When the Love Dies

WHEN THE LOVE DIES

When the love dies…
When the love dies, and you feel buried alive
You discover, hidden secrets...
Then two souls collide!

Enigmas and mysteries, like history unwinds
Raw emotions spill right out of your soul…
There is the fury… there is a fire
It will burn you if you lose all control

Chorus
You know that it’s a sad day,
When you give up trying to keep it alive….
Since the bonds have broken,
You’re shackled to the moment
When the love dies!

When the love’s gone,
When the love’s gone and you’re alone in the dark
Do you ever wonder where it goes to,
When it’s lost the spark?

When the questions go unanswered
And you’re still on your own
And you contemplate the purpose of life
Emptiness fills you…
You still feel the fire…
As it burns a hole right into your soul

Chorus
You know that it’s a sad day,
When you give up trying to keep it alive….
Since the bonds have broken,
You’re shackled to the moment
When the love dies!


Emptiness fills you…
You still feel the fire…
As it burns a hole right into your soul


Chorus
You know that it’s a sad day,
When you give up trying to keep it alive….
Since the bonds have broken,
You’re shackled to the moment
When the love dies!


You’re shackled to the moment
When the love dies!

John Derek Hamilton  
August 30,2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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De Beaulieu Avatar
September 20, 2018 at 9:40 AM
Hello John, yes it is sad when the loves dies. have a nice day my friend.
Hamilton Avatar
September 20, 2018 at 10:43 AM
Thanks Darlene
Harper Avatar
September 12, 2018 at 7:50 PM
Oh, so sad those last lines, shackled. Well done, you capture love and longing well.
Hamilton Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 9:28 AM
Thanks Sheri, you're getting around my pages a lot today, I am thankful!
Warrior Avatar
September 8, 2018 at 1:01 PM
The lyrical master at work here...you must dream in musical treble clefs lol...love & clefs...^WW^
Hamilton Avatar
September 9, 2018 at 8:19 AM
Thanks WW musical dreams now that's a good name for a song! Thanks for the drive by!
Dietrich Avatar
September 7, 2018 at 4:56 PM
One day I hope to hear a song like one with these lyrics actually sung for us! There was someone recording his poems as songs but I can't recall his name. I imagine you play various instruments and sing as well, John? That would make you multi talented!
Hamilton Avatar
September 8, 2018 at 12:45 PM
Thanks Andrea, actually I have a few songs being pitched to country artists as we speak so maybe you'll recognize one of my songs soon(in my dreams)!!
Smith Avatar
September 5, 2018 at 6:10 PM
You never fail to amaze with your song writing capability.
Hamilton Avatar
September 6, 2018 at 7:54 AM
Thanks Tim, once put to music we will all find out, yeah or nay I appreciate the kind visit!
Sietesantos Avatar
September 4, 2018 at 1:08 PM
Very emotive piece that can only come from one who has experienced heartbreak! Love the lyrics! Hugs. Pandita
Hamilton Avatar
September 4, 2018 at 2:48 PM
Thanks Pandita for your kind words!
Sergi Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 5:13 PM
Very rhythmic albeit sad. Many love songs are sad and have deep memories.
Hamilton Avatar
September 4, 2018 at 9:25 AM
Thanks Ralph for the kind words!
Rose  Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 4:27 PM
Its a sad song I hope nobody ever has to sing again. Though the words are haunting and beautiful John. Nice sharing, thank you
Hamilton Avatar
September 4, 2018 at 9:24 AM
Thanks for the visit PD!
Dutta Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 11:47 AM
Chorus is excellent. Enjoyed the lyric.
Hamilton Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 2:04 PM
Thanks Anisha!
Williams Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 5:45 AM
This has all the sad emotional depth to it to be a Hit, John. Very well written, I truly enjoyed it and a Fave for me....Maria hugs
Hamilton Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 2:04 PM
Thanks Maria!! esp the fave!!
Pandit Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 5:03 PM
Sad song ..elegant depiction..just the right tone!
Hamilton Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 9:37 PM
Thanks Vijay!
Callus Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 4:59 PM
The pain and emptiness of lost love are very conspicuous in these striking lyrics, John. I can sense this inspiring some excellent music:) Regards // paul
Hamilton Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 9:36 PM
Thanks Paul, yes I certainly hope someone picks this up and put music to it, I appreciate the vote of confidence!
Sands Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 3:14 PM
Powerful John! Well done :)
Hamilton Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 4:02 PM
Thanks Heidi
Green Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 1:42 PM
Very cool my friend. I'd love to hear this one when you decide to record it.
Hamilton Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 4:02 PM
Hey you just never know Chris, this does feel like it could be a hit!
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