Leave a Light On

Belinda Carlisle

About Leave a Light On

"Leave a Light On" is a pop song written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, produced by Nowels for Belinda Carlisle's third solo album Runaway Horses (1989). The single narrowly missed the top ten in the US peaking at number 11. It fared much better elsewhere, reaching the top five in several countries, including Australia, Austria, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.


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Take my hand
Tell me what you're feeling
Understand
This is just the beginning 

Although I have to go
It makes me feel like crying
I don't know when I'll see you again 

Darling, leave a light on for me
I'll be there before you close the door
To give you all the love that you need

Darling, leave a light on for me
'Cause when the world takes me away
You are still the air that I breathe 

I can't explain, I don't know
Just how far I have to go
But darling I'll keep the key
Just leave the light on for me 

Yes, I know (I)
What I'm asking is crazy
You could go
Just get tired of waiting

But if I lose your love (lose your love)
Torn out by my desire
That would be the one regret of my life 

Darling leave a light on for me
I'll be there before you close the door
To give you all the love that you need

Darling leave a light on for me
'Cause when the world takes me away
You are still the air that I breathe 

I can't explain, I don't know
Just how far I have to go
But darling I'll keep the key
Just leave a light on for me 

Just like a spark lights up the dark
Baby that's your heart
Baby that's your heart
Baby that's your heart

Darling leave a light on for me
I'll be there before you close the door
To give you all the love that you need

Darling leave a light on for me (darling leave a light on)
'Cause when the world takes me away
You are still the air that I breathe 

Darling leave a light on for me (darling leave a light on)
I'll be there before you close the door
I'll be all the love that you need

Darling leave a light on for me (darling leave a light on)
'Cause when the world takes me away
You are still the air that I breathe 

Darling leave a light on for me (darling leave a light on)
I'll be there before you close the door
To give you all the love that you need
(Darling leave a light on for me, darling leave a light on)
('Cause when the world takes me away)
(You are still the air that I breathe)

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Belinda Carlisle

Belinda Jo Carlisle (born August 17, 1958) is an American singer who gained worldwide fame as the lead vocalist of the Go-Go's, one of the most successful all-female bands of all time and the first such group whose members wrote their own songs and played their own instruments. Topping the Billboard charts with the Go-Go's, she sold more than seven million albums in just three years and later went on to a successful solo career with hits "Mad About You", "Summer Rain", "I Get Weak", "Circle in the Sand", "Leave a Light On" and "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" among others, which were major successes in the United States and United Kingdom as well as internationally. Her autobiography, Lips Unsealed, published in June 2010, reached No. 27 on the The New York Times… more »

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Written by: Ellen Shipley, Rick Nowels

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Leave a Light On" is a pop rock song with elements of folk music.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, both well-known songwriters in the pop music industry.
Album Information
The song is part of Belinda Carlisle's third studio album "Runaway Horses" which was released in 1989.
Chart Performance
"Leave a Light On" became one of Carlisle's biggest hits. It reached number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Leave a Light On" was directed by Peter Care. It features Carlisle singing in a desert setting as well as scenes of her traveling through a ranch and around the desert in a classic car.
Guitar Solo
The notable guitar solo in the song is played by musician George Harrison from the popular band The Beatles.
Song Theme
The song centers on themes of love, longing, and the desire for emotional connection and reassurance.
Additional Achievements
"Leave a Light On" was also successful in other countries like Australia and Canada where it reached top ten on the charts.
Cover Versions
A few artists over the years have covered the song, including Tom Walker in 2018, though it's a song with a different theme and melody but shares the same title.
Live Performances
Belinda Carlisle has performed "Leave a Light On" in numerous live performances and it continues to be a fan favorite.

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