When a fan in Brazil sent me a poem with the phrase “wasting candles”, something about that caught my eye. I decided to write a song about it. There have been a couple of very specific people in my life who for whatever reason couldn’t find their way back to “good”. While part of the imagery in the lyrics may conjure “giving up” or resignation, I can promise you that I am not. Wasting Candles means that I will continue to light the way, in case you ever make it back to good. I hope everyone enjoys the song.
Tie me up in knots and wait
Leave the love light on in case
Praying plays a greater part than I ever dreamed
Hang my hope upon the door
Wish for sun out when it pours
I will keep us warm
Can’t say it was for nothing
Can’t say it was for me
Keep the empty hours and let me be
I will keep wasting candles …wasting candles
Light it up and watch it burn
Go it until you return
Can’t say it was for nothing
Can’t say it was for me
Keep the empty hours and let me be
I will keep wasting candles