Build A Fire (Original)

[Verse 1]

We've driven all day and most of the night

From the Galloway Hills through the city lights

Just followed the road, not much was said

Filled up with gas when the needle touched the red

[Pre-Chorus]

Sitting here, I watch the flames

They climb higher and they take me again

And sometimes I remember when

Remember dreams, you can't trust them

[Chorus]

Build a fire

They're gonna build a fire

Gonna build a fire

They're gonna build a fire

[Verse 2]

Pulled up to rest, let the engine cool awhile

Open the beams, gathered wood for the fire

I hummed this tune to all the girls I've known

Should I care about the chances I've blown?

[Pre-Chorus]

But don't forget there's less to life

Than blowing your mind in some trashed out car

And don't forget to die the death

Of a hero with nothing left

[Chorus]

Build a fire

They're gonna build a fire

[Instrumental]

[Chorus]

They're gonna build a fire

They're gonna build a fire

Build a fire

They're gonna build a fire

They're gonna build a fire

They're gonna build a fire

[Verse 3]

When daylight breaks, we'll be down that road

Rockman and me with a lighter load

We'll stop for lunch in some taco bar

Lee Marvin on the jukebox, "Wand'rin' Star"

[Pre-Chorus]

But don't forget there's less to life

Than blowing your mind in some trashed out car

And don't forget die the death

Of a hero with nothing left

[Chorus]

Build a fire

They're gonna build a fire

Gonna build a fire

Gonna build a fire

Build a fire

They're gonna build a fire

Build a fire

They're gonna build a fire

[Outro]

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