Had an easy chair. Had a nice smooth ride.
Now my poker face shows me dead inside.
And she’s all in black in my dresser drawer.
My life’s on fire. So I’ll burn some more.
She was beautiful when I stole her heart.
Now I’m in it deep. Like you read about.
So I’m slipping out through the sliding door.
My life’s on fire. So I’ll burn some more.
The room’s in flame with a bolted door.
My life’s on fire. So I’ll burn some more.
Melted down the man who I was before.
My life’s on fire. So I’ll burn some more.
Well, I keep it hid. I don’t breathe a word.
Nothing up my sleeve but this golden bird.
I just spilled my drink on the kitchen floor.
My life’s on fire. So I’ll burn some more.
Sometimes it’s slow, how it dawns on you.
But it kicked me hard. Out of the blue.
So I strike a match to the scent you wore.
My life’s on fire. So I’ll burn some more.
Only one more time. Though it’s not too wise.
I can’t look down at your sleeping eyes.
This one small step is an act of war.
My life’s on fire. So I’ll burn some more.
The room’s in flame with a bolted door.
My life’s on fire. So I’ll burn some more.
Melted down the man who I was before.
My life’s on fire. So I’ll burn some more.
credits
from Irresponsible Boy,
released May 15, 2009
CarlsonRae (Tiffany Carlson / Melanie Rae) - BG Vx
Jamin Swenson - Bass
Jim Walker - Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Slide Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion, Samples, Lead Vocals, BG Vocals
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