The central hook——is a classic case of a narrator lying to himself. While the verses describe a "heart that's breaking" and a "storm that's raging," the chorus desperately tries to convince the world (and the singer) otherwise. The Iconic Music Video
: Before the shoot, Waite famously shaved his hair into a crew cut and bought a tiny, black European-style suit to give himself a distinct "European" edge. John Waite - Missing You (Official Video)
: Despite his confident look, Waite admits he was incredibly shy during filming, which inadvertently added to the "tortured" and vulnerable vibe of the performance. The central hook——is a classic case of a
The track’s creation was as spontaneous as its chart success. Waite co-wrote it with Mark Leonard and Charles Sandford and finished the lyrics in just . He later revealed that the song was an amalgamation of three major relationships in his life, including his then-failing marriage and a new love interest in New York. : Despite his confident look, Waite admits he