Candles

Lyrics
I tried to do all that I can But the churches have run out of candles I tried to give you all I own But the bankers have run out of loaners Its always just that little bit more That doesnt get you what youre looking for I tried to block the cabin door But the churches have run out of candles I tried to lend a helping hand But the rooms have all run out of pamphlets I tried to cook it up and turn The kitchen has run out of canned bits Its always just that little bit more That doesnt get you what youre looking for I tried a beggin on the cabin floor But the churches have run out of candles Turn one day in the cathedral I finally lit you a candle And all along the vaulted halls The virgins did smile from their mantles Its always just that little bit more That doesnt get you what youre looking for But gets you where you need to go But the churches have run out of candles Its always just that little bit more That doesnt get you what youre looking for But gets you where you need to go But the churches have run out of candles Its always just that little bit more That doesnt get you what youre looking for But gets you where you need to go But the churches have run out of candles

Source: MetroLyrics

Performances
"Rufus Wainwright 'Candles' Live on Soundcheck" by WNYC (May 8, 2012) at YouTube:

"Rufus Wainwright live - 'Candles' [HD] Inside Sleeve, ABC RN" by ABC RN (September 11, 2012) at YouTube:

"Rufus Wainwright - 'Candles' (Live at WFUV)" by WFUV Radio (October 2, 2013) at YouTube: