Discover the story of the song > Put a Penny in the Slot – fionn regan

The protagonist apologizes for taking some items from his partner's house and promises to return them through Fed-Ex. He recalls a strange encounter with three men selling church candles and lighting one for his partner. He suggests a book for her loneliness and expresses his sadness over not being with her. The song repeatedly mentions putting a penny in a slot to make a light shine and encourages the protagonist to move on from his partner.