I'll Be Missing You (feat. Faith Evans & 112)

(Yeah)
(This right here goes out to everyone)
(That has lost someone or that)
(Truly loved)
(Check it out)

It seems like yesterday we used to rock the show
I laced the track, you locked the flow
So far from hangin' on the block for dough
Notorious, they got to know that
Life ain't always what it seem to be
Words can't express what you mean to me
Even though you're gone, we still a team
Through your family, I'll fulfill your dream (that's right)
In the future, can't wait to see
If you open up the gates for me
Reminisce some time
The night they took my friend
Try to black it out, but it plays again
When it's real, feelings hard to conceal
Can't imagine all the pain I feel
Give anything to hear half your breath (half your breath)
I know you still livin' your life after death

Every step I take
Every move I make
Every single day, every time I pray
I'll be missin' you

Thinkin' of the day
When you went away
What a life to take, what a bond to break
I'll be missin' you

It's kinda hard with you not around
Know you in heaven smilin' down
Watchin' us while we pray for you
Every day we pray for you
Till the day we meet again
In my heart is where I'll keep you, friend
Memories give me the strength I need to proceed
Strength I need to believe
My thoughts, B.I.G., I just can't define
Wish I could turn back the hands of time
Us in the six, shop for new clothes and kicks
You and me takin' flicks
Makin' hits, stages they receive you on
Still can't believe you're gone
Give anything to hear half your breath
I know you still livin' your life after death

Every step I take
Every move I make (I miss you)
Every single day, every time I pray
I'll be missin' you (yeah, yeah, yeah)

Thinkin' of the day
When you went away (mmm, mmm)
What a life to take, what a bond to break
I'll be missin' you (somebody tell me why)

One glad morning
When this life is over
I know I'll see your face

Every night I pray, every step I take
Every move I make, every single day
Every night I pray, every step I take (every day that passes is a day that I get closer)
Every move I make, every single day (to seeing you again)
Every night I pray, every step I take (we miss you, B.I.G.)
Every move I make, every single day (and we won't stop 'cause we can't stop)
Every night I pray, every step I take (that's right)
Every move I make, every single day (we miss you, B.I.G.)

Every step I take (oh, Lord)
Every move I make (I miss you)
Every single day, every time I pray
I'll be missin' you (yeah, yeah, yeah)

Thinkin' of the day
When you went away (mmm, mmm)
What a life to take, what a bond to break
I'll be missin' you

Every step I take

Saudade Eterna: A Homenagem de Diddy a Notorious B.I.G. em Ill Be Missing You'

A música 'I'll Be Missing You', interpretada por Diddy (anteriormente conhecido como Puff Daddy, entre outros nomes), com participação de Faith Evans e 112, é uma homenagem pungente ao rapper Notorious B.I.G., também conhecido como Biggie Smalls, que foi assassinado em 1997. A canção é um testemunho do impacto que a perda de um amigo próximo e colaborador pode ter, e reflete o luto e a saudade que acompanham tal tragédia. A letra fala diretamente sobre a dor da perda e a dificuldade de seguir em frente sem a presença física do ente querido.

A música utiliza a melodia do hit 'Every Breath You Take' da banda The Police, mas com uma nova letra que expressa a dor e a memória de B.I.G. As palavras de Diddy são um tributo à amizade e ao legado deixado por Biggie, mencionando momentos compartilhados e o desejo de que ele ainda estivesse vivo. A repetição do refrão 'Every step I take, every move I make, I'll be missin' you' ressoa como um mantra de saudade e amor que persiste apesar da separação pela morte.

A colaboração de Faith Evans, que era esposa de Notorious B.I.G., adiciona uma camada emocional ainda mais profunda à música, pois ela canta sobre a esperança de reencontro após a vida. A canção alcançou grande sucesso comercial e se tornou um símbolo de luto na cultura pop, oferecendo conforto a muitos que enfrentaram perdas semelhantes. 'I'll Be Missing You' não é apenas uma faixa sobre a dor da perda, mas também sobre a celebração da vida e do impacto duradouro que uma pessoa pode deixar após sua partida.