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EMPTY POCKETS

[Verse 1] I got these empty pockets, baby, Where your sweet love used to live. Used to wake up to your heartbeat, Now I don’t know what to give. Time just flew — yeah, left me behind, Sittin’ here, cryin’ in the quiet. No goodbye, no last kiss — Just a heart that don’t know how to quit. [Refrain] Mmm, I got empty pockets, Ain’t got gold, ain’t got green, ain’t got a clue. Yeah, I got empty pockets, But baby, I’m still full of you. [Verse 2] Ain’t no pictures on the wall, Just that old clock tickin’ slow. I keep askin’ that mirror, “Hey man, where’d she go?” It don’t talk back — Just fogs up when I breathe, And hums that same sad song You used to sing to me. [Refrain] I got empty pockets, Ain’t got nothin’ I can do. Oh, I got empty pockets, But this heart’s still full of you. [Bridge] I tried to write you letters, But baby, my hands shook too much. I set fire to your memory, But that fire still burns my touch. Lord, I’m empty, I’m tired, I’m through — But somehow, I’m still carryin’ you. [Final Chorus] Yeah, I got empty, empty pockets, No luck, no plans, no breakthrough. I got empty pockets, But this fool’s still full of you. Said I got nothin’ in my hands, But your name’s in every room. Oh, I got empty pockets... But I’m still, I’m still full of you. [Outro – whispered, broken] Baby... yeah, I’m still full of you...

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 7/1/2019 2:54:00 PM
Really liked this. Thanks for sharing.
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Date: 7/11/2018 1:36:00 AM
Believe me your pockets are certainly not empty the flow was fairly good and the rhyming was okay a bit more imagery would have brought more to the table but it still bounced along like a song Tim
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Date: 7/7/2018 10:33:00 AM
i was going to post busted https://youtu.be/N7ZjYbP6X8Y
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Date: 7/3/2018 2:39:00 PM
I really imagine the mood of the persona, Thank you Lyric Man. "…My heart is still full of you"
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Date: 7/3/2018 10:39:00 AM
Enjoyed the symbolism and descriptive language too. Excellent lyrical flow too. Well done. RD
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Date: 7/1/2018 7:08:00 PM
I love this one as well. Very frustrating feeling to have empty pockets while your heart is still full of a certain person. Thank you.
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Date: 6/26/2018 7:53:00 PM
G'day Lyric Man … well done, empty pockets means more than no money, and you explained this nicely - Lindsay
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Date: 6/25/2018 8:39:00 PM
Emptiness is a very painful emotion. You have expressed this so well. The last thought is beautiful "But my heart is still full of you" Memories always remain, no matter what. ~ Maia
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Date: 6/25/2018 6:33:00 PM
It s a really sad and heartfelt write, it s certainly sad to know that when he really need someone in his life, she has left him, a great idea and a great poem, you see that the mistakes isn't of girl, neither it's the boy who is to be blamed, but it's God and it's fate, who has written this story in this way, good luck and have a nice day
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Date: 6/25/2018 4:49:00 PM
I am just wondering if you valued the time it took to empty that pocket? Wink. Great write.
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Date: 6/25/2018 10:06:00 AM
This would make a great country song hit. Elaine
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Date: 6/25/2018 9:57:00 AM
It is sad but you write in a very enjoyable form. It has a natural beat to it in my head when i read it.
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Date: 6/25/2018 9:55:00 AM
Ah the age old delemma. Made too many promises he couldn't keep. Said too many words he didn't mean. Now he's paying a price he can't afford. Sad but true. A fine write my friend. Bravo. God Bless, JB
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Date: 6/25/2018 8:55:00 AM
The empty pockets are a great symbol. Enjoyed the lyrics.
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Date: 6/25/2018 8:30:00 AM
This feels familiar is it a repost? I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I too like the use of repetition.
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Date: 6/25/2018 8:26:00 AM
Heartfelt lyrics.... Love is always free..
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Date: 6/25/2018 8:06:00 AM
i like the way it repeats, like the Poe poem anabel lee , I have to learn to do that mine kind of ramble on , prose https://youtu.be/N7ZjYbP6X8Y
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Date: 6/25/2018 7:42:00 AM
Now that you're not at all a bankrupt on the first place.Regards LM.GL.
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Date: 6/25/2018 7:11:00 AM
This is a songwriter's dream song; I can picture so many artists picking this up and making it a hit. It's a hit with me, by the way and I do not sing.
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Date: 6/25/2018 6:55:00 AM
Melodramatic verses expressing the agony and desperation of a man in love for his darling girlfriend put into amazing verses with grandiose rhymes dear friend, Lyric Man. Exceptional as always!
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Date: 6/25/2018 5:51:00 AM
Melancholy poem..message of emptiness very well sent and received...sad but to the point, Lyric Man.
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Date: 6/25/2018 5:43:00 AM
Your the warlock of poetry when it comes to lyrics of the heart. I have enjoyed your poem this morning have a great day Lyric Man.
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Date: 6/25/2018 5:23:00 AM
Loud cry of separation sounds emotionally, fantastic
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