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''Written by [[A. Lee]], [[B. Moody]] and [[D. Hodges]]'' | ''Written by [[A. Lee]], [[B. Moody]] and [[D. Hodges]]'' | ||
'''''Missing''''' is an outtake from [[Evanescence]]'s debut album, ''[[Fallen]]''. It was recorded during the 2001-2002 demo sessions and was included as a b-side on the Australian [[Bring Me to Life Single|"Bring Me to Life" commercial single]]. It was later released on the CD portion of ''[[Anywhere but Home]]'' (the track can also be heard during the ending credits of the live performance). ''Missing'' was also released internationally as a radio single in 2004. | |||
When asked by a fan about the song meaning in an interview with VampireFreaks in early 2012, Amy noted that although the song was open to individual interpretation, the song for her personally was about running away. | When asked by a fan about the song meaning in an interview with VampireFreaks in early 2012, Amy noted that although the song was open to individual interpretation, the song for her personally was about running away. | ||
{{quote|As far as if she got it right, I would say you always get it right. When it comes to music and art it’s always about how each individual interprets it. Some of our songs are self reflective but some of them are also story telling. For me that song was all about running away, but it's poetry so please do take from it what you can.<ref name=vampirefreak />}} | {{quote|As far as if she got it right, I would say you always get it right. When it comes to music and art it’s always about how each individual interprets it. Some of our songs are self reflective but some of them are also story telling. For me that song was all about running away, but it's poetry so please do take from it what you can.<ref name=vampirefreak />}} | ||
According to Exodus Evanescence, this is the explanation behind the layers of vocals in ''Missing'': | |||
According to Exodus Evanescence, this is the explanation behind the layers of vocals in | |||
{{quote|Throughout the verses there is a looped background vocal of Amy whispering "can you stop the fire? please.. please.. please.." and "you can't stop the fire" on the LEFT audio channel plus "can you stand to fight her" and "you won't say the words" on the RIGHT audio channel. But on the later version of the song there is only "please... please..." on the LEFT audio channel and all the other lines on the RIGHT audio channel.}} | {{quote|Throughout the verses there is a looped background vocal of Amy whispering "can you stop the fire? please.. please.. please.." and "you can't stop the fire" on the LEFT audio channel plus "can you stand to fight her" and "you won't say the words" on the RIGHT audio channel. But on the later version of the song there is only "please... please..." on the LEFT audio channel and all the other lines on the RIGHT audio channel.}} | ||
The background vocals also appear in the end of the live version of | The background vocals also appear in the end of the live version of ''[[Exodus]]'' that was [[Live at Vino's 1999|performed]] at [[Vino's Pizza Pub & Brewery|Vino's Bar]] in Little Rock on May 7, 1999. | ||
The band added ''Missing'' to the setlist of the last leg of [[The Open Door Tour]] during October to December 2007.<ref name=pegasuslose /><ref name=dailyutah /> It was later played at Evanescence's [[New York Secret Show 2009|secret New York gig]] on November 4, 2009.<ref name=blabbersecret /><ref name=stonesecret /> | |||
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== Versions == | == Versions == | ||
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:''[[Anywhere but Home]]'' (track #14) – the first and only single off the album | :''[[Anywhere but Home]]'' (track #14) – the first and only single off the album | ||
:"[[Missing Single|Missing]]" promotional single | :"[[Missing Single|Missing]]" promotional single | ||
:''[[Lost Whispers (album)|Lost Whispers]]'' (track #3) | |||
*''Length:'' 4:15 | *''Length:'' 4:15 | ||
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*''Status:'' Unreleased | *''Status:'' Unreleased | ||
*''Length:'' 3:26 | *''Length:'' 3:26 | ||
'''Missing [Final demo 10.03.02]''' | |||
*''Recording date:'' October 3, 2002 | |||
*''Status:'' Released | |||
*''Released on:'' ''Fallen 20th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition'' cassette tape (track #A6) | |||
*''Length:'' 3:13 | |||
'''Live Versions:''' | '''Live Versions:''' | ||
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Isn't someone missing me?<br> | Isn't someone missing me?<br> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
And if I | And if I bleed, I'll bleed<br> | ||
Knowing you don't care<br> | Knowing you don't care<br> | ||
And if I sleep just to dream of you<br> | And if I sleep just to dream of you<br> | ||
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<br> | <br> | ||
Even though I'm the sacrifice<br> | Even though I'm the sacrifice<br> | ||
You | You won't try for me, not now<br> | ||
Though I'd die to know you love me<br> | Though I'd die to know you love me<br> | ||
I'm all alone<br> | I'm all alone<br> | ||
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Even though I'm the sacrifice<br> | Even though I'm the sacrifice<br> | ||
