Every Light in the House

Trace Adkins

About Every Light in the House

"Every Light in the House" is a song written by Kent Robbins and recorded by American country music artist Trace Adkins. It was released in August 1996 as the second single from his debut album Dreamin' Out Loud. It was his first Top 5 single on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart, where it peaked at #3.


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1996
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I told you I'd leave a light on
In case you ever wanted to come back home
You smiled and said you appreciate the gesture
I took your every word to heart
'Cause I can't stand us being apart
And just to show how much I really miss ya

Every light in the house is on
The backyard's bright as the crack of dawn
The front walk looks like runway lights
It's kinda like noon in the dead of night
Every light in the house is on
Just in case you ever do get tired of being gone
Every light in the house is on

If I should ever start forgetting
I'll turn the lights off one by one
So you can see that I agree it's over
But until then I want you to know
If you look south, you'll see a glow
That's me waiting at home each night to hold ya

Every light in the house is on
The backyard's bright as the crack of dawn
The front walk looks like runway lights
It's kinda like noon in the dead of night
Every light in the house is on
Just in case you ever do get tired of being gone
Oh every light in the house is on
The backyard's bright as the crack of dawn
The front walk looks like runway lights
It's kinda like noon in the dead of night
Every light in the house is on
Just in case you ever do get tired of being gone
Every light in the house is on

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Trace Adkins

Tracy Darrell "Trace" Adkins (born January 13, 1962) is an American country music artist and actor. He made his debut in 1996 with the album Dreamin' Out Loud, released on Capitol Records Nashville. Since then, Adkins has released seven more studio albums and two Greatest Hits compilations. In addition, he has charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard country music charts, including the Number One hits "(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing", "Ladies Love Country Boys", and "You're Gonna Miss This", which peaked in 1997, 2007, and 2008, respectively. "I Left Something Turned on at Home" went to No. 1 on Canada's country chart. All but one of his studio albums have received gold or platinum certification in the United States; his highest-selling to date is 2005's… more »

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Written by: KENT M. ROBBINS

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Every Light in the House" is a song by American country music artist Trace Adkins.
Song Release
This song was released in August 1996 as the second single from Adkins' debut album, "Dreamin' Out Loud."
Chart Performance
The track reached number three on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, marking it as one of Adkins' most successful early career songs.
Song Length
"Every Light in the House" runs for a total time of three minutes and 16 seconds.
Song Writer
The song, delicately written and composed by Kent Robbins, expresses the longing of a man who still waits for his lost love to return.
Music Video
The music video accompanying the single was directed by acclaimed music video director, Michael Merriman.
Games Inclusion
Popular farming-simulation and role-playing game, Stardew Valley, used this song in its 2016 update, further extending the song's audience and appreciation.
Emotional Value
Adkins' deep baritone voice and the song's heart-touching lyrics often make it a country-music favorite for topics around loss and longing.
Signature Style
"Every Light in the House" reinforced Adkins' image as a tough yet sensitive cowboy, a persona that would become his trademark in the country music world.
International Reception
Despite being a country song, "Every Light in the House" gained popularity in various places around the globe, especially in countries where country music has a significant following, like Canada and Australia.
Live Performances
Over the years, the song remains a staple and most loved piece in Trace Adkins' live concert sets.
Symbolic Imagery
The song uses the powerful image of a house with all its light turned on to represent the constant hope of the protagonist for his lost love to return, displaying a strong metaphorical side to country songwriting.

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