“House Rules” by Lamplight – A Song Feature

 

     “House Rules” is strong for three minutes and then powerful during the conclusion that follows. The song from Lamplight is a contemplation on grief and one’s relationships with those who have passed. We are posting the song today in honor of a friend who passed one year ago after a hard-fought and courageous battle with an all-to-common disease.
 
     Lamplight is the project of Ian Hatcher-Williams, who is preparing for the release of his self-titled debut LP. The LP will drop on March 8th, 2024, via Western Vinyl. While talking about the single “House Rules,” Hatcher-Williams explained:
  “Death has always been a deafening reminder that the anger and resentment we carry with us isn't worth the weight it bears. This song came in the form of a mantra to myself, spilling out as I was grieving just days before the recording session, thinking the record might get canned. Love as many as you can, and forgive the rest. As we all hurtle to our end, love is all there is time for.”
 
     “House Rules” by Lamplight      

Lyrics of “House Rules” by Lamplight
Windows rattle, moneys tight
Burned both ends of that candle I liked
 
From the old, up sprouts the new
Life moves on and so will you
Look back fondly keep who you can
Don't keep guns inside the house
 
Take the train down through the valley
Leaves are changing just like me
Every good fruit has a season
Learn to love the smell of decay
 
From the old, up sprouts the new
Life moves on and so will you
Look back fondly keep who you can
Don't keep guns inside the house
 
Teddy's sleeping, pushing daisies
Thought I heard him follow me
Kill to hold him one more minute
Can't clean up that carpet stain
 
From the old, up sprouts the new
Life moves on and so will you
Look back fondly keep who you can
Don't keep guns inside the house