Leave a Light On
Carlisle Belinda Lyrics
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Tell me what you are feeling
Understand
This is just the beginning
Although I have to go
It makes me feel like crying
I don't know when I'll see you again
Darling leave a light on for me
I'll be there before you close the door
To give you all the love that you need
Darling leave a light on for me
'Cause when the world takes me away
You are still the air that I breathe
I can't explain I just don't know
Just how far I have to go
But darling I'll keep the key
Just leave a light on for me
Yes I know
What I'm asking is crazy
You could go
Just get tired of waiting
But if I lose your love
Torn out by my desire
That would be the one regret of my life
Just like a spark lights up the dark
Baby that's your heart
In "Leave a Light On" by Belinda Carlisle, the singer is leaving but isn't sure about the future. She wants the person she is singing to, to understand that this goodbye doesn't mean the end, it's just the beginning of the next chapter. The emotions of the singer show through when she says, "Although I have to go, it makes me feel like crying. I don't know when I'll see you again." The singer is asking her partner to wait for her and leave the light on till she comes back. She stresses on the importance of their love in her life, and even if the world takes her away, he still remains the air she breathes.
However, the singer acknowledges that asking for a light to be left on for her is crazy, but without his love, she would regret it forever. The lyrics emphasize the intensity of emotions between the two lovers who can't stay away from each other. When she says, "just like a spark lights up the dark, baby, that's your heart," it has an impact that her love is enough to save her partner.
The song is a tale of long distance love and the hope that it brings. It's an emotional journey expressed in such a way to tug at the heartstrings of listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Take my hand
Let's be together for a moment longer as I have to leave soon
Tell me what you are feeling
Share your emotions with me so I know what you're going through
Understand
Know that this is just the start of our journey together
This is just the beginning
Our relationship has just started, and there's much more for us to experience
Although I have to go
I don't want to, but I have to leave
It makes me feel like crying
I'm emotional about leaving you right now
I don't know when I'll see you again
I'm unsure of when we'll be able to meet again
Darling leave a light on for me
Keep a part of you available for me, even when I'm not around
I'll be there before you close the door
I promise to return to you before you give up on me
To give you all the love that you need
I want to provide you with the affection that you desire
'Cause when the world takes me away
Even when I'm distracted by the world, you still mean everything to me
You are still the air that I breathe
You're an essential part of my life that I cannot live without
I can't explain I just don't know
I'm not sure how to articulate my feelings right now
Just how far I have to go
I don't know how long I'll be gone or how difficult it'll be
But darling I'll keep the key
I'm fully committed to our relationship and won't give up on it
Yes I know
I'm aware that what I'm asking of you is difficult
What I'm asking is crazy
My request for you to wait for me is unreasonable
You could go
I understand that you might not want to wait for me
Just get tired of waiting
You might become bored or frustrated with waiting for me
But if I lose your love
My biggest fear is losing the connection we share
Torn out by my desire
If I let my own wants and needs get in the way, I risk losing you
That would be the one regret of my life
Losing you would be the one thing I'd always regret
Just like a spark lights up the dark
Your love has the ability to brighten up my darkest moments
Baby that's your heart
Your warmth and kindness come from the love in your heart
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Written by: RICK NOWELS, ELLEN SHIPLEY
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