Friend or flame

Title: “Friend or Flame”

(Intro – Slow build)

I walked out of a house that was never my home,

A heart full of echoes, a soul left alone.

She said she loved me—then turned away,

But your voice pulled me through one more day.

(Verse 1)

Tell me, are we just friends burning time?

Or is this a spark that refuses to die?

I’m a married man, but the vows are gone,

Now it’s your name that I’m leaning on.

(Chorus – Loud, powerful)

Are we dancing in denial or running to fate?

Is this just comfort, or love we create?

You say you care—but do you want my name?

Are we just a fire… or a never-ending flame?

(Verse 2)

She left me cold in a bed built for two,

You gave me light when the night bled through.

I don’t want to be some secret regret,

I want a life we ain’t running from yet.

(Chorus)

Are we dancing in denial or running to fate?

Is this just comfort, or love we create?

You say you care—but do you want my name?

Are we just a fire… or a never-ending flame?

(Bridge – stripped down, emotional)

Say it straight—don’t blur the line,

Do you want a life with me, or just a borrowed time?

I’m breaking chains—I’m nearly free,

But I won’t leap blind, so tell me what we’ll be.

(Verse 3 – returns harder)

I’m not your side story, your band-aid pain,

I want thunder, truth, not just passing rain.

So say the word and I’ll walk through hell,

But if it’s not real—then don’t ring my bell.

(Final Chorus – loudest and most emotional)

Are we dancing in denial or running to fate?

Is this just comfort, or love we create?

You say you care—but do you want my name?

Are we just a fire… or a never-ending flame?

(Outro – slow, haunting)

I’ve got one match left and a heart that’s torn,

So friend or flame…

Which side are you on?

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