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Empty Pockets

I got empty pockets Where promise used to be Seems like it was yesterday Girl, you were sitting next to me That was a few years ago Time grew wings so it could fly Left me here all alone We never even said goodbye I got empty pockets I'm busted, broke.. Without a clue I got empty pockets But my heart's still full of you I got empty pockets There's no pictures on my wall Pretty sure I'm still in shock Your leaving makes no sense at all Sometimes I look in the mirror Ask that guy what went wrong But he ain't got no answers He just sings his sad songs.. I got empty pockets It hurts but I know it's true I got empty pockets Girl, tonight I'm missing you I got empty pockets I'm busted, broke.. Without a clue I got empty pockets But my heart's still full of you ~Lyric Man Note: Channeled my Monday morning blues into this little "break-up" song. The idea behind "Empty Pockets" is conveying that this poor fella is out of schemes, plans, etc. to get his girl back. He's already broken so many promises nothing's left to believe in.

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Lucy Harley

Date: 7/1/2019 2:54:00 PM

Really liked this. Thanks for sharing.

Tim Parry

Date: 7/11/2018 1:36:00 AM

Believe me your pockets are certainly not empty the flow was fairly good and the rhyming was okay a bit more imagery would have brought more to the table but it still bounced along like a song Tim

Marc Acrich

Date: 7/7/2018 10:33:00 AM

i was going to post busted https://youtu.be/N7ZjYbP6X8Y

Abed Anthony

Date: 7/3/2018 2:39:00 PM

I really imagine the mood of the persona, Thank you Lyric Man. "…My heart is still full of you"

Rd Mcmanes

Date: 7/3/2018 10:39:00 AM

Enjoyed the symbolism and descriptive language too. Excellent lyrical flow too. Well done. RD

Wendy Nipas

Date: 7/1/2018 7:08:00 PM

I love this one as well. Very frustrating feeling to have empty pockets while your heart is still full of a certain person. Thank you.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 6/26/2018 7:53:00 PM

G'day Lyric Man … well done, empty pockets means more than no money, and you explained this nicely - Lindsay

Brandy Nicole

Date: 6/25/2018 8:39:00 PM

Emptiness is a very painful emotion. You have expressed this so well. The last thought is beautiful "But my heart is still full of you" Memories always remain, no matter what. ~ Maia

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 6/25/2018 6:33:00 PM

It s a really sad and heartfelt write, it s certainly sad to know that when he really need someone in his life, she has left him, a great idea and a great poem, you see that the mistakes isn't of girl, neither it's the boy who is to be blamed, but it's God and it's fate, who has written this story in this way, good luck and have a nice day

Donna Newton

Date: 6/25/2018 4:49:00 PM

I am just wondering if you valued the time it took to empty that pocket? Wink. Great write.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/25/2018 3:29:00 PM

with your generous heart, you will never be caught empty handed, D...enjoyed this!..huggs

Elaine George

Date: 6/25/2018 10:06:00 AM

This would make a great country song hit. Elaine

James Swartz

Date: 6/25/2018 9:57:00 AM

It is sad but you write in a very enjoyable form. It has a natural beat to it in my head when i read it.

Judy Ball

Date: 6/25/2018 9:55:00 AM

Ah the age old delemma. Made too many promises he couldn't keep. Said too many words he didn't mean. Now he's paying a price he can't afford. Sad but true. A fine write my friend. Bravo. God Bless, JB

Agnes Krampe

Date: 6/25/2018 8:55:00 AM

The empty pockets are a great symbol. Enjoyed the lyrics.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/25/2018 8:30:00 AM

This feels familiar is it a repost? I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I too like the use of repetition.

Silent One

Date: 6/25/2018 8:26:00 AM

Heartfelt lyrics.... Love is always free..

Marc Acrich

Date: 6/25/2018 8:06:00 AM

i like the way it repeats, like the Poe poem anabel lee , I have to learn to do that mine kind of ramble on , prose https://youtu.be/N7ZjYbP6X8Y

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 6/25/2018 7:42:00 AM

Now that you're not at all a bankrupt on the first place.Regards LM.GL.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/25/2018 7:11:00 AM

This is a songwriter's dream song; I can picture so many artists picking this up and making it a hit. It's a hit with me, by the way and I do not sing.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/25/2018 6:55:00 AM

Melodramatic verses expressing the agony and desperation of a man in love for his darling girlfriend put into amazing verses with grandiose rhymes dear friend, Lyric Man. Exceptional as always!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/25/2018 5:51:00 AM

Melancholy poem..message of emptiness very well sent and received...sad but to the point, Lyric Man.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 6/25/2018 5:43:00 AM

Your the warlock of poetry when it comes to lyrics of the heart. I have enjoyed your poem this morning have a great day Lyric Man.

Muzahidul Reza

Date: 6/25/2018 5:23:00 AM

Loud cry of separation sounds emotionally, fantastic