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" and "Three Minute Hero", "Missing Words" is a downbeat song about heartbreak issued as the 2 Tone Records ska revival began to fade.