Leave a Light On
Belinda Carlisle
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Take my hand Tell me what you're feeling Understand This is just the beginning Although I have to go It makes me feel like crying I don't know when I'll see you again Darling, leave a light on for me I'll be there before you close the door To give you all the love that you need Darling, leave a light on for me 'Cause when the world takes me away You are still the air that I breathe I can't explain, I don't know Just how far I have to go But darling I'll keep the key Just leave the light on for me Yes, I know (I) What I'm asking is crazy You could go Just get tired of waiting But if I lose your love (lose your love) Torn out by my desire That would be the one regret of my life Darling leave a light on for me I'll be there before you close the door To give you all the love that you need Darling leave a light on for me 'Cause when the world takes me away You are still the air that I breathe I can't explain, I don't know Just how far I have to go But darling I'll keep the key Just leave a light on for me Just like a spark lights up the dark Baby that's your heart Baby that's your heart Baby that's your heart Darling leave a light on for me I'll be there before you close the door To give you all the love that you need Darling leave a light on for me (darling leave a light on) 'Cause when the world takes me away You are still the air that I breathe Darling leave a light on for me (darling leave a light on) I'll be there before you close the door I'll be all the love that you need Darling leave a light on for me (darling leave a light on) 'Cause when the world takes me away You are still the air that I breathe Darling leave a light on for me (darling leave a light on) I'll be there before you close the door To give you all the love that you need (Darling leave a light on for me, darling leave a light on) ('Cause when the world takes me away) (You are still the air that I breathe)
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Written by: Ellen Shipley, Rick Nowels
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Leave a Light On" is a pop rock song with elements of folk music.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, both well-known songwriters in the pop music industry.
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Album InformationThe song is part of Belinda Carlisle's third studio album "Runaway Horses" which was released in 1989.
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Chart Performance"Leave a Light On" became one of Carlisle's biggest hits. It reached number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Leave a Light On" was directed by Peter Care. It features Carlisle singing in a desert setting as well as scenes of her traveling through a ranch and around the desert in a classic car.
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Guitar SoloThe notable guitar solo in the song is played by musician George Harrison from the popular band The Beatles.
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Song ThemeThe song centers on themes of love, longing, and the desire for emotional connection and reassurance.
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Additional Achievements"Leave a Light On" was also successful in other countries like Australia and Canada where it reached top ten on the charts.
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Cover VersionsA few artists over the years have covered the song, including Tom Walker in 2018, though it's a song with a different theme and melody but shares the same title.
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Live PerformancesBelinda Carlisle has performed "Leave a Light On" in numerous live performances and it continues to be a fan favorite.
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