[Verse 1] First of November, the candles start to glow Marigolds on the windowsill, petals drifting slow I light a little flame for every face I've known Every name still written on the walls I've come and gone The clocks are turning back, the hour stretches long Daylight saving steals the night, but I've got you right there with me, where you belong [Pre-Chorus] And the stars are keeping time tonight Every constellation a lullaby [Chorus] First of November, we are the light Holding the dark, holding the night Every soul that's gone before Still shines on me, I'm sure First of November, the candles burn Every little flame a small return We are the living, we are the flame Whispering your name, whispering your name [Verse 2] Your favorite song is stuck on the radio I don't turn it off, I let it play For the ghost of you, the ghost of us The ghost of better days The sky is turning violet, the city hums a tune A thousand little voices singing under the moon I'm not afraid of the ones who came before They're just the first ones home [Pre-Chorus] And the stars are keeping time tonight Every constellation a lullaby [Chorus] First of November, we are the light Holding the dark, holding the night Every soul that's gone before Still shines on me, I'm sure First of November, the candles burn Every little flame a small return We are the living, we are the flame Whispering your name, whispering your name [Bridge] So let the candles burn till morning Let the marigolds cover the floor I'm not afraid of the ones who came before They're just the first ones home [Chorus] First of November, we are the light Holding the dark, holding the night Every soul that's gone before Still shines on me, I'm sure First of November, the candles burn Every little flame a small return We are the living, we are the flame Whispering your name, whispering your name [Outro] Your name, your name, I whisper your name Through the candles, through the rain
