Track · Apr 2, 2026 · English

Porch Light Still On

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4:19

Language

English

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

You said you were sorry

In the driveway, keys in your hand

But sorry can't cover

The things that you let happen then

I was too small for shouting

Too young to stop his rage

You stared at the TV

Turned the volume up again

[Chorus]

I was the kid you never sheltered

You were the storm I stood out in

All of my scars got stitched together

By my own trembling hands

You taught me love means looking sideways

Pretend you don't see what's going on

Now I lock my doors and hold myself

But the porch light's still on

[Verse 2]

Mama kept praying

Over dishes, over wine

Said "baby, he'll change soon"

But soon never did arrive

I learned to read footsteps

Every creak in that old floor

You kissed my bruised forehead

Then walked back out the door

[Chorus]

I was the kid you never sheltered

You were the storm I stood out in

All of my scars got stitched together

By my own trembling hands

You taught me love means looking sideways

Pretend you don't see what's going on

Now I lock my doors and hold myself

But the porch light's still on

[Bridge]

Now I'm grown and I'm haunted

By the things you didn't say

I forgive you in the morning

Break again at end of day

If I ever have a daughter

She won't wonder where I stand

I'll be the one in the doorway

Shaking, but holding her hand

[Chorus]

I was the kid you never sheltered

You were the storm I stood out in

All of my scars got stitched together

By my own trembling hands

You taught me love means looking sideways

Pretend you don't see what's going on

I'm turning off the light you left

But my heart stays on

Style

countryslow sad country ballad with female vocalsbrushed drums and soft upright bass. fingerpicked acoustic guitar leadspedal steel answering the vocal lines. verses stay intimate and close-mic’dchorus swells gently with extra harmonies and a subtle organ pad. keep the hurt raw but the delivery tenderlike a late-night confession on a quiet porch.sadenglish

Prompt

female Sad country Hurt past loved ones never protected

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GeneratedApr 2, 2026

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