What’s the difference between “I only have you” and “I have only you”?

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Tseng

21 set 2021 15:58

The emphasis is different. I only have you is following a standard adverb pattern and focuses on 'only have'. I have only you puts the emphasis on 'only you', making it stronger and more poetic.

21 settembre 2021

In my opinion, "I only have you" applies to both possessions and people that the person has. "I have only you" only applies to people that the person has.

21 settembre 2021

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