Every Light in the House
Trace Adkins
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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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Written by: KENT M. ROBBINS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Song ReleaseThis song was released in August 1996 as the second single from Adkins' debut album, "Dreamin' Out Loud."
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Chart PerformanceThe track reached number three on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, marking it as one of Adkins' most successful early career songs.
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Song Length"Every Light in the House" runs for a total time of three minutes and 16 seconds.
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Song WriterThe song, delicately written and composed by Kent Robbins, expresses the longing of a man who still waits for his lost love to return.
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Music VideoThe music video accompanying the single was directed by acclaimed music video director, Michael Merriman.
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Games InclusionPopular farming-simulation and role-playing game, Stardew Valley, used this song in its 2016 update, further extending the song's audience and appreciation.
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Emotional ValueAdkins' deep baritone voice and the song's heart-touching lyrics often make it a country-music favorite for topics around loss and longing.
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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.
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International ReceptionDespite 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.
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Live PerformancesOver the years, the song remains a staple and most loved piece in Trace Adkins' live concert sets.
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Symbolic ImageryThe 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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