This Lady’s Not Home - Melissa Manchester

This Lady's Not Home - Melissa Manchester
Got a house on the hill
And it's constantly filled
With a number of passing aquaintences
But I'm tired and spent
From all the friendships well meant
And the rents getting high
On my maintenance Lord
But why should
I worry about leaving '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 to long left alone
Without somebody shoulder'n my hurt Lord
But why should
I worry about leave'n 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 fuses
And tending to my bruises
Trying to find my direction Lord
Why should I care
About leave'n 'em there
When nobody's home
When you need '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