Downtown tonight, I saw an old friend, someone new
I used to take comfort from, long before I met you
I caught a spark from her eyes, a forgotten desire
With a word or a touch, Lord, I could have rekindled that fire
But old flames can't hold a candle to you
No one can light up the night like you do
Flickering embers of love, I've known one or two
But old flames can't hold a candle to you
Sometimes at night, I think of the lovers I've known
And I remember how holding them had me not feel so alone
Then I feel you beside me, and even the memories are gone
Like stars in the night, lost in the sweet light of dawn
But old flames can't hold a candle to you
No one can light up the night like you do
Flickering embers of love, I've known one or two
But old flames can't hold a candle to you
Sometimes at night, I think of the lovers I've known
And I remember how holding them had me not feel so alone
Then I feel you beside me, and even the memories are gone
Like stars in the night, lost in the sweet light of dawn
But old flames can't hold a candle to you
No one can light up the night like you do
Flickering embers of love, I've known one or two
But old flames can't hold a candle to you
But old flames can't hold a candle to you
No one can light up the night like you do
Flickering embers of love, I've known one or two
But old flames can't hold a candle to you