ONLY YOU

[Verse 1 – Sparse piano, falsetto opening]
Sailing toward a horizon I’ll never touch
Whispers break me, it’s all too much
I’ve left the beach
The sun stood still, the breeze was kind
Now I’m adrift and out of time
I can’t find peace

[Chorus – Ambient synths begin layering, slow build]
Only you...
Even in the deep, I dream of you
Even when I fall, I fall for you
I reach for light, but it's breaking through
Only...
You

[Verse 2 – Light beat pulses in, tension builds]
The waves, they crash, they carry pain
Salt on my lips, it calls your name
And I'm to blame
My love has gone, and stars don't shine
Each tide I face pulls back my mind
To when you were mine

[Chorus – Bigger, higher range, backing harmonies begin]
Only you...
Even as I drown, I fall for you
Even when I’m lost, I’m lost in you
The tide won’t turn, but my soul knew—
Only...
You

[Bridge – Choir-like harmonies, ambient textures swirl]
I’m sinking low, the silence screams
You were the light inside my dreams
If love could breathe, I’d breathe again
Just one more chance to hold you then
Salt in my chest, your scent remains
A final kiss through liquid pain
If this is death, then let it be...
Where you and I still meet beneath
The waves...

[Final Chorus – Gospel-style climax, emotional peak]
Only you...
Even in the dark, I shine for you
Even as I fade, I burn so true
This heart won’t stop, it’s beating through
Only...
Only you...
You.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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De Beaulieu Avatar
May 12, 2019 at 3:08 PM
Hello Lyric Man, yesi know the feeling to be near or on the water, I long for it to, have a nice evening my friend.
Enriquez Avatar
May 8, 2019 at 7:25 PM
Welcome back my Friend. Your lyrics are moving... Come visit me soon. Leon
Safronick Avatar
May 2, 2019 at 11:22 AM
Beautifully written. The raw emotion speaks volumes.
One Avatar
May 1, 2019 at 12:34 PM
Hey I hope you find your way, and no longer are lost at see, always love it when you post, as you are a very talented poet... Congrats on POTD...
Lindley Avatar
April 30, 2019 at 6:56 AM
Huge congratulations on your great poem receiving the POTD award my friend.
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 27, 2019 at 10:55 PM
I thought I had commented on this beautiful moving poem Dave, but I don't see my comment anywhere. Congratulations on your deserving POTD!
Roper Avatar
April 27, 2019 at 1:05 AM
Congratulations on Poem of the day :-) as always lovely write.
B. Avatar
April 26, 2019 at 12:21 PM
A warm Congratulations on your POTD, Lyric Man.. Breathtaking and wonderful lyrics!! Really enjoyed.. Have a blessed dsy!!
Gauthier Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 11:20 PM
Congrats on your POTD, LM. Lovely poem.
Duet Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 9:57 PM
Losing someone you have loved is like being lost...at first, but time passes and though things seem strange without them and a wound is hurting, a scar will form and next time you will be wiser and tougher. A great poem, Lyric Man, one to which so many poets and lovers can relate. Congrats on receiving POTD.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 4:36 PM
Feeling lost and in pain without a twin flame.. I immensely enjoyed your masterful rendition! Congratulations, Lyric Man, on your POTD! A well deserved honour.. my deepest regards and blessings.
Nicole Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 11:40 AM
Congratulations Lyric Man, on Poem of the Day. "Only You" can create moments such as these. Emotions that touch the heart. ~ Brandy
Andresen Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 11:38 AM
- Nice to see you back, L.M. ... congratulations on this great p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 11:23 AM
dropping back with my congrats LM:-) hugs Jan xx
Sharp Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 9:53 AM
Back with congratulations on POTD, well deserved, LM.
Wanter Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 9:36 AM
Such sincerity in this writing. Congratulations!
Warrior Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 8:29 AM
Only You!...who got POTD!...great verse...Congrats! L.M. and welcome back my friend...^WW^...{*J*}
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 8:26 AM
Powerfully penned! Fantastic metaphor. Congratulations on POTD Lyric Man :) xomo
May Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 7:59 AM
Sailing towards a dream...Congrats on POTD....Welcome back..
Goff Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 4:59 AM
Forlorn, relatable, good work LM...
Kitchin Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 4:55 AM
Welcome back, love your sad romantic poem, congratulations on POTD!
Michael Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 4:50 AM
Time to feel better at sea...Congratulations Lyric man...what can you do when waves are rocking...sail with it...
Romios Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 2:18 AM
Brian! Big Congratulations to you. We need to hear this,,,thanks Panagiota
Cunningham Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 1:56 AM
Back with congrats Dave on POTD. Tom
Sharp Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 12:25 AM
Very nicely timed piece in your own inimitable style, LM; good to see you back here.
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