Fire Hazard

I was drowning in the deep end
When I saw your spark
It's a long way down
Under lit cigars

You were trapped along the inside
Cursing at the walls
That were built by fools
Who don't know how to carry on

But please don't burn them out
Please don't burn them out
Oh please don't burn them out
Or you might just burn yourself

There's a crack along the pavement
Where I wrote your name
I hope you see it when
You feel as though you're not the same

I gathered leaves and broken branches
To help you ease the pain
I hope the spark's still there
Even if it's not a flame

Please don't burn me out
Please don't burn me out
Please don't burn me out
Unless that's what you need

Cause you're a fire hazard burning out
Looking for a place to sprout
I know what your thinking now
As time is ticking through the clouds

Hoping that you'll stay the same
Hoping everything will change
Pouring liquor through your veins
Knowing it'll take your brain

I can see it though the tears
I can hear what no one hears
Somewhere where it's not too late
Somewhere that your heart can take

Stand up leave the past behind
Open up your weary eyes
Take my hand and start to try
I have never been the type to

Slow dance with life
But maybe there's a better place on the outside
Where you can rest
And make peace with the fire hazard that's beating in your chest