone now

And I can’t even be with you alone now

Oh, how shit changes

We were in love, now we’re strangers

When I feel it coming up, I just throw it all away

Get another two shots 'cause it doesn’t matter anyway

**[Chorus]**

We’re dancing on tables

And I’m off my face

With all of my people

And it couldn’t get better they say

We’re singing 'til last call

And it’s all out of tune

Should be laughing, but there’s something wrong

And it hits me when the lights go on

We’re dancing on tables

And I’m off my face

With all of my people

And it couldn’t get better they say

We’re singing 'til last call

And it’s all out of tune

Should be laughing, but there’s something wrong

And it hits me when the lights go on

Shit, maybe I’ll miss you

## References

1. ↑ Amazon.co.jp: ウォールズ (通常盤) (特典なし) (in Japanese)
2. ↑ Louis Tomlinson Makes A Major Music Announcement
3. ↑ Louis Tomlinson Announces New Single 'Miss You'
4. ↑ Stream Louis Tomlinson's Bittersweet Track 'Miss You'
5. ↑ Louis Tomlinson Parties Through The Pain On 'Miss You'
6. ↑ Louis Tomlinson's 'Miss You' Sounds Like It's Ready For Warped Tour
7. ↑ Louis Tomlinson's "Miss You" Is His Most Authentic Solo Offering Yet
8. ↑ One Direction Singer Louis Tomlinson Releases Second Proper Solo Single 'Miss You'
9. ↑ Louis Tomlinson Drinks Away The Pain In His "Miss You" Music Video
10. ↑ Louis Tomlinson Unveils Epic 'Miss You' Music Video
11. ↑ Louis Tomlinson Parties the Night Away in 'Miss You' Video
12. ↑ YouTube Stats of Louis Tomlinson - Miss You (Official Music Video)
13. ↑ Louis Tomlinson shows us how it's done at The X Factor Final! - Final - The X Factor 2017