"This Lady's Not Home Today" lyrics

Got a house on the hill
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 leaving them there
When nobody's home when you need them
Even after you love them and feed them

Say do not disturb me
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's shoulder in my hurt, Lord

But 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 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 leaving them there
When nobody's home when you need them
Even after you love them and feed them, 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