John Hamilton Poet Lyric

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 September 27, 2019 at 6:20 PM What a wide range of emotions in these lyrics... nicely done !! John Hamilton September 27, 2019 at 7:56 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 September 27, 2019 at 10:52 AM The words squeezed my heart. Great write :) John Hamilton September 27, 2019 at 10:57 AM Thanks Swetha, welcome to my page! Glad you liked the song!

Richard Lamoureux September 27, 2019 at 9:34 AM I so enjoyed your Lyrics. You are a talented writer. Also thanks for choosing my poem in your contest. John Hamilton September 27, 2019 at 10:56 AM Thanks Rick, it was a great one had to be included, thanks for the generous compliment!

Gregory Richard Barden September 26, 2019 at 10:27 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 September 27, 2019 at 8:16 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 September 26, 2019 at 5:37 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 September 26, 2019 at 6:53 PM Thanks Vijay, glad you came by today and left a great comment, I thank you!

Winged Warrior September 26, 2019 at 8:08 AM The Songman sing'th...great lyrics Johnny Boy...but I think you need some oxygen lol...^WW^ :o) John Hamilton September 26, 2019 at 8:19 AM Yeah amazing after 2 days I'm still alive to tell her to help me out lol, great comment WW!

Elaine Perrin September 26, 2019 at 6:40 AM Fabulous lyrics , loved this ! :-) x John Hamilton September 26, 2019 at 7:51 AM Thanks Elaine, and welcome to my page, I appreciate your kind visit and comment!

Regina Mcintosh September 24, 2019 at 12:31 AM Amazing lyrics. I truly love them. God bless you John Hamilton September 24, 2019 at 10:17 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 September 22, 2019 at 2:05 PM as always deep and emotive lyrics my friend.. John Hamilton September 22, 2019 at 7:33 PM Thanks SO for always leaving such great comments glad you liked it.

Brenda Chiri September 21, 2019 at 3:10 PM Wow John this is really amazing! I love your take on the take your breath away! Couldn't be more perfect!;) John Hamilton September 21, 2019 at 3:29 PM Thanks so much Brenda, glad you enjoyed it!

Charmaine Chircop September 21, 2019 at 12:35 AM Such a beautiful song packed with emotion.Awesome. John Hamilton September 21, 2019 at 9:01 AM Thanks Charma, I am glad you passed by today and left a nice comment, I do appreciate it. HAGD

Sandra Adams September 20, 2019 at 6:55 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 September 20, 2019 at 7:23 PM Thanks Sandy I appreciate your generous comments and your constant support.

Heidi Sands September 20, 2019 at 4:31 PM Wow John, this is very powerful! I can feel it deeply. You write so well. !! :) John Hamilton September 20, 2019 at 7:22 PM Thanks Heidi I'm glad you liked it and left your positive review.

Susan Ashley September 20, 2019 at 3:32 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 September 20, 2019 at 3:51 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 September 20, 2019 at 1:54 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 September 20, 2019 at 3:23 PM Wow, that is crazy. John Hamilton September 20, 2019 at 3:16 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!