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Somebody Light a Fire

Since you’ve gone it’s gotten dark, my minds a swirling haze. There ain’t no moon or rising sun to tell my night from days. I walk around like I’m dead whispering your name. Pretty soon I’m gonna freeze numb from all the pain. Somebody build a fire Somebody fan a flame Heat up this cold desire Quick-frozen in my brain Melt me down and love me I’m about to go insane Somebody light a fire Somebody fan a flame The part of me that wants you back keeps chipping at the bone. You’re like a demon in my head that’s turning me to stone. And everyday I get colder. There’s granite in my eyes. I’m afraid it won’t be much longer before you kill me with your lies. Somebody build a fire Somebody fan a flame Heat up this cold desire Quick-frozen in my brain Melt me down and love me I’m about to go insane Somebody light a fire Somebody fan the flame It’s crazy, but you’re in my blood, deep frozen in my veins. Every time I inhale a breath it’s like breathing icy rain. I’ve got to stop wanting you. You’re poison as cocaine. I should run like hell the other way. This kind of love’s deranged. God knows I should abstain… Somebody build a fire Somebody fan a flame Heat up this cold desire Quick-frozen in my brain Melt me down and love me I’m about to go insane Somebody light a fire Somebody fan a flame

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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