we pass in the hallway
i stop to kiss you on the cheek
but you're in a hurry
you've got a deadline you must meet
you're working so much these days
you don't have time to spend with me
but i keep hoping we might get back
to the way love used to be
i am the keeper of the flame
you only helped me build the fire
and it's getting harder every day
to make our love burn with desire
'cause if i left it up to you
only ashes would remain
when it needs shelter from the rain
i am the keeper of the flame
we live here together
but i feel we're worlds apart
when i tell you i love you
you never listen with your heart
i may look like i'm doing fine
but i'm dying deep inside
'cause i've done all that i can do
to try and keep this love alive
i am the keeper of the flame
you only helped me build the fire
and it's getting harder every day
to make our love burn with desire
'cause if i left it up to you
only ashes would remain
when it needs shelter from the rain
i am the keeper of the flame
oh
when it needs shelter from the rain
i am the keeper of the flame