Lyrics

I kept a watch that only told of midnight,
Called your hush a church where I could pray.
Hung my breath like incense in your half light,
Left my joy outside the nave.

I bent to fit your pew of caution,
Knelt to keep your silence fed—
Till I heard my name in honest portion,
Rung like morning through my head.

I won’t be the keeper of your shadows anymore,
I’ve got a daylight bell that opens every door.
If love can’t stand the sun, let evening have its say—
My heart rings noon, and I will walk that way.

I took the punchline laughing at my own expense,
Let your little foxes raid my vine.
When the river rose, I blamed the weather’s tense,
Never mind the dam was mine.

Now the broken watch lies on the table,
Hands apart and honest still—
Time begins where I am able,
Clock by courage, wound by will.

I won’t be the keeper of your shadows anymore,
I’ve got a daylight bell that opens every door.
If love can’t stand the sun, let evening have its say—
My heart rings noon, and I will walk that way.

No altar for a whispered oath,
No hymns to maybe, sworn or swore.
I take my vows with both eyes open—
Let daylight be my mentor.

I won’t be the keeper of your shadows anymore,
I’ve got a daylight bell that opens every door.
If love can’t stand the sun, let evening have its say—
My heart rings noon, and I will walk that way.