I can burn the candle in the night when darkness defies me,
But I have begged forgiveness for my life and these streets still deny me, I‘m still alone.
So many nights I‘ve fallen to my knees in hope, in desperation
I find my candle‘s flame lost in the breeze. It was my only consolation, now I’m alone.
Hey you can spare a light for my candle? Hey you could you spare some change today?
Voices in the darkness hear my plea and echo my resentment.
They say “why must I burn this candle in the street
while others live their lives in deep contentment and I’m alone?”
Hey you can spare a light for my candle? “No.” Hey you would you care to change today?
(solo)
This candle‘s casting shadows in the darkness, summer’s come and gone.
The winds are blowing winter through my home, December holds a chill that cuts the bone and I’m alone.
Hey you can spare a light for my candle? Oh, hey you would you care to change today?
Hey you can spare a light for my candle? “No.” Hey you would you dare to light my way?
I can burn the candle in the night when dark mystifies me,
But I have begged forgiveness for my life and these streets still deny me. I’m still alone.
