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Help Me Breathe

HELP ME BREATHE When we met- you, found me bleeding... Barely breathing- but you saved me... you rescued me On that day- I was, torn and tattered... But all that mattered, was, you cared for me, you sheltered me Bridge I should have known that, there’s no way it could last I fell hard way too fast, I can’t live in the past I’ve got to breathe to stay alive, I need air to survive Chorus So wont you-help me breathe...oh baby Help me breathe...oh oh oh oh I can’t breathe today, cause, you left yesterday And when you left… you took… my breath away So wont you-help me breathe...oh baby Help me breathe...oh oh oh oh I can’t breathe today, cause, you left yesterday And when you left… you took… my breath away Here I am- choking, on the pieces... the pieces of what... used to be... of you and me Here I am- drowning... in despair... in despair cause... there aint no air... without you there Bridge I should have known that, there’s no way it could last I fell hard way too fast, now,I can’t live in the past I’ve got to breathe to stay alive... I need air to survive Chorus So wont you-help me breathe-oh baby Help me breathe-oh oh oh oh I can’t breathe today- cause, you left yesterday And when you left...you took my breath away So wont you-help me breathe-oh baby Help me breathe-oh oh oh oh I can’t breathe today- cause, you left yesterday And when you left-you took my breath away Chorus repeat fade John Derek Hamilton September 20,2019 John Derek Hamilton September 20.2019

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Debra Squyres

Date: 9/27/2019 6:20:00 PM

What a wide range of emotions in these lyrics... nicely done !!

John Hamilton
Date: 9/27/2019 7:56:00 PM

Thanks Debra, so nice of you to visit my page, (I think your first time) so welcome here. So glad you liked my song lyric, thanks for your kind comment!

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 9/27/2019 10:52:00 AM

The words squeezed my heart. Great write :)

John Hamilton
Date: 9/27/2019 10:57:00 AM

Thanks Swetha, welcome to my page! Glad you liked the song!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/27/2019 9:34:00 AM

I so enjoyed your Lyrics. You are a talented writer. Also thanks for choosing my poem in your contest.

John Hamilton
Date: 9/27/2019 10:56:00 AM

Thanks Rick, it was a great one had to be included, thanks for the generous compliment!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 9/26/2019 10:27:00 PM

This is wonderful, John, I hear a mid-tempo ballad happening ... minor chords for the verse to a major chord chorus - contrast of the different emotions. Great stuff! Blessings, my friend! :o)

John Hamilton
Date: 9/27/2019 8:16:00 AM

I always get a warm feeling of satisfaction when I see a positive comment from you G, it means a lot coming from a musician that knows music. Glad you can hear a melody, it indicates that my feelings translates to music,,,and you recognize that!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/26/2019 5:37:00 PM

I felt the intensity of your write throughout. Emotions you voiced indeed touch the heart..so well articulated feelings..a great write, John.

John Hamilton
Date: 9/26/2019 6:53:00 PM

Thanks Vijay, glad you came by today and left a great comment, I thank you!

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/26/2019 8:08:00 AM

The Songman sing'th...great lyrics Johnny Boy...but I think you need some oxygen lol...^WW^ :o)

John Hamilton
Date: 9/26/2019 8:19:00 AM

Yeah amazing after 2 days I'm still alive to tell her to help me out lol, great comment WW!

Elaine Perrin

Date: 9/26/2019 6:40:00 AM

Fabulous lyrics , loved this ! :-) x

John Hamilton
Date: 9/26/2019 7:51:00 AM

Thanks Elaine, and welcome to my page, I appreciate your kind visit and comment!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/24/2019 12:31:00 AM

Amazing lyrics. I truly love them. God bless you

John Hamilton
Date: 9/24/2019 10:17:00 AM

Thanks Regina, I do try to provide thoughtful lyrics that stand out from the basic breakup songs, I'm glad you enjoyed this one!

Silent One

Date: 9/22/2019 2:05:00 PM

as always deep and emotive lyrics my friend..

John Hamilton
Date: 9/22/2019 7:33:00 PM

Thanks SO for always leaving such great comments glad you liked it.

Brenda Chiri

Date: 9/21/2019 3:10:00 PM

Wow John this is really amazing! I love your take on the take your breath away! Couldn't be more perfect!;)

John Hamilton
Date: 9/21/2019 3:29:00 PM

Thanks so much Brenda, glad you enjoyed it!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 9/21/2019 12:35:00 AM

Such a beautiful song packed with emotion.Awesome.

John Hamilton
Date: 9/21/2019 9:01:00 AM

Thanks Charma, I am glad you passed by today and left a nice comment, I do appreciate it. HAGD

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/20/2019 6:55:00 PM

wow...this one touches the reader with depths of emotions, one can feel the layers of pain in this song...excellent penning John...always happy to see something new fall from your pen, your lyrics never disappoint :) hugs

John Hamilton
Date: 9/20/2019 7:23:00 PM

Thanks Sandy I appreciate your generous comments and your constant support.

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/20/2019 4:31:00 PM

Wow John, this is very powerful! I can feel it deeply. You write so well. !! :)

John Hamilton
Date: 9/20/2019 7:22:00 PM

Thanks Heidi I'm glad you liked it and left your positive review.

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/20/2019 3:32:00 PM

John, with sadly beautiful emotion and artistry you’ve captured that devastating crushing and breathless feeling one has when their beloved leaves them. An affecting lyric my talented friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

John Hamilton
Date: 9/20/2019 3:51:00 PM

Hey Susan so nice of you to drop by with your kind words, I appreciate it more than you can know! HAGD

Chris Green

Date: 9/20/2019 1:54:00 PM

I've been watching the Ken Burns documentary on Country Music this week. My friend, we were born at the wrong time. Check it out if you haven't. Really cool John. Keep singing my friend.

Chris Green
Date: 9/20/2019 3:23:00 PM

Wow, that is crazy.

John Hamilton
Date: 9/20/2019 3:16:00 PM

Hey thanks Chris, I think you're right, music has changed so much I feel the same, although there still are country songs that need good lyrics. BTW I saw a video from a producer who says the songwriter who appears on songland, has to give up 100% of the rights to their song. Unbelievable the artist can make millions but the writer zilch! So pathetic the music business today!