Got a house on the hill and
it's constantly filled
With a num ber of
passing acquaintances
But I'm tired and spent from
all the friendships well -meant
And the rent's getting high
on my maintenance law
Why should I worry about leaving them there when
nobody's home when you need them
Even after you love
them and feed them
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 sandwich blanket for comfort
But I got needs of my own
I've been too long left alone
Without somebody's shoulder
I in my heart,
Lord, why should I worry about leaving
them there when nobody's home
When you need them,
even after you love them and feed them
Oh
God, say do not disturb me,
this lady's not home today
Time off for
good behaviour
Time off to be
my saviour
I'll stay in touch with
your in de cision
So I'll have something to return to
After this brief intermission
Keep the nightlight to see by
Remind you of me
That morning I'll be your protection
But right now I'm
relighting my fuses
And tending to my bruises
Trying to find my direction, love
Why should I care
About leaving up there
When nobody's home
When you need her
Even after you love her
My feet are my heart
Say do not disturb me
This lady's not home
Today
Nobody said they loved you
Oh, do not disturb me
This lady's not home today
Thank you for
Thank you.