[Verse 1] I leave the porch light on though no one said they’re coming The kettle clicks itself to sleep beside the sink I fold the day up carefully, then set it by the doorway As if good news might need a place to land [Pre-Chorus] I’ve tried to make a map from every almost I’ve held the door through weather, held my breath Maybe I don’t have to chase the turning Maybe it can find me where I am [Chorus] I hope happiness finds its way to me Past the rooms I’ve kept too quiet Past the years I couldn’t name I hope it finds the road I’m on And doesn’t need me to be ready Just comes in and stays [Verse 2] There’s a list beneath the magnet on the refrigerator Small things I meant to do when I felt more like myself I water the one plant that keeps leaning toward the window And let that count as tending to a life [Pre-Chorus] I’ve tried to earn the morning by enduring I’ve called the waiting something I deserved Maybe I can leave a little space here Maybe joy can come without a word [Chorus] I hope happiness finds its way to me Past the rooms I’ve kept too quiet Past the years I couldn’t name I hope it finds the road I’m on And doesn’t need me to be ready Just comes in and stays [Bridge] If it comes softly, I will hear it If it comes late, I’ll let it in No grand arrival, no explanation Just one good hour beginning again [Final Chorus] I hope happiness finds its way to me Past the rooms I’ve kept too quiet Past the years I couldn’t name I hope it finds the road I’m on And doesn’t need me to be ready Just comes in and stays Just comes in and stays [Outro] I leave the porch light on Not because I’m certain But because I can
