Porch Light On

Lyrics

Verse 1

Every Friday after work
I'd head down that old two-lane
Dust behind these worn-out tires
Same old route, different day

Long before I'd see the house
There'd be one familiar glow
Shining through the evening darkness
Telling me just where to go

Chorus

There was always a porch light on
Waiting at the end of the drive
Like somebody knew I'd be coming
Long before I'd arrive

It never said a single word
But somehow I'd always know
No matter where this life may lead...
There's a porch light on back home

Verse 2

Mama'd wave from the kitchen window
Dad'd meet me by the gate
Grandma'd already have coffee ready
Grandpa'd ask, "Why're you so late?"

We'd laugh about another work week
Till the stars filled up the sky
Funny how those simple evenings
Still feel like home tonight

Chorus

There was always a porch light on
Waiting at the end of the drive
Like somebody knew I'd be coming
Long before I'd arrive

It never said a single word
But somehow I'd always know
No matter where this life may lead...
There's a porch light on back home

Bridge

Now my own kids pull in the driveway
After chasing dreams all week
I leave that old light burning
Before they ever reach the street

Maybe someday they'll remember
Like I still remember mine
How one little light can say
"You'll always have a place to find."

Final Chorus

There's still a porch light on
Shining through the evening air
Calling every wandering heart
Back to the people who care

The world may keep on turning
And the years may come and go
But as long as this old house still stands...
There'll be a porch light on

Yeah, if you ever need your way back...

Just look for the porch light on.