[v 1]i hold fire in my hands
it burns with sadness
though it pains me
though it hurts
it's put out by my tears

[chorus]
i looked at you in my time of need
begging you, on my knees
will you help me?
or will you leave?
you're the fire,
so forgive me...

[v 2]i looked to the stars
hoping for answers
wishing on each one
so many thoughts rushing
thru my head
looking for the right words

[chorus]

[v 3]looking back,
i admit i was wrong
to turn away from this song
it may not make sense to you
but trust me
it will soon

'cause i'm sorry
for the pain that i have caused
and i'm sorry
for the hurt
looking back i wished that i
never had thought of this
but now...

i look at you in my time of need
begging you, falling to my knees
are you helping me?
or will you leaving?
you're the fire,
so please forgive me
oooohhhhhh

in my hands the fire burns
and i keep my tears away...