WITH HIS NEWEST MUSICAL OFFERING, ALEX RUNIONS SHARES THE JOY, PURPOSE, AND GRATITUDE THAT COME FROM FINDING ONE’S “MISSING PIECE”
Written by Alex Runions and Chris Burke-Gaffney (MacKenzie Porter, Chantal Kreviazuk), “Missing Piece” is the first release of 2025 from the Saskatoon-based artist and the third single to arrive from his third album, Above the Clouds and On the Ground, which is due on March 7th.
Inspired by the relationship between Runions and his wife – fellow artist Erin Hill – “Missing Piece” was produced by Burke-Gaffney as a breezy blend of Americana, country, folk-rock, and folk-pop vibes that captures the song’s heartfelt essence.
Runions says,
“This song is about the profound impact that finding ‘your person’ can have on your own well-being and sense of self. Chris and I are both fortunate to have incredible partners in our personal lives. In writing ‘Missing Piece’, we wanted to show how connecting with someone can inspire joy, a renewed sense of purpose, and make you a better person in ways that you don’t truly realize until it’s happened to you. In the studio, we followed these themes into making a song that is uplifting, romantic, and easy to listen to.”
After reaching key milestones in the commercial country music arena – including a pair of albums, several charting Canadian radio singles, multiple SCMA Awards, and performances at The Grey Cup and the CCMA Awards Week Songwriters’ Series – “Missing Piece” is the latest showcase for Runions as an eclectic singer-songwriter who draws from select sonic influences.
As he embraces marriage and fatherhood for the first time, Alex Runions is offering “Missing Piece” as a loving testament to his own gratitude, an inspiration for others who have or are seeking similar relationships, and an intimate reflection of the more personal storytelling that is present on his upcoming album.
Review
“Missing Piece” is one of those love songs that just gets it. It perfectly captures that feeling of finally finding the person who makes everything click—someone you didn’t even realize you were missing. The lyrics paint a warm, nostalgic picture, with moonlight shining through the trees and leaves crunching underfoot, adding little details that make the love story feel real and personal.
The chorus drives the message home with simple but powerful metaphors—life without love is like a “King without a Queen” or a “sun without a moon.” It’s a familiar idea, but the way it’s delivered makes it feel fresh and heartfelt.
At its core, “Missing Piece” is a sweet, feel-good anthem for anyone who’s ever felt incomplete until they found their person. It’s the kind of song that makes you smile and maybe even send a text to the one who makes you whole.