Singer Michael Barnes talked about the meaning of this piano and strings backed song: “There are very tender moments in there. The song is just talking about somebody you may have lost—a loved one or somebody who had gone off to war and is missing. It’s that idea of emotional yearning for finding th...
[Verse 1]
Tried to walk together
But the night was growing dark
Thought you were beside me
But I reached and you were gone
Sometimes I hear you calling
From some lost and distant shore
I hear you crying softly
For the way it was before
[Chorus]
Where are you now?
Are you lost?
Will I find you again?
Are you alone?
Are you afraid?
Are you searching for me?
Why did you go?
I had to stay
Now I'm reaching for you
Will you wait, will you wait?
Will I see you again?
[Verse 2]
You took it with you when you left
These scars are just a trace
Now it wanders lost and wounded
This heart that I misplaced
[Chorus]
Where are you now?
Are you lost?
Will I find you again?
Are you alone?
Are you afraid?
Are you searching for me?
Why did you go?
I had to stay
Now I'm reaching for you
Will you wait, will you wait?
Will I see you again?
Hymn for the Missing was written by Rob Graves & Jasen Rauch.
Hymn for the Missing was produced by Rob Graves.
Red released Hymn for the Missing on Tue Feb 01 2011.