I'd Rather Miss You
Little Texas
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I could forget you I could make new plans Find someone to help me Spend this time on my hands I could pick up the pieces Even fall in love again But until I do I'd rather miss you And live with the memories The nights when you held me Will carry me through And if I have to choose Between living without you And learning to love someone new Then I'd rather miss you From the first time I saw you 'Til the day we said goodbye You were the best thing Ever walked into my life So I'll just keep waiting Hoping you'll come back again But until you do I'd rather miss you And live with the memories The nights when you held me Will carry me through And if I have to choose Between living without you And learning to love someone new Then I'd rather miss you And if I have to choose Between living without you And learning to love someone new Then I'd rather miss you Then I'd rather miss you Then I'd rather miss you
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Written by: HOWELL, O'BRIEN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Year of Release"I'd Rather Miss You" by Little Texas was released in the year 1993 as a track on their second album, "Big Time".
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Song's RankThe song is notable for reaching number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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GenreThis track is classified in the Country music genre.
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Songwriter CreditsThe song was written by Porter Howell and Dwayne O'Brien, who are both members of Little Texas.
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Album's Success"I'd Rather Miss You" comes from Little Texas's second album, "Big Time," which peaked at number one on the country album charts and was certified 3× Multi-Platinum by the RIAA.
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Band's CompositionLittle Texas is a band comprised of 6 members, with Tim Rushlow and Brady Seals as main vocalists.
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Track Length"I'd Rather Miss You" has a duration of 3 minutes and 49 seconds.
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ThemeThe song explores the theme of deep love and longing, expressing the sentiment of preferring to miss someone rather than not having them in life at all.
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Other Chart ActivityBesides reaching number two on the Billboard Country Music Chart, "I'd Rather Miss You" also reached number 83 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well-received by critics and is often regarded as one of the band's standout tracks due to its relatable lyrics and catchy melody.
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Vocal StyleThe song features the trademark harmonizing style of Little Texas, adding depth and texture to the emotional lyrics.
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Musical InstrumentsProminent instruments used in the song include electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, and drums.
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MV SettingThe music video for "I'd Rather Miss You," primarily set in an outdoor location, complements the nostalgic and longing theme of the song.
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Legacy"I'd Rather Miss You" is still regarded as one of Little Texas's most popular songs, defining their early '90s country-rock sound.
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