Jars Of Clay 5 Candles (you Were There) Lyrics

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