Never Miss the Water

"Never Miss the Water" is a 1995 recording written by Gerry DeVeaux and Charlie Mole and performed by Chaka Khan, featuring vocals by Meshell Ndegeocello "Never Miss the Water" had been previously unreleased and was included in Chaka Khan's 1997, ". The track went to #36 on the soul singles chart. On the US dance chart, "Never Miss the Water" was Chaka Khan's sixth and, to date, last number one.
Cover versions.
In 2003, a cover version credited to Gerry DeVeaux, Shauna Jensen, Robyn Loau and Michal Nicolas was released in Australia as the official anthem for the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras.