| "Missing You" | ||||
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| Single by Ingrid Michaelson | ||||
| from the album Stranger Songs | ||||
| Released | May 10, 2019 | |||
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| Length | 2:54 | |||
| Label | Cabin 24 | |||
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| Producer(s) | De Jong | |||
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| "Missing You" on YouTube | ||||
"Missing You" is a song by American singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson from her eighth studio album, Stranger Songs (2019). It was released as the album's lead single on May 10, 2019, via Cabin 24 Records. The song was written by Michaelson, Jesse Thomas and Sam de Jong, and was produced by the latter. A synth-pop song with a pulsating beat heavily influenced by 1980s music, "Missing You" is about a love triangle in which its protagonist pines for a love interest despite being in a relationship with a different person.
All tracks on Stranger Songs were inspired by scenes and themes from the television series Stranger Things, with Michaelson basing "Missing You" on the love triangle between its characters Nancy Wheeler, Jonathan Byers and Steve Harrington. Despite the song's specific inspiration, Michaelson wrote its lyrics to be open to universal interpretations beyond the context of the series. "Missing You" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its production, lyrics, and Stranger Things references.
Following a Pac-Man themed lyric video, a music video directed by Daniel Carberry was released on July 10, 2019, featuring Michaelson singing surrounded by several dancers. The singer also released an animated music video drawn by comic book artist Kevin Wada, which stars a gender ambiguous protagonist. Michaelson promoted the song with live performances on Live with Kelly and Ryan and Today, as well as throughout her Dramatic Tour.