Jars of clay 5 candles (you were there) lyrics

A promise or a dare

 I would jump if I knew you'd catch me

 Staring over the edge

 I can't tell if you'll be here for me

 

 

 I close my eyes and make a wish

 Turn out the lights and take a breath

 Pray that when the wick is burned

 You would say that it's all about love

 

 

 Chorus:

 

 

 You were there when I needed you

 You were there when the skies broke wide, wide open

 You were there when I needed you

 You were there when the skies broke wide, wide open

 

 

 You were never here

 

 

 I remember you said

 Love was more than your good intentions

 Empty boxes on the floor

 Things I never asked you for

 I pray that when the wick is burned

 You would say that it's all about love

 

 

 [Chorus]

 

 

 I can't see the promise of

 Excuses you fall upon

 I pray to God not holding on

 To things you've left undone

 

 

 [Chorus x 2]

 

 

 You were there when I

 You were there when I

 You were there when I needed you