John Hamilton Poet Lyric

There's No One But You

There's no one but you

I see that you...
have a new life... and that,
you don't need me... and I...
just don't know why.

I know that you've...
built a ...whole new world,
and that...
that's where you live now...
no longer ...my girl.

How did this change,
ever ...come about?
that your...
independence...
is what... matters now.

I don't know what to say,
except that...
I'm dumbfounded...
I never saw this coming...
thought our love, was well grounded.


Bridge 1 
I thought that if you saw me...
that you would change your mind...
we keep dancing on our own...
and the drum beats out of time.


Chorus
I still care, and I know that...
there's...no one but you...
I searched the whole world over...
and I...I found you
I'm so lonely, without your love
and all I keep thinking about...
are the promises we said
they keep running inside my head...
yeah, all the words we said,
they keep running inside my head.


I think back to the day...
when you promised to be mine...
to love and to care for me...
until the end of time.

I swore the same thing,
before God and man...
and now... I sit here alone,
please, help me understand.


Chorus
I still care, and I know that...
there's...no one but you...
I searched the whole world over...
and I...I found you
I'm so lonely, without your love
and all I keep thinking about...
all the promises we said,
they keep running... inside my head...
yeah, all the words we said, 
they, keep running inside my head.

bridge 2
When our love ends, I will only pretend...
that I don't need you, and that we are through
So life will go on, but I know from now on...
that.......I'm... lost... without you....

Chorus
I still care, and I know that...
there's...no one but you...
I searched the whole world over...
and I...I found you
I'm so lonely, without your love
and all I keep thinking about...
all the promises we said,
they keep running... inside my head...
yeah, all the words we said, 
they, keep running inside my head.


I still care, and I know that ...
there's...no one but you...
I still care, and I know that...
there's...no one but you...

repeat and fade

John Derek Hamilton
November 17,2017

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Pandita Sietesantos December 8, 2017 at 11:56 AM That's what true love is all about - caring forever for the beloved one! This is such an emotive and beautiful piece reflecting what it means to truly love somebody! Wonderfully expressed my friend! Hugs. Pandita John Hamilton December 8, 2017 at 10:26 PM Thanks Pandita, I appreciate the nice visit and positive comment!

Charlie Smith November 28, 2017 at 12:49 PM Wow, a real beer drink'n tear jerker John, well done... John Hamilton November 28, 2017 at 8:45 PM I guess so Charlie, it is pretty sad, thanks for the nice visit!

Anne-Lise Andresen November 19, 2017 at 1:18 PM - Sad songs always get me to tears - Heartbreaking beautiful, John - hugs // Anne-Lise :) John Hamilton November 19, 2017 at 1:49 PM Thanks Anne-Lise

Joanna Daniel November 19, 2017 at 7:47 AM A really sad song that pulls me down, John, life can get cruel sometimes and we don't understand everything, but keep your faith shining as you always have, and I am sure God will answer our prayers in His time:) P.S. Sorry I was unable to enter your previous contest, my muse is currently playing truant.. John Hamilton November 19, 2017 at 8:37 AM Thanks Jo, yes I know, my faith is stronger now going through this latest test, the song is more dramatic than how I feel, so don't worry. Thanks for your nice visit, didn't mean to bring you down!

Andrea Dietrich November 18, 2017 at 7:50 PM running inside my head, running inside my head. That is the kind of lyric that stays with someone. Sure hope one day you get a HIT song!!! John Hamilton November 18, 2017 at 8:33 PM Yeah you and me both Andrea, then you can say I knew him when.....lol fat chance! Thanks for the confidence boost!

Susan Ashley November 17, 2017 at 11:12 PM John, the sincerity of your sadness and the genuine heartbreak you so lyrically and poetically express just tugs madly at my heartstrings. Such a stirring, emotional write of such heartfelt depth, inspired the same feelings in my heart as I read your sad, intimate love song. My thoughts are with you in comfort and hope. My warmest wishes to you and thank you for sharing your stirring song.. ~Susan Susan Ashley November 18, 2017 at 11:39 AM Thank you John. I adore your poetry :) John Hamilton November 18, 2017 at 11:09 AM Wow Susan, I think you leave the best comments on my poems, such enthusiasm, I really do appreciate it! Thanks for your kind words!

Judith S November 17, 2017 at 9:56 PM I feel your pain in this John Hamilton. So very, overwhelmingly sad ... and I can only say that I'm very sorry for what you are going through. Prayers. ~Judy John Hamilton November 17, 2017 at 10:38 PM Thank you Judy for your nice visit and kind words, it is a difficult time for me but words of encouragement help, thanks again!

Heidi Sands November 17, 2017 at 3:44 PM Very well written John. The feelings are fully expressed. So heartbreaking. I like the part: We keep dancing on our own and the drum beats out of time. Keep up the great writing! Take care :) John Hamilton November 17, 2017 at 7:37 PM Thanks Heidi, glad you enjoyed this one, thanks for the kind words!

Silent One November 17, 2017 at 12:49 PM This is so sad John, especially as I know what it is about... You don't deserve this, you are such a wonderful man, how sad circumstance can be in life... You wrote a sad song that pulls at the strings of the heart... John Hamilton November 17, 2017 at 3:43 PM Thanks SO, this one is so very personal that I cried when I first read it back, it's so hard to understand, thanks for the kind words!

Jan Allison November 17, 2017 at 12:41 PM You write of heartbreak and sadness in poetry that many people can relate to. This stanza in particular is so so true and these break ups come as a complete surprise "I don't know what to say, except that... I'm dumbfounded...I never saw this coming... thought our love, was well grounded.". Would love to hear your lyrics set to music John!:-0 hugs jan xx John Hamilton November 17, 2017 at 3:44 PM Thanks Jan, it is a difficult situation for sure, but there's always hope, although it looks pretty bleak right now!