John Waite - Missing You (official Video) -

: The video follows Waite as he sits alone in a sparsely furnished apartment, wanders through rainy streets, and unsuccessfully tries to reach his ex from a public phone booth. Legacy and Covers

The track’s creation was as spontaneous as its chart success. Waite co-wrote it with Mark Leonard and Charles Sandford and finished the lyrics in just . He later revealed that the song was an amalgamation of three major relationships in his life, including his then-failing marriage and a new love interest in New York. John Waite - Missing You (Official Video)

The central hook——is a classic case of a narrator lying to himself. While the verses describe a "heart that's breaking" and a "storm that's raging," the chorus desperately tries to convince the world (and the singer) otherwise. The Iconic Music Video : The video follows Waite as he sits

: Before the shoot, Waite famously shaved his hair into a crew cut and bought a tiny, black European-style suit to give himself a distinct "European" edge. He later revealed that the song was an

: Despite his confident look, Waite admits he was incredibly shy during filming, which inadvertently added to the "tortured" and vulnerable vibe of the performance.

The song’s impact has lasted for decades, featuring in countless soundtracks like Miami Vice , Warm Bodies , and 22 Jump Street . In a full-circle moment, —the artist Waite replaced at the top of the charts in '84—released her own successful cover of the track in 1996. Waite also re-recorded a hit bluegrass-tinged version with Alison Krauss in 2007, proving the song's timeless emotional weight.