[Verse]
I know I should pay more mind
More care
To the words I throw into the air
It’s not right
I know it’s not fair
When I wound you without being aware
[Prechorus]
But sometimes the flames start small
A spark I don’t notice at all
[Chorus]
Accidental fires burn the same
Whether it’s on purpose or a passing flame
I don’t mean it but it hurts just the same
Accidental fires
I’m to blame
[Verse 2]
You said it’s not just when I’m mad
Even calm words can make you sad
A stumble
A slip
An unintended jab
Still cuts deep
Still leaves us bad
[Bridge]
I see smoke where we used to dance
Falling embers from something we chance
If I could rewind
I’d change the stance
But words don’t bend
They don’t romance
[Chorus]
Accidental fires burn the same
Whether it’s on purpose or a passing flame
I don’t mean it but it hurts just the same
Accidental fires
I’m to blame