"...Excellent mood. Intelligent lyrics (not just in a brainy way, but in a clever, well put way) and great song arrangement make this an excellent song. Great hook, great story, and great vocals! Excellent arrangement! This is pro... a well written piece. The Spanish guitar is a nice and surprising touch... an exceptional song with delicious parts throughout... A songwriting masterpiece! Every line drips with intelligence - yet in an accessible way designed for the common man's listening pleasure. With exceptionally clever phrasing, masterful storytelling and amazing use of theme, this song deserves national attention!"
2007 Atlantis Listening Committee
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i lit those bridges with that fire we couldn't put out
then i stood outside and watched it
as it burned from house to house
and with a feigned sense of accomplishment
i pretended not to cry
i turned and muttered
"now the worst has finally come"
i kept your memory in a room
inside the only house i couldn't bring myself
to let the fire have its way with
so while everyone expects
the fire has cleansed the place i left
what they don't know is
i crossed that bridge before i burned it
don't say her name where i can hear you and
don't talk of the future in your hopeful tones
don't try to say she wasn't worth it
'cause this fire's cost me everything i've owned.
i made my way back through the city
between the houses used for fuel
sat down in your little room,
took out the box marked "NEVER OPEN"
now i'm sweating through my clothes
and i am breathing in your smoke
and i am keeping my eyes closed
and i will die inside this home
'cause i tried living in the valley of the shadow of moving on
but i couldn't breathe without your music in my lungs
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