Is it grammatically correct if I omit "you're" from "you're just a ringing in my ear"?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
Yes! You could definitely omit the second "you're" in "you're just a ringing in my ear" since it comes after "You're not a voice." The subject has already been mentioned the first time. This actually sounds more natural within conversation. I'd say the second "you're" is mainly for emphasis here. So depending on the context, the "you're" can be effective for that. Ex: You're not a voice, just a ringing in my ear. Ex: You're not Santa, just a man wearing a red suit.