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Wikipedia article{{Infobox song | name = Missing Piece | cover = Vance Joy - Missing Piece.png | alt = | type = single | artist = Vance Joy | album = In Our Own Sweet Time | released = 21 May 2021 | recorded = | studio = | genre = Indie folk | length = 3:37 | label = Liberation | writer = | producer = Little | prev_title = You | prev_year = 2021 | next_title = Dont Fade | next_year = 2022 | misc = }} "'Missing Piece'" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy, released on 21 May 2021 through Liberation Music as the lead single from Joy's third studio album, 'In Our Own Sweet Time'. Describing the song as about "being separated from someone you love", Joy promoted the song with various merchandise. "Missing Piece" made its television debut in the seventeenth season of American medical drama 'Grey's Anatomy'. At the 2021 ARIA Music Awards, the song won Best Video for Annelise Hickey's directed video; "Missing Piece" was also nominated for Song of the Year, Best Pop Release and Best Independent Release; Vance Joy was nominated for Best Artist. At the APRA Music Awards of 2022, the song was nominated for Most Performed Australian Work and Most Performed Alternative Work At the AIR Awards of 2022, the song was nominated for Independent Song of the Year. BackgroundUpon release, Joy said: "'Missing Piece' is a song about being separated from someone you love. It can be tough but when what you have is good you know that these separations are just small stuff; you're both holding the line. It's about the stillness you find when you are together." MarketingJoy promoted the single with merchandise including an embroidered blue jumper and a white t-shirt featuring the running woman shown on the cover art. Critical receptionEllise Shafer from 'Variety' said "'Missing Piece' is a tried-and-true love song, centered on the feeling of finally finding as the title suggests your missing puzzle piece. Joe Vitagliano from 'American Songwriter' called the song "a heartfelt indie-folk anthem" saying "From its sentimental lyrics to its anthemic melodies, the single feels like a perfect match for a variety of meaningful life moments." In other mediaOn 20 May 2021, it was announced that "Missing Piece" would debut in the seventeenth season of American medical drama 'Grey's Anatomy'. ChartsWeekly chartsYear-end chartsCertificationsRelease historyReferences | |
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