"I Still Miss You" Has Deeper Meaning for Keith Anderson
"About this time last year is when Mom got diagnosed with brain cancer," Keith Anderson recently told me. "And within the first six months, by Christmas, Mom was already a different person. She wasn't the same Mom that I knew." At this time his current single, "I Still Miss You" started to take on a much different message from the breakup song he had originally intended. "So I shot the video as a tribute to my mom and through the eyes of someone who has passed away," he said, "More than just a lost love."
Video director Traci Goudie originally came up with this video idea for "Every Time I Hear Your Name," but Anderson held off using it until now. "I knew what I wanted," he said. "She (Goudie) had a treatment, the whole idea with the pictures that come to life and go back into still pictures, and kind of wash away, and become a real life setting," he said. Consequently, the video exemplifies several scenarios of loss depicting young and old alike and even those in the military who long for a loved one who's passed on.
"It's crazy because you've got to believe God puts people in your life for a reason," he said, talking about his band and crew who have also recently lost many of their mothers to battles with cancer. "It's so hard playing ‘I Still Miss You' right now, every night. So, to just take that break when the piano starts and go get a drink of water and look up and see everyone on stage looking at me with that assurance, I know I can do it. I know I can get through this."
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Laura Holmgrain says:
Somehow I knew when I listened to this song that it had more to do with losing a loved one to death & not from a breakup. My husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer in March of this year. It has devastated us. We have 2 girls 15 & 6 who both adore their “daddy”. I try to live each day that God still gives us with as much love & gusto as I can but hearing that song reminded me again of how much I’m going to miss him when he’s gone. Thanks, Keith, for touching my soul with this song at a time that I needed it to be touched.
tina says:
our daughter was 19 she passed away may25… she had lupus
i love this song and its meaning
tina says:
thank you so much keith anderson!!!!!
Heather says:
When I first heard this song I thought it was about a breakout. But as I listened closer, I found that I was able to apply it to the pain I feel after losing my grandfather, who was the closest thing I ever had to a father. I tried so many different things to cope with how I was feeling. This song holds such a special place in my heart and my life. My grandfather will not be there in Decemeber to walk down the aisle like I always dreamed. This song helps me to recognize my feelings and pain and sometimes that’s all we need. My sympathy and heart-felt prayers go to all of you for your losses. God Bless.
Ben Linville says:
Hey man I know what your going throu. I my self have lost 2 grandparents to cancer. I’m shur its not as bad as what your going throu because its you mom and all but at least you know she is in a better place.
Emma says:
Whitney, I heard Keith Anderson play this song at Bagelfest and he was outstanding! Before he started the song he explained to th eaudience what was so special about this song to him. After that, I started actually LISTENING to the song its words and meanings. I look more into this song now because me grandfather is having arterey blockage and minor strokes. Now when i hear this song and I think of him knowing that no matter what he will always be in my life. Thanks to Keith for writing such a great song, and to Whitney for writing such wonderful blogs!
Cris says:
Our family lost our mom to cancer 1 year ago today. This has been the hardest year of our lives, she was the glue that held us together.Your song Keith says everything we think nearly every day. Not only did we lose our mom but we also lost a very loving and caring young 45 yr old sister, daughter wife and sister-inlaw to this horrible disease. And 16 yrs ago I lost my HERO my dad to cancer. So as you can tell your song holds true and dear to many hearts in our family. And we feel for you and yours for your loss.
Kate says:
I think everyone knows someone or has personally been touched by cancer in some way and after listening to this song, I think it really brings a comfort to many. Great song!
JohnNOsa says:
very good
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Ann says:
I lost my own mother, who battled alcoholism for many, many years 3 years ago. In spite of her disease she was a wonderful mother with many gifts and we still miss her every day. There are so many emotions… not just sadness and grief, but anger and regret. My father and I battle it every day and this song speaks to my heart. Thank you for sharing this wonderful song with us!
carolbeth says:
My daughter (mickey 17) lost her 2 best friends (Jamie Burns and Shelby Aulidge) due to a drunk driver on july 4th 2008. Extensive counseling has helped her deal with some of her emotions but not so much as this beautiful song. It is still going to be a long road but I thank you very much for such a heartfelt ballad.
GINA says:
I lost my son tragically 2 years ago.
I love this song, I sing it to my son every time I hear it.
Sometimes I have to pull off the road to sing it to him.
If I just had one more minute—-
Thank you so much
Courtney says:
My Momma passed away right in front of me when I was 8 years old. I will never forget that horrible night. But this is her song, has been since that night, is today, and will be in the future.
christy says:
My best friend, died a year and a half ago in a tragic car accident with a semi. I have tried everything he mentions and more to try to move on and it never works. Everytime I hear this song I burst into tears because it reminds me of how quickley someone we love can be ripped away!
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Juanita says:
I heard this song on the radio. and I had to know who sang it. my daughter helped me find you on the net. My husband died last Jan,2010 of liver cancer. I’ve missed him so much and still do. this has so much meaning for me. thanmks so much. I will get the vidio as soon as I can find it at the store. so sorry about your mom. I also lost my mom when I was 7yr’s old, also a little daughter when I was younger. but believe me, it never gets easy. God bless you and your career in music. It’s great, keep up the good work. Dec. 3rd. 2011, MERRY CHRISTMAS..