Old Flames
Bobby Sahlen Lyrics
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I use to take comfort from long before I met you
I caught a spark from his eyes of forgotten desire
With a word, or a touch, I could have rekindled that fire
Old flames can't hold a candle to you
No one can light up the night like you do
Flickering embers of love
But old flames can't hold a candle to you
Sometimes at night, I think of old lovers I've known
I remember how holding them helped me not feel so alone
Then I feel you beside me and even their memories are gone
Like stars in the night lost in the sweet light of dawn
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
Old flames can't hold a candle to you
Mmmm
In the song Old Flames, Bobby Sahlen reflects on a chance encounter with an old friend he used to take comfort from before he met his current lover. When he sees the spark in his friend's eyes, he is reminded of the forgotten desire he once had. He realizes that with just a word or a touch, he could have rekindled that old flame, but he knows that old flames can't hold a candle to his current lover. No one can light up the night like his current lover does.
The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia as the singer reminisces about old lovers he has known. He remembers how holding them made him feel less alone, but he also acknowledges that all of these old lovers pale in comparison to his current flame. When he feels his current lover beside him, even the memories of his old flames fade away like stars in the sweet light of dawn.
Overall, the song Old Flames is about the power of true love and how it can overcome the temptation of revisiting old flames. It is a tribute to the special connection between two people who light up each other's lives like no one else can.
Line by Line Meaning
Downtown tonight, I saw an old friend, someone who
Bobby Sahlen saw an old friend in the city area tonight
I use to take comfort from long before I met you
This old friend used to be a source of comfort for Bobby Sahