Leave a Light On
by 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
Just a phone call left unanswered had me sparking up
These cigarettes won’t stop me wondering where you are
Don’t let go, keep a hold
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 your way
I will leave the light on
I will leave the light on
I will leave the light on
I will leave the light on
Tell me what’s been happening, what’s been on your mind
Lately, you’ve been searching for a darker place to hide
That’s alright
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
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 your way
I will leave the light on
I will leave the light on
I will leave the light on
I will leave the light on
I will leave the light on
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
And if you’ve lost your way
If you’ve lost your way
I will leave the light on
And I know you’re 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
Well, I will leave the light on
I will leave the light on
‘Cause I will leave the light on
CynOp 
4 responses to “Leave a Light On”
Powerful song…it’s sad that so many grapple with addiction.
I have a dear nephew, who is more like a son, that battled drug addiction—mostly meth— from his late teens until about two years ago (he is now 47). A friend of his, a reformed addict, talked my nephew into going to church with him, and that is what saved him. Whatever it takes….
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Whatever works… agreed. But I’m really insensed by the pharmaceutical industrial complex that’s responsible for so many of the addictions… And of course, they continue to blame their victims…; -/
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And what about the doctors who prescribe them?
I’m lucky in that I have a primary care physician who doesn’t hand out pills willy-nilly. He knows the stress I’m under at home but doesn’t try to put me on antidepressants or anything; he just listens and offers encouragement. When I was around 35 I started going to him when he first set up his practice. I hate the thought of him retiring.
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Yes, I’m equally irritated by the ‘pill-doctors’/pushers…
Sounds like you lucked out with your doctor. I haven’t seen one in more than 20 years… no real need… so yes, I’ve lucked out too…; -)
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