You'Re the Only Love I Know

You're the only love I know


It doesn't matter what I do,
only your love occupies my mind,
I'll never ever let you go,
I'll stand by you till the end of time

Finding you was a big surprise,
as I wandered from town to town
I saw love staring through your eyes
Now I'll never ever let you down

Bridge
You're the only love I know,
You're the only love I know

Chorus
It doesn't matter where I go,
It doesn't matter what I do,
You're the only love I know,
eternity looks good on you,
You came in like a tidal wave,
your love really caught me off guard,
Your love's the only one I crave,
I've got you tattooed on my heart


Just when I put down my shield,
your love caressed my lonely heart
My weakness has been revealed
Now I just can't wait to start


Finding you was a big surprise,
as I wandered from town to town
I saw love staring through your eyes
Now I'll never ever let you down

Bridge
You're the only love I know,
you're the only love I know


Chorus
It doesn't matter where I go,
It doesn't matter what I do,
You're the only love I know,
eternity looks good on you,
You came in like a tidal wave,
your love really caught me off guard,
Your love's the only one I crave,
I've got you tattooed on my heart

Bridge
You're the only love I know,
You're the only love I know

repeat and fade

John Derek Hamilton
May 15,2019
Revised with music and vocals August 21,2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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De Beaulieu Avatar
May 22, 2019 at 12:27 PM
Hello John Hamilton, I just read this poem. so-oo-so beautifully written. Reads like romance but a Lyric? What is the difference between Lyric and romance poetry? Just curious. have a nice day my friend.
Hamilton Avatar
May 23, 2019 at 8:38 AM
These are song lyrics Darlene, I am putting music to these lyrics. Romance poetry doesn't have a bridge and a chorus as it is not written with music in mind. Thanks for your kind words and visit.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 15, 2019 at 3:11 PM
John, this lyric poem is bittersweet, romantic and wonderful!
Hamilton Avatar
May 15, 2019 at 4:18 PM
Thanks Kim I do appreciate the kind words and visit!
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