This Lady's Not Home
And it's constantly filled
With a number of passing acquaintances
But I'm tired and spent
From all the friendships well meant
And the rent's getting high on my maintenance, Lord
But why should I worry about leavin' 'em there
When nobody's home when you need 'em
Even after you love 'em and feed 'em
Say do not disturb
This lady's not home today
Well, I can't be a fool
Though I'd like to come through
With a satin-edged blanket for comfort
But I got needs of my own
I've been too long left alone
Without somebody shoulder'n my hurt, Lord
Wwhy should I worry about leavin' them there
When nobody's home when you need 'em
Even after you love 'em and feed 'em, oh Lord
Say do not disturb me
This lady's not home today
Time off for good behavior
Time off to be my savior
Stay in touch with your indecision
So I'll have something to return to
After this brief intermission
Keep the night light to see by
Remind you of me
By the morning I'll be your protection
But right now I'm relighting my fuses
And tending to my bruises
Trying to find my direction, Lord
Why should I care
About leavin' 'em there
When nobody's home when you need 'em,
Even after you love 'em and feed 'em, oh Lord
Say do not disturb me this lady's not home today
Never meant to love you
Oh do not disturb me
This lady's not home today