Missing Words

"Missing Words" is a song and single written by Neol Davies and performed by the English 2 tone ska revival band the Selecter. Released in 1980 it reached No. 23, on the UK [singles chart], staying there for eight weeks.

Background

In contrast to the Selecter's two previous singles, "On [My Radio (song)|On My Radio]" and "Three [Minute Hero]", "Missing Words" is a downbeat song about heartbreak issued as the 2 [Tone Records] ska revival began to fade.