Wasting all the pennies goin' down in an empty well No water's there to capture dreamer's dream down a vacant hole I don't know if there's anybody listening But I can still hope, whoa, whoa I'm getting high on inspiration No, I don't mean tonight, my love I need to know before you go So shine the light Pretty little problems sprouted wings just to fly to me I wonder how it seems to find its way so easily A deep breath, and I choke on the gum I chew No wonder anyone loves you, loves you I'm getting high on inspiration No, I don't mean tonight, my love I need to know before you go So shine the light I'm getting high on inspiration No, I don't mean tonight, my love I need to know before you go So shine the light Oh, there ain't no one out there for me I gotta shine, I need to set myself free There ain't nobody listening So shine the light on me I need to know before you let go Just shine the light on me I need to know, I need to know So shine I'm getting high on inspiration I need to know before you let me go I'm getting high on inspiration I'm getting high on inspiration No, I don't mean tonight, my love I need to know before you go So shine the light I'm getting high on inspiration No, I don't mean tonight, my love I need to know before you go So shine the light