You are all I have
You are all I have
You are all I have

If you go away I don't think that I will survive
I'll wait outside the front door 'til you arrive
The light of day will shine inside of your eyes
Inside your eyes I'll see me there by your side

Am I all you have?
Am I all you have?
Am I all you have?

If I go way I know that you will survive
You're stronger than me, I have just realized
You won't be outside of the door 'til I arrive
The light of day will shine inside of your eyes


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You Are All I Have Lyrics as written by Paul Hayden Desser

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    Captures the fragility that radiates through much of Hayden's work. Even when things are going right in a relationship, Hayden is thinking about its demise. The girl is everything for Hayden, what provides him with life. The reverse isn't the same for the girl, but perhaps this is what Hayden likes about her. Anyways, love how the verses play off each other comparing him to the girl and Hayden being so open about being afraid to lose the one thing that matters to him.

    tubesockson August 13, 2002   Link
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    Amazing song. I'm surprised more people haven't posted.

    jordan153on May 08, 2003   Link
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    incredible song. down right deep. love it.

    b0unceon December 26, 2004   Link
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    incredible song. down right deep. love it.

    b0unceon December 26, 2004   Link
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    incredible song. down right deep. love it.

    b0unceon December 26, 2004   Link
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    This song reveals such a deep-seeded paranoia and probably a bad track record with women. Also Tubesocks, I agree, he sounds very "fragile." Good way to put it. God, this song gives me such an emotional response every time I listen to it. Does it do the same for anyone else? I mean, I listen to many different styles of music and many different artists, but I can't think of another song that makes me as emotional as this, except for a few Jeff Buckley songs.

    dfwillison November 05, 2007   Link

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