[Verse 1] Loretta sits up, the room holds its breath “Is there still a home for me?” she says “I fear for my mother, I fear for my dad What if the ruler has hurt them bad?” [Pre-Chorus] We never thought the danger could reach The quiet ones beyond our reach My stomach turns; the question stays: Why didn’t we bring them away? [Chorus] Hold on, Loretta, hold on tonight There may be a door still open, a porch light burning bright They kept their heads down, never took a side Maybe they’re safe, maybe hope survived Hold on, Loretta, don’t let fear decide [Verse 2] “They didn’t believe him, they never spoke out He has no reason to seek them out,” I say like a promise I’m trying to make Though every word trembles, though every breath shakes [Pre-Chorus] We never thought the danger could reach The quiet ones beyond our reach I see the worry behind her eyes And offer the hope I can’t certify [Chorus] Hold on, Loretta, hold on tonight There may be a door still open, a porch light burning bright They kept their heads down, never took a side Maybe they’re safe, maybe hope survived Hold on, Loretta, don’t let fear decide [Bridge] If morning brings a message, if a voice comes through We’ll cross every border, we’ll find our way to you Till then, take my hand; let the doubt pass by We can keep a little hope alive [Final Chorus] Hold on, Loretta, hold on tonight There may be a door still open, a porch light burning bright They kept their heads down, never took a side Maybe they’re safe, maybe hope survived Hold on, Loretta, we’ll search until we find Hold on, Loretta, you won’t face it alone [Outro] Maybe they’re safe Maybe hope survived Hold on, Loretta We’ll find them in time
