A promise or a dare
I would jump if i knew you'd catch me
Staring over the edge
I can't tell if you'll be here for me

I close my eyes and make a wish
Turn out the lights and take a breath
Pray that when the wick is burned
You would say that it's all about love

CHORUS

You were there when I needed you
You were there when the skies broke wide, wide open
You were there when I needed you
You were there when the skies broke wide, wide open

You were never here

I remember you said
Love was more than your good intentions
Empty boxes on the floor
Things I never asked you for
I pray that when the wick is burned
You would say that it's all about love

CHORUS

I can't see the promise of
Excuses you fall upon
I pray to God not holding on
To things you've left undone

CHORUS x 2

You were there when I
You were there when I
You were there when I needed you

Words and music by Dan Haseltine, Matt Odmark, Steve Mason, Charlie Lowell © 1997 BridgeBuilding Music (BMI)/ Pogostick Music (BMI). All rights reserved.

Behind the Song:
TRIVIA: Jars Of Clay was commissioned by the producers of the 1997 Jim Carrey comedy Liar Liar to write a song for the film. "Five Candles" was written to address the father/son relationship in the film, but the song was never used for the movie. It was rejected when the producers of the film opted for outtakes in the credits instead of the Jars Of Clay song.