Leave the Light On | Chris Smither
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- Leave the Light On - Written by Chris Smither
Recorded Live October 1, 2021
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Lyrics:
If I were young again, I’d pay attention - To that
Little-known dimension
A taste of endless time
It's just like water - it runs right through our fingers
But the flavor of it lingers - Like a rich, red wine
In those days we were single - we lived them one by one
Now we hardly see ‘em - they don’t walk - they run
But I've got plenty left I’ve set my sight on
Don’t wait up - Leave the light on - I’ll be - home -
Soon
Short break
I’ve never seen my life in such a hurry - But if I
Stop to worry - I get left behind
It’s just a party, but you don’t get invitations - and
There’s just one destination
You better be on time
For years we rhymed in couplets - And we sang ‘em two by two
Now we hardly rhyme at all - but here’s a few
And if they hurt, there’s bullets left to bite on
Don’t wait up - Leave the light on - I’ll be - home -
Soon
Short break
That drummer in my head needs inspiration
There’s a lack of syncopation - and it holds me to a line
It’s just so hard to leave these cages that we’re thinking
By stages we’re just sinkin’ - to a slow decline
For years we lived in waltz time - we danced them
Three by three
Now it’s hard to dance, but if you stick with me -
We’ve got what we need to spend the night on -
Don’t wait up - Leave the light on - I’ll be - home -
Soon
Break
These races that we’ve run were not for glory - No
Moral to this story -
We run for peace of mind
But the race we’re running now is never-ending - space and time are bending
And there’s no finish line -
I will live to be a hundred - I was born in ’44 - 33 to go, but I ain’t keepin’ score -
I've been left for dead before - but I still fight on -Don’t wait up - Leave the light on
I’ll be home soon
'Cause I been left for dead before - but I still fight on -
Don’t wait up - Leave the light on
I’ll be home soon
Brilliant
This man is an incredible songwriter, performer unbelievable!
Beyond fabulous! One of the greatest!
I saw him in concert and we were both born in 44
Heard him play this wonderful song the other night at the Grey Eagle in Asheville. A terrific show in front of an appreciative audience.
Beautiful XXXXXXXX
💡!
Wonderful lyric. Exactly sums up our lives these days. Perfect eulogy. Thanks so much, Chris, and Tim Broadbent for turning me on to you.
What a fabulous song, and musician. Can’t believe I’ve never come across him before.
Chris is kindof a bad-ass. We love him - so glad to be able to introduce you to him!
A favorite! Thx!
Mine too!
Love this guy!
how the could someone dislike this ?
Mushy cereal in the morning? Bit by a dog? Stuck in traffic? Sometimes people take out their frustrations on innocent CZcams videos.
Well the simple answer is no one could who knows how to listen. But too many want bells and lights. Not bread and butter. Even though that’s our nourishment. IMHO. I just love this guy’s grounded, deep authentic feel. Too good.