Flirting with the Flame (Remastered)

[Verse 1] It was just a little spark, no harm done I swore I had control, was just for fun I wore a smile like armor, said I’m alright But every night I fell a little deeper in the fight [Pre-Chorus] Silken lies and silver smoke Told myself I'd never choke But the mirror doesn’t lie And I can't fake this high [Chorus] I was flirting with the flame Knew the risk, but played the game Close enough to feel the burn Still I never seemed to learn Running headfirst through the smoke Holding on, but losing hope It's a dangerous game Flirting with the flame [Verse 2] It was just a quiet cry, no one heard A thousand silent screams behind each word I dressed the wound with shame and blame Convincing everyone I wasn’t in pain [Pre-Chorus] Candlelight in empty rooms I danced beneath a reckless moon Told myself I’d break away But the fire begged me to stay [Chorus] I was flirting with the flame Knew the risk, but played the game Close enough to feel the burn Still I never seemed to learn Running headfirst through the smoke Holding on, but losing hope It's a dangerous game Flirting with the flame [Bridge] I thought I could quit it Thought I’d rise up and forget it But every time I swore "no more" I fell harder than before Now I’m crying out to skies With a voice I barely recognize Can you still hear me through the pain? Or did I lose myself in vain? [Final Chorus] I was flirting with the flame Now I’m calling out Your name Close enough to taste regret But I’m not ready to give up yet Tangled in the smoke and shame But I won't die inside this game No more playing with the flame No more flirting with the flame [Outro] It started with a spark Now I’m standing in the dark But I’m done Flirting with the flame