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EVERYTHING BUT YOU

[Verse 1] I’ve arrived — big lights and a blacked-out car, Backstage passes and a six-string star. Crowds go wild when I hit that chord, I’m livin’ the dream I used to pray for. I got gold records, a house with a view… I’ve got everything — Everything but you. [Verse 2] They scream my name, wear my T-shirts proud, Sing every word, get lost in the sound. Yeah, I’ve got charm, and I’ve got game, But none of these girls feel quite the same. They don’t know the way you used to do — I’ve got everything... Everything but you. [Chorus] Oh, I’d trade it all — the stage, the fame, The sold-out nights and my rising name. Every single song that ever came true, Ain’t worth half a minute back with you. Yeah, I made it — that much is true... But what’s everything Without you? [Verse 3] I see your face in the front row lights, In every shadow, you're haunting my nights. The way you laughed, how you held me near, It echoes inside, but you’re never here. All the glitz and glam can’t fill the void, Just a fading memory I can’t enjoy. [Chorus] Oh, I’d trade it all — the stage, the fame, The sold-out nights and my rising name. Every single song that ever came true, Ain’t worth half a minute back with you. Yeah, I made it — that much is true... But what’s everything Without you? [Bridge] There are nights when the stars, they shine so bright, But they dim when I’m here, alone in the light. Riches surround me, but they don't feel right, 'Cause all of this love is lost in the night. [Chorus] Oh, I’d trade it all — the stage, the fame, The sold-out nights and my rising name. Every single song that ever came true, Ain’t worth half a minute back with you. Yeah, I made it — that much is true... But what’s everything Without you? [Outro] So here I stand, with my heart exposed, A tale of a man who had it all — but closed. I'll keep singing these songs, it’s all I can do, I’ve got everything —

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 7/8/2018 11:15:00 PM
Doesn't matter what fame or success we've achieved, or what material possessions we have, if we can't share life with the one we love. Awesome lyrics.
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Date: 7/8/2018 4:23:00 AM
Beautiful lines , well done!
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Date: 7/7/2018 12:23:00 PM
Beautifully written lines.
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Date: 7/6/2018 10:37:00 PM
When this becomes music, I want to be the first to hear it! You have magic in the ink well my friend. Great stuff!
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Date: 7/6/2018 8:43:00 PM
I could feel his longing for her. Such a wonderful read. Made me wish he was dreaming about me.
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Date: 7/6/2018 6:42:00 PM
Life is like this sometimes. We have everything except that one person we love. Interesting piece
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Date: 7/6/2018 4:53:00 PM
An exceptional song lyrics and yes sometimes we have everything but not the thing we really want. Can almost hear the music to this poem. love phyl
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Date: 7/6/2018 3:42:00 PM
'They close their eyes and dream of me/ I close my eyes and dream of you'-This is the most powerful verse declaring love ..and my favourite line..You ' re words are oozing with romance.Awesome.
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Date: 7/6/2018 8:01:00 AM
You my good friend, are without any doubt in my mind, a true master of lyrics! This is a beauty and a fav for me..
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Date: 7/5/2018 8:15:00 PM
Dear Chance: You are a natural lyricist. Lovely story in this write. Lovely. Keep the lyrics flowing dear Friend. Bravo! Leon
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Date: 7/5/2018 6:28:00 PM
When you are looking for love, it may not find you. However, when you are not looking, that is when it finds you. "Wish I could trade everything. Trade everything.. Everything for you" Yes, that is love. Your thoughts curl around me. ~ Brandy
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Date: 7/5/2018 4:01:00 PM
great one, dave! i'm sure there are people out there in just that position. makes a wonderful song...
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Date: 7/5/2018 3:46:00 PM
Another excellent poem, Lyric Man. Reminds us that fame doesn't always earn us everything we need and target...Great effort written from a feeling standpoint. John, Zambia
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Date: 7/5/2018 3:44:00 PM
Another excellent poem, Lyric Man. Reminds us that fame doesn't always earn us everything we need and target...Great effort written from a feeling standpoint. John, Zambia
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Date: 7/5/2018 3:40:00 PM
Another excellent poem, Lyric Man. Reminds us that fame doesn't earn us everything we need...Great effort written from a feeling standpoint. John, Zambia
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Date: 7/5/2018 3:30:00 PM
It's so strange to me when I succesful person cannot find simple love. you wrote on it very well, Lyric man.
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Date: 7/5/2018 3:30:00 PM
and thanks for what you said at my abandonment poem
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Date: 7/5/2018 3:07:00 PM
- Owning ... is no pleasure in life ... although we must have money to survive ... but love can not be bought (something everyone knows) - I'd rather go barefoot :) - I do not feel sorry for "your friend" ... he can definitely make another choice in life :) - Excellent written, L.M. - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 7/5/2018 2:57:00 PM
Nice
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Date: 7/5/2018 2:21:00 PM
very cool
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Date: 7/5/2018 2:02:00 PM
we may have everything but that ONE thing we need most cannot be ours, ouch...such compelling lyrics, D...i like this other side of you!..huggs
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Date: 7/5/2018 1:53:00 PM
A true sadness lives behind all the popularity
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Date: 7/5/2018 12:09:00 PM
Wonderful write. Life is so interesting that way. Having everything except the one thing or person that we really yearn for. Sounds like lyrics to a great song:)
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Date: 7/5/2018 11:57:00 AM
Awesome; I've enjoyed the read -JT
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Date: 7/5/2018 11:43:00 AM
And it can be so, with ALL of life. A wonderful teaching-song. (O, I did enjoy your INDEPENDENCE day poem as well, but failed to comment). Forgiven? shalom, shalom
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