You | You won't try for me, not now<br> | ||
Though I'd die to know you love me<br> | Though I'd die to know you love me<br> | ||
I'm all alone<br> | I'm all alone<br> | ||
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{{Reflist|refs= | {{Reflist|refs= | ||
<ref name=vampirefreak>{{cite web|last=Shlosman|first=Raphael|title=VampireFreaks Presents Evanescence|url=http://vampirefreaks.com/content/comment.php?entry=544&t=VampireFreaks+Presents+Evanescence|work=VampireFreaks|date=May 1, 2012|accessdate=June 20, 2012}}</ref> | <ref name=vampirefreak>{{cite web|last=Shlosman|first=Raphael|title=VampireFreaks Presents Evanescence|url=http://vampirefreaks.com/content/comment.php?entry=544&t=VampireFreaks+Presents+Evanescence|work=VampireFreaks|date=May 1, 2012|accessdate=June 20, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120504001920/https://vampirefreaks.com/content/comment.php?entry=544&t=VampireFreaks+Presents+Evanescence|archivedate=May 4, 2012}}</ref> | ||
<ref name=pegasuslose>{{cite news|last=Smith|first=Kenneth|title=Concert review: Evanescence at Nokia Theater|url=http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2007/oct/31/evanescence-nokia-theater/|accessdate=September 29, 2013|work=Pegasus News|date=October 31, 2007}}</ref> | <ref name=pegasuslose>{{cite news|last=Smith|first=Kenneth|title=Concert review: Evanescence at Nokia Theater|url=http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2007/oct/31/evanescence-nokia-theater/|accessdate=September 29, 2013|work=Pegasus News|date=October 31, 2007}}</ref> | ||
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<ref name=blabbersecret>{{cite news|date=November 5, 2009|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/evanescence-returns-to-live-stage-taps-finger-eleven-guitarist|title=Evanescence Returns To Live Stage, Taps Finger Eleven Guitarist|work=Blabbermouth.net|accessdate=August 3, 2013}}</ref> | <ref name=blabbersecret>{{cite news|date=November 5, 2009|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/evanescence-returns-to-live-stage-taps-finger-eleven-guitarist|title=Evanescence Returns To Live Stage, Taps Finger Eleven Guitarist|work=Blabbermouth.net|accessdate=August 3, 2013}}</ref> | ||
<ref name=stonesecret>{{cite news|last=Harris|first=Chris|date=November 5, 2009|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/evanescence-return-to-the-stage-at-secret-new-york-gig-20091105|title=Evanescence Return to the Stage at 'Secret' New York Gig|newspaper=Rolling Stone|accessdate=August 3, 2013}}</ref> | <ref name=stonesecret>{{cite news|last=Harris|first=Chris|date=November 5, 2009|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/evanescence-return-to-the-stage-at-secret-new-york-gig-20091105|title=Evanescence Return to the Stage at 'Secret' New York Gig|newspaper=Rolling Stone|accessdate=August 3, 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111011004753/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/evanescence-return-to-the-stage-at-secret-new-york-gig-20091105|archivedate=October 11, 2011}}</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Songs]] | |||
[[Category:Fallen outtakes]] | [[Category:Fallen outtakes]] | ||
[[Category:Anywhere but Home songs]] | [[Category:Anywhere but Home songs]] | ||
[[Category:Lost Whispers songs]] | |||
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General information
Written by A. Lee, B. Moody and D. Hodges
Missing is an outtake from Evanescence's debut album, Fallen. It was recorded during the 2001-2002 demo sessions and was included as a b-side on the Australian "Bring Me to Life" commercial single. It was later released on the CD portion of Anywhere but Home (the track can also be heard during the ending credits of the live performance). Missing was also released internationally as a radio single in 2004.
When asked by a fan about the song meaning in an interview with VampireFreaks in early 2012, Amy noted that although the song was open to individual interpretation, the song for her personally was about running away.
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As far as if she got it right, I would say you always get it right. When it comes to music and art it’s always about how each individual interprets it. Some of our songs are self reflective but some of them are also story telling. For me that song was all about running away, but it's poetry so please do take from it what you can.[1] | 
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According to Exodus Evanescence, this is the explanation behind the layers of vocals in Missing:
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Throughout the verses there is a looped background vocal of Amy whispering "can you stop the fire? please.. please.. please.." and "you can't stop the fire" on the LEFT audio channel plus "can you stand to fight her" and "you won't say the words" on the RIGHT audio channel. But on the later version of the song there is only "please... please..." on the LEFT audio channel and all the other lines on the RIGHT audio channel. |
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The background vocals also appear in the end of the live version of Exodus that was performed at Vino's Bar in Little Rock on May 7, 1999.
