Mark Cullen: The Music

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This was written for Aleksandra after our relationship ended. The song took roughly a year to write and record all the parts and was, in addition to becoming my final tribute to her, a healing experience. Of course, to me, healing is part of what music has always been to me - it has always been my life raft in the sea of life...

Leave The Light On
©2007 Words and Music by Mark Cullen
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I can't believe it's not been long
since I held you in my arms
Now you're not there,
it tears me apart
Yes I know I made mistakes
And I know I can't erase the shadow cast
across your heart
If fate wills it be over
Baby I think I will make it fine
But if ever there's a time
you should change your mind, love
Leave the light on

I know I was so wrong
I didn't know myself and lost my way with you
and we fell apart
All the things I've said and done
Will forever haunt me
The price I have to pay
to lose your heart
If fate wills it be over
Baby I think I can make it fine
But if ever there's a time
The story of us cries, love
Leave the light on

The life I knew is now just shattered glass
on the frozen ground
The pieces jagged and stained grey
My hands are bleeding with the memories
of what I can't undo
Today
and everyday

I never knew a hurt this deep
I never knew life could be empty as it is
with us torn apart
Yes I know I am to blame
And I know the flame is smothered now and gone
in your heart
If fate wills it be over
Baby I'm think I'm gonna make it fine
But if ever there's a time
you should change your mind, love
Leave the light on