Leave a little lamp on in the basement Let's shed some light on what you left behind I don't want to go down to the basement This mess won't clean up overnight Dirty conscience, clear thoughts We've got our hearts in our throats Gunshot. Rotgut. I might throw up Your soul must have raged like the ocean Kick children, bite dogs on a good day Your spirit crushed, You got lost in the commotion Kick children, bite dogs on a good day Gently creep down the stairs Get the family prepared To be humbled and maybe crumble Dirty conscience, clear thoughts Left on the floor to be mopped Gunshot. Rotgut. I might throw up Just one tiny last thing to prove that you care Leave a little light on in the basement I'll do it for you Even though i know you're never comin home Leave a little light on in the basement I'll do it for you And pray to god that you can feel my love Leave a little light on in the basement Just one tiny last thing to prove that i care This mess won't clean up overnight I'll leave a little light on