The band added Missing to the setlist of the last leg of The Open Door Tour during October to December 2007.[2][3] It was later played at Evanescence's secret New York gig on November 4, 2009.[4][5]
Versions
Studio versions:
Missing [Fallen outtake]
- Recording date: August - November 2002
- Status: Released
- Released on:
- Initial pressing of the Australian edition of the "Bring Me to Life" single
- Anywhere but Home (track #14) – the first and only single off the album
- "Missing" promotional single
- Lost Whispers (track #3)
- Length: 4:15
Missing [Demo version]
- Recording date: 2001-2002
- Status: Unreleased
- Length: 3:26
Missing [Final demo 10.03.02]
- Recording date: October 3, 2002
- Status: Released
- Released on: Fallen 20th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition cassette tape (track #A6)
- Length: 3:13
Live Versions:
Missing [2007 Live]
- Performing period: October 23 - December 8, 2007
- Example: Live at Nissan Live Sets, West Los Angeles (November 12)
Missing [2009 Live]
- Performing dates: November 4 and November 8, 2009
- Performed at: New York City Secret Show (November 4) and Maquinaria Festival, São Paulo, Brazil (November 8)
Missing [Wellspring House acoustic]
- Performing date: November 7, 2013
- Performed at: Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport, Massachusetts
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Lyrics
Fallen outtake
Left audio channel: Please, please, please
Right audio channel: Can you stop the fire? Can you stand to fight her? You can't stop the fire. You won't say the words
Please, please forgive me
But I won't be home again
Maybe someday you'll look up
And barely conscious you'll say to no one
Isn't something missing?
You won't cry for my absence, I know
You forgot me long ago
Am I that unimportant?
Am I so insignificant?
Isn't something missing?
Isn't someone missing me?
Even though I'm the sacrifice
You won't try for me, not now
Though I'd die to know you love me
I'm all alone
Isn't someone missing me?
Left audio channel: Please, please, please
Right audio channel: Can you stop the fire? Can you stand to fight her? You can't stop the fire. You won't say the words
Please, please forgive me
But I won't be home again
I know what you do to yourself
I breathe deep and cry out
Isn't something missing?
Isn't someone missing me?
Even though I'm the sacrifice
You won't try for me, not now
Though I'd die to know you love me
I'm all alone
Isn't someone missing me?
And if I bleed, I'll bleed
Knowing you don't care
And if I sleep just to dream of you
I'll wake without you there
Isn't something missing?
Isn't something...
Even though I'm the sacrifice
You won't try for me, not now
Though I'd die to know you love me
I'm all alone
Isn't something missing me?
Isn't someone missing me?
Left audio channel: Please, please, please
Right audio channel: Can you stop the fire? Can you stand to fight her? You can't stop the fire. You won't say the words
Please
Demo version
Left audio channel: Can you stop the fire? You can't stop the fire
Right audio channel: Can you stand to fight her? You won't say the words
Both audio channels: Please, please, please
Please, please forgive me
But I won't be home again
Maybe someday you'll look up
And barely conscious you'll say to no one
Isn't something missing?
You won't cry for my absence, I know
You forgot me long ago
Am I that unimportant?
Am I so insignificant?
Isn't someone missing me?
Even though I'm the sacrifice
You won't try for me, not now
Though I'd die to know you love me
I'm all alone
Isn't someone missing me?
Please, please forgive me
But I won't be home again
I know what you do to yourself
I breathe deep and cry out
Isn't something missing?
Even though I'm the sacrifice
You won't try for me, not now
Though I'd die to know you love me
I'm all alone
Isn't someone missing me?
Commercial release
Main article: Missing Single
The "Missing" single was released to radio in 2004.
The single was released with only one track:
- Missing
Guitar tabs & sheet music
References
- ↑ Shlosman, Raphael (May 1, 2012). "VampireFreaks Presents Evanescence". VampireFreaks. Archived from the original on May 4, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120504001920/https://vampirefreaks.com/content/comment.php?entry=544&t=VampireFreaks+Presents+Evanescence. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
- ↑ Smith, Kenneth (October 31, 2007). "Concert review: Evanescence at Nokia Theater". Pegasus News. http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2007/oct/31/evanescence-nokia-theater/. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
- ↑ Fox, Doug (November 20, 2007). "Evanescence steps through 'Open Door' at UVSC". Daily Herald. http://www.heraldextra.com/lifestyles/evanescence-steps-through-open-door-at-uvsc/article_84ee1660-7e30-5796-956a-c10ecd888170.html. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
- ↑ "Evanescence Returns To Live Stage, Taps Finger Eleven Guitarist". Blabbermouth.net. November 5, 2009. http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/evanescence-returns-to-live-stage-taps-finger-eleven-guitarist. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
- ↑ Harris, Chris (November 5, 2009). "Evanescence Return to the Stage at 'Secret' New York Gig". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 11, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111011004753/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/evanescence-return-to-the-stage-at-secret-new-york-gig-20091105. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
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