Sleeping With The Light On

Mark Coker©2009

I drove past… the road on which I should have turned

I played with matches and gasoline and I… got burned

I should have known… I was told this is the way it would be

I dropped into a hole… a dusty well opened up for me

(Chorus)

I believed the lies

And chose to close my eyes

I’ve been sleeping with the light on

To all the world I pulled the blind

Let them have their lonely shadows

I’ve got peace of mind

I can’t help it if they can’t see

The road they should be on

Now I lay me down to sleep

I’ve been sleeping with light on

Just a dream… I could have sworn I heard a soul outside

Then maybe a scream… should I help or should I go and hide

If I were to shine… illuminating in the night

Those who once were blind… may find new hope in sight

(Chorus)