When I was young I was frightened, by shadow monsters on my wall
And I was convinced they would get me in the dark, if I slept at all
I know she was there in her bedroom, so I tip-toed down the hall
Laid my head on the floor and tried to see under her door
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I was looking for the light
When it was on I knew everything was alright
Before I could knock she'd open the door and I'd look up and seen that
smile
She always knew, when I was looking for the light
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At 19 I had all the answers thought I could make it on my own
As we were packing she said don't ever forget this is always your home
Soon I foung a one room apartment has monsters of its own
So sometimes I go out and drive by that old house (Repeat chorus)
I stood there filled with fear as she was passing away
They said she can't hear you now all we can do is pray
As I squeezed her hand she opened her eyes
And smiled for me one last time
She always knew, when I was looking for the light