Song Short Stories

Leave a Light On ~ Tom Walker

The second someone mentioned you were all alone
I could feel the trouble coursing through your veins
Now I know it's got a hold

You left. I got the news today. He came up to me, asked if I knew what happened. He didn't want to tell me, but you know what I'm like. I hate secrets. He told me you went back. You do know that there are other ways to cope?

Just a phone called left unanswered had me sparking up
These cigarettes won't stop me wondering where you are
Don't let go, keep a hold

I called as soon as he left. It went to voicemail. I couldn't bear it, not knowing. I tried to not think about it; I knew you would call if you needed help. No amount of cigarettes or alcohol could make me forget. I always remember.

If you look into the distance, there's a house upon the hills
Guiding like a lighthouse it's a place where you'll be safe
To feel our grace 'cause we've all made mistakes
If you've lost your way

I called again, hoping that you would pick up this time. I reminded you that I was here for you, that no matter what I would always have your back, I would help you no matter what.

I will leave a light on
Well, I will leave a light on
And I will leave a light on
I will leave a light on

You will always be welcome here. Even if it's 2am, I would wait up for you, just to make sure you were okay.

Tell me what's been happening, what's been on your mind?
Lately you've been searching for a dark, cold place to hide
That's alright

I know you feel like you have no one, no matter how many times I tell you that more people love you more than you could ever imagine. I'll admit, sometimes it hurts when you say that, after all I've done for you.

But if you carry on abusing, you'll be robbed from us
I refuse to lose another friend to drugs
Just come home, don't let go

You remember what happened to her, I know you do. I can see it on your face when we talk about her. If you don't stop, if you don't get help, that will be you.

'Cause if you look into the distance, there's a house upon the hill
Guiding like a lighthouse, it's a place where you'll be safe
To feel our grace 'cause we've all made mistakes
If you've lost you way

No matter how many times we'd argue, no matter how many times you've ended up sleeping on my couch, no matter how many dates I've had to cancel because of you, you were never a burden. You never could be. You're my best friend.

'Cause I will leave a light on
Well, I will leave a light on
Well, I will leave a light on
Well, I will leave a light on

We want you to come home.

'Cause if you look into the distance, there's a house upon the hill
Guiding like a lighthouse it's a place where you'll be safe
To feel our grace, if you've lost your way
If you've lost your way

He wants you to come home.

And I know your down and out now but I need you to be brave
Hiding from the truth ain't gonna make this all okay
I see your pain if you don't feel our grace
And you've lost your way

I want you to come home.

I will leave a light on
I will leave the light on
I will leave the light on
I will leave the light on

Just come home.