Bring the Signal Back

[Intro] One red lamp, one last climb The tower waits above the line [Verse 1] The obstruction light went dark at ten A fine was waiting, so we climbed again You checked the forecast, argued every cloud I checked the harness, then i checked it proud The service ladder shook beneath my feet The city spread below, the mast above complete [Chorus] Hold that line, keep the beacon bright One more turn against the night You can argue while i climb I’ll bring the signal back on time [Verse 2] The old lamp’s housing hung by one loose pin I passed the new one up, then hauled it in You called the weather window closing fast I called the top and made the bolts hold fast A cold wind cut across the platform rail I set the lens and watched the red beam sail [Chorus] Hold that line, keep the beacon bright One more turn against the night You can argue while i climb I’ll bring the signal back on time [Guitar solo] [Chorus] Hold that line, keep the beacon bright One more turn against the night You can argue while i climb I’ll bring the signal back on time [Outro] The red lamp burns above the town The fine can wait; the signal’s sound