Walking on coal and brass is harder than I can stand
The fire escape is looking fine enough
But I'll stay where it's hotter, even though I know better
I feel the flame under water, I'm numb but still feeling pain
This time I'll break the glass and fight the fire
I'll try, I'll try, I'll try to fight your fire
I will take a chance, though we're down to the wire
I'll try, I'll try, I'll try to fight your fire
Falling beneath our feet like sand through broken fingers
the floor is all mirror held up with ancient tape
Inside of a picture I try to remember
I hear the pull of a match and the start of a feverish blaze
This time I'll break the glass and fight the fire
I'll try, I'll try, I'll try to fight your fire
I will take a chance, though we're down to the wire
I'll try, I'll try, I'll try to fight your fire