light the candle, burning slowly
he is coming home
like the knight with wasted glory
he left town alone

she's waiting for him
she's had it up to here
as she stares out the window
you make out a sigh
a tear rolls down her cheek
she's in defeat

lights on and lights out
in her lonely penthouse
so many hurting words
why did you stay with him?
he always wanted to leave you

he's boarding a train
he's happier this way
as he stares out the window
you make out a smile
he's crossing county lines
and thinking everything will be just fine

lights on in the house
she's waiting for him
lights out in the house