Looking For The Light

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 knew she was there in her bedroom, so I'd tiptoe down the hall
 Lay my head on the floor and try to see under her door
 I was looking for the light
 When it was on, I knew everything was all right
 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
 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 found a one room apartment has monsters of it's own
 So sometimes, I'd go out and drive by that old house
 And I was looking for the light
 When it was on, I knew everything was all right
 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
 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