When a relationship ends, suddenly, without any warning, there are so many things running through your head: hurt, anger, confusion, loneliness, disappointment, and a million others.
Trying to understand the situation is, at first, impossible. It's too surreal. You are constantly questioning yourself. Have I been living in a different world, fooling myself all these years? What went wrong? Am I to blame? What should I have done different? No matter how often you ask the questions, you can't seem to find the answers.
It takes time for the fog to clear and, slowly, you begin to realize what has happened and why.
Hopefully, you survive, life goes on, you become stronger and learn from the experience
lyrics
What Am I Missing?
You gave up hope
At the time when you thought only of yourself
You tried to cope
But turned down all help
Should know by now
You’re not the only one that’s aching with this pain
So tell me how
This is the same
What am I missing?
Oooh oh oh oh
How can an open mind be so closed?
Oooh oh oh oh
Standing still but wondering where time goes
What am I missing?
The words you say
Sound cold as they spurt out of your mouth
They cut so deep
They’re heading south
You’re crying for love
As you push me away like we’re both at war
Is this who
You really are?
What am I missing?
Oooh oh oh oh
How can an open mind be so closed?
Oooh oh oh oh
Standing still but wondering where time goes
What am I missing?
Maybe one day this will make sense
Thing’s will be clear for you to see
When there’s nothing left to pretend
You’ll realize this war wasn’t meant to be
What am I missing?
What am I missing?
What am I missing?
Music & Lyrics: Reto Burrell
credits
from Devil On My Tongue,
released September 15, 2023
Reto Burrell: Vocals, Acoustic Guitars, Bass
Rob Viso: Drums, Percussion
David Friedli: Electric Guitars
Marvin Trummer: Piano
Mike Watts: Organ
Kevin Volken: Backing Vocals
Dania Chérine: Backing Vocals
Recorded & Produced by Reto Burrell at EPM Studio
Drums recorded by Rob Viso at Big City Nights Productions
Piano recorded at Powerplay Studios
Organ recorded VuDu Studios
Mixed by Mike Watts at VuDu Studios
Mastered by Robin Schmidt at 24-96 Mastering
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