LEAVE A LIGHT ON LOW

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[Verse 1 — soft piano, intimate vocal] Your jacket’s hanging where you left it, I still reach past it every day. I finally took the long way home And drove right past our favorite place. Your name came up on Sunday, Someone told that story you would tell. For once I made it to the ending Before I had to catch myself. [Pre-Chorus] I don’t feel brave this morning, But I got up anyway. Sometimes getting through it Means getting through today. [Chorus — gentle emotional lift] I leave a light on low, Like we did when one of us was coming home. Some nights I need to feel you close, I’m still learning how to let you go. If I find a little peace, It doesn’t mean you’re gone. I can live a little more And still leave a light on. [Verse 2 — warm bass, subtle drums enter] I missed your call that Friday, Thought I’d call when I got home. Now I play your old voicemails Just to hear you say hello. You never said much on them— “Give me a call when you get time.” Back then I’d barely listen, Now I know them line by line. [Pre-Chorus] For a second, when I hear you, It’s an ordinary day. Then the message reaches silence, And there’s so much left to say. [Chorus — fuller, still restrained] I leave a light on low, Like we did when one of us was coming home. Some nights I need to feel you close, I’m still learning how to let you go. If I find a little peace, It doesn’t mean you’re gone. I can live a little more And still leave a light on. [Brief instrumental — piano, delicate strings] [Bridge — exposed vocal, gradual build] The first time I really laughed, I felt guilty driving home. Like I’d left you there behind me For a moment of my own. But you never made me feel bad For finding something good. If you could’ve seen me smiling, I know you would’ve too. [Final Chorus — open, heartfelt] I leave a light on low, Like we did when one of us was coming home. Some nights I need to feel you close, But I don’t have to hurt to let it show. If I find a little peace, It doesn’t mean you’re gone. I can live a little more And still leave a light on. [Outro — piano only] Your jacket’s hanging where you left it. Tonight I’m heading out. I’ll leave a light on.