Track 3 of the EP Blackout Balcony · 2024
Blackout Balcony, Candles Low
by Veda Monroe
“The whole block went dark and I lit candles on the balcony. It's the title track because it's the mood.”
r&b · hushed soul · dream soul · 3:34
Lyrics
Whole block went dark at half past nine Thunder rolling down the power line I found two candles in the kitchen drawer Lit them up and sat down on the floor Rain on the railing, rain on the glass City stopped moving, finally slow at last Neighbors on their balconies calling out hey Voices in the dark like a different day No screens, no signal Just the sound of the rain No rush, no hurry Say my name again Blackout balcony, candles low Every light is out but I like the glow Storm up above and a hush below Blackout balcony, hold me slow Let the city sleep, let the thunder go Blackout balcony, candles low You came across the hall with a flashlight beam Said I didn't want you sitting in the dark alone We shared a blanket and a bag of chips Whispering like secrets on our lips Thirty floors of strangers all gone still Somebody's guitar floating down the hill I didn't know a power cut could feel Like the first time something finally felt real No screens, no signal Just the sound of the rain No rush, no hurry Say my name again Blackout balcony, candles low Every light is out but I like the glow Storm up above and a hush below Blackout balcony, hold me slow Let the city sleep, let the thunder go Blackout balcony, candles low When the lights come back I'll remember this The flicker of a flame and a quiet kiss Let the grid stay broken just a little while I'm staying right here in the candle smile Blackout balcony, candles low Every light is out but I like the glow Storm up above and a hush below Blackout balcony, hold me slow Let the city sleep, let the thunder go Blackout balcony, candles low Candles low, candles low Rain keeps falling, soft and slow