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If You Let Me

If you let me You threw away all of your mirrors... cause, you don't like who you see there You've wasted so much time... hiding away from yourself oh oh You try to escape from your shadow... in the dark of night Isn't it about time, to start feeling good, about you, oh yeah Bridge You shut everyone else out... you just, don't feel worthy, oh no You closed tightly... the door to your affections, but, I'm gonna...pick the lock Chorus If you let me, maybe I can show you If you let me, I can be your mirror I can show you... I can show you... All the beauty, that you hide Oh please, let me show you, the beautiful you...inside. You avoid everything around you, that shows your reflection You buy the baggiest of clothes... to hide... your ugly body Why do you keep on telling yourself ... that same old lie Why can't you ... allow yourself to love you, for you Bridge You shut everyone else out... you just, don't feel worthy, oh no You closed tightly... the door to your affections, but, I'm gonna...pick the lock Chorus If you let me, maybe I can show you If you let me, I can be your mirror I can show you... I can show you... All the beauty, that you hide Oh please, let me show you, the beautiful you...inside. Chorus repeat John Derek Hamilton June 14, 2017

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Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 6/26/2017 2:50:00 AM

This is beautiful and true. Any chords to go along by guitar? Good stuff, Kai PS: the validation code that comes up, is RUN. Coincidence? Must mean to run towards oneself...

John Hamilton
Date: 6/26/2017 1:24:00 PM

Who knows if it means anything, just random I think, anyway thanks Kai for the great comment, no chords so far just lyrics, why do you play?

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 6/23/2017 11:05:00 PM

Oh, man, this is such awesome lyrics - I can be your mirror - I often write about how we see ourselves in others' eyes, but so many don't get the dichotomy. You are saying similar, and in such a fresh and beautiful way. This is screaming for music and radio play, Buddy! Wonderful.

John Hamilton
Date: 6/24/2017 2:49:00 PM

Hey Greg, thanks for the visit on this one too, that's what I say, if only someone would put music to my lyrics I think some of them are radio worthy, I have three composers working on 3 lyrics so let's see what happens. A studio in Nashville wants to record some of my lyrics but they want $500 each so it's not gonna happen for sure. Take care buddy!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/19/2017 1:58:00 AM

If only there were more people like you, John, the world would be such a beautiful place:) lovely and meaningful lyric :)

John Hamilton
Date: 6/19/2017 10:12:00 PM

Thanks Jo that's probably one of the best comments I've ever received, there are many more people like me, even better millions and we are in a worldwide brotherhood, it's great!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/18/2017 1:17:00 AM

John, glad I came back here and saw you left a reply. I don't get notifications on replies to comments. Let me see that other song you mention and then I want to soupmail something to you

John Hamilton
Date: 6/18/2017 3:19:00 PM

Thanks Andrea

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/17/2017 5:30:00 PM

I think the media does a great job of making anyone overweight feel like they are less of a person than someone with a trim body. A person should be judged for their character and their inner beauty instead of shallow observations of their appearance. A nice poem John! : )

John Hamilton
Date: 6/18/2017 3:18:00 PM

Thanks Connie, nice to have a visit and nice comment!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/15/2017 7:39:00 AM

This makes me think of someone struggling with Anorexia. Well written, I like the mirror metophor. If it is Anorexia a line you might consider inserting is "If you let me maybe I can weigh in,".

John Hamilton
Date: 6/15/2017 10:51:00 AM

Hey Rick, funny how everyone has a different take on someone else' words, but come to think of it anorexia would be a logical fit, I was thinking overweight, but either way your suggestion is a good one, thanks a lot!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/14/2017 11:17:00 PM

John, is this an example of lyrics you made to another song like your contest is about? If so, I would love to know the song so I can try to sing it. If not, I will have to imagine it. It's very lyrical and the message is priceless. by the way, here is a link to the spirit animal personality test. There are many others you can try. This is just one. Maybe finding an animal will inspire you to do an animal poem. Would love to see your animal! http://www.spiritanimal.info/spirit-animal-quiz/

John Hamilton
Date: 6/15/2017 10:52:00 AM

No actually that reminds me, you could look at my neither pauper nor king lyric and follow to Princes diamonds and pearls melody. Great suggestion!

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/14/2017 5:42:00 PM

Great message in these lyrics, John. Beauty comes in more forms:)

John Hamilton
Date: 6/14/2017 6:08:00 PM

Thanks Danny, this is my first attempt at a non rhyming song, I guess it's ok, I never really thought much about it but lot's of comments so far, who needs a rhyme!

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/14/2017 12:51:00 PM

What a nice message with this John! Very caring. It is about being able to be who we are :)

John Hamilton
Date: 6/14/2017 1:07:00 PM

Thanks Heidi, so true, so many of us have had to learn we have value, sometimes it takes someone else to value us that starts the process of self acceptance, and self worth. For many it's an ongoing struggle, rejection by someone else perpetuates the cycle. Thanks for your always encouraging words.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 6/14/2017 12:39:00 PM

If this is about someone you know, you're a very loving person to care! I hope it is music that others can gain by. Love it.

John Hamilton
Date: 6/14/2017 1:04:00 PM

Thanks so much SM, that was my intent, I do know people like this male and female, self loathing is the worst!

Maria Williams

Date: 6/14/2017 11:03:00 AM

That is such a sweet encouragement for someone - Loved the lyric and I just wish I could hear your work in music. I have seen many people particularly women who hide themselves under ugly clothes - If some one could only tell them - Like your song. Thanks for sharing...Maria

John Hamilton
Date: 6/14/2017 12:18:00 PM

It's true, even some men have problems with body image. hopefully this message song will reach someone and help. Thanks for your friendly confidence booster!