Jars Of Clay 5 Candles Lyrics

5 Candles 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