Our Flame

I put oil on our fire

Just a drop every night

'Cause I get scared of what'll happen

If it doesn't stay alight

And at this stage it only flickers

And it leaves me feeling torn

'Cause to have it is so comforting

But it doesn't keep me warm

And I think back to the days

When it would blaze all on its own

It's such a haze in many ways

But I remember it felt like home

And I've tried to be real careful

Making sure the flame sticks around

But deep down I know well

It's better off letting it just go out

I put oil on our fire

Try to make it a little stronger

Try to make it a little brighter

Make it last just a little longer

Oh, I guess that if it has to wilt away so soon, so be it

It's sad that we had everything

But simply didn't see it

'Cause it was beautiful, y'know

Oh, it would melt the coldest snow

And it was red, and blue, and gold

And somehow it didn't show that it was fading

And now I'm trying to figure out if it's worth saving

'Cause I put oil on our fire

Just a drop every night

Just enough to keep us on the verge

Of barely getting by

And you still act like you don't notice

And I know I should ask why

But I know exactly what you do

You sit there and you sigh

And then you make me feel like I'm the problem

And then I'd probably cry

And then you'd feel bad and say you're sorry

And then you'll say you'll try

And then we'll go 'round and around like broken records

And I'll keep pouring fuel on embers

Well, hold on tight to us

When it's so damn obvious

That our flame is dead

But we play pretend

That we don't know

And I love you still

Maybe I always will

But I have to go