Leave a Light On

I watched the clock all half the night-
I tossed and turned, all hot then cold.
The plants, they withered when it rained-
The soil swept up and washed away.
So tell me, what's the reason we love someone?
So tell me, what's the reason our hearts, they hurt?
So tell me, what's the reason you held them close?
So tell me, what's the reason you let them go?
'Cause time takes everything we have-
And we'll do anything just to take it back.
I probably shouldn't ask, 'cause you've got someplace to be-
Won't you leave a light on for me?
Won't you leave a light on for me?
I took the clock down from the wall-
I tossed and turned to the shape they run.
The plants had no chance from the start-
They just needed someone there.
So tell me, what's the reason we lose someone?
So tell me, what's the reason our hearts, they want?
So tell me, what's the reason you held it high?
So tell me, what's the reason you're losing touch?
'Cause time takes everything we have-
And we'll do anything just to take it back.
I probably shouldn't ask, 'cause you've got someplace to be-
Won't you leave a light on for me?
Won't you leave a light on for me?
I hope you find a reason to love someone-
I hope you find a reason for your heart to give.
I hope you find someone and you let them know,
'Cause darlin' we're just runnin' in the dark.
'Cause time takes everything we are-
So won't you stay here for a while?
I probably shouldn't ask, 'cause you've got someone to see-
Won't you leave a light on for me?
Won't you leave a light on for me?