heaven will have to wait

you fell into the murky depth

and grieved as if the things you loved had left

but they ain’t gone yet

you said a prayer before you wept

and drank as if you really could forget

but it ain’t dark yet

hold on, wait a minute

you’re so strong, keep on living

let your head down, lay it on me, you’re safe

been so long

since you slept on me, lie down

you just need a little time now

heaven will have to wait

heaven will have to wait

you asked me what it means to rest

to keep your light lit upon my desk

and then confessed

that you were scared i’d love you less

if i had no one there upon my chest

in an empty nest

hold on, wait a minute

you’re so strong, keep on living

let your head down, lay it on me, you’re safe

been so long

since you slept on me, lie down

you just need a little time now

heaven will have to wait

heaven will have to wait