[Verse]
The sky fell heavy
A weight on my chest
Clouds won't scatter
The sun's a guest
I reach for your hand
But it's cold in the air
Empty room
Empty chair
You're not there
[Chorus]
When the light comes back
Will you be near?
Will the shadows fade
Will the path be clear?
I'm holding on
To the edge of a prayer
When the light comes back
Will you be there?
[Verse 2]
The trees whisper low
But they don't reply
The river hums deep
It just passes by
I laid down my heart where the roots run wild
But the earth stayed still
No sign
No smile
[Prechorus]
Oh
Time's a cruel thief
It steals and it breaks
Leaves you counting the cracks
Counting mistakes
[Chorus]
When the light comes back
Will you be near?
Will the shadows fade
Will the path be clear?
I'm holding on
To the edge of a prayer
When the light comes back
Will you be there?
[Bridge]
The harmonica wails like a lonesome train
Violin cries in the soft
Cold rain
Each note’s a question
Each chord’s a plea
Are you out there waiting
Waiting for me?