did the fire go out

We met in the winter when evenings were dark

One look from you and it set off a spark

The embers you blew on burst into light

You lit up my days and you sparkled my nights.

Did the fire go out? Did the fire go out?

What’s that about, when the fire goes out?

The summer was hot, there was fuel in the tank.

We spent it with Willie, Augustus and Hank.

Shane and Gene Vincent came round every week,

King Tubby and Emmylou kissing our cheek.

Did the fire go out? Did the fire go out?

What’s that about, when the fire goes out?

Did the fire go out? Did the fire go out?

What’s that about, when the fire goes out?

I cannot curse you or issue the blame

‘Cos I held your hand when you turn down the flame.

I’m too proud to beg, to bow or say please,

So how can I tell you I’m still weak at Denise.

Did the fire go out? Did the fire go out?

What’s that about, when the fire goes out?

Well maybe in springtime when blossoms unfold

I’ll open my window and not feel the cold.

I’ll walk in the valley, the hillside and park

I’ll open my eyes and not see the dark.

Did the fire go out? Did the fire go out?

What’s that about, when the fire goes out?

Did the fire go out? Did the fire go out?

What’s that about, when the fire goes out?

Did the fire go out? Did the fire go out?

What’s that about, when the fire goes out?

(lyrics by Vin Murtagh ©2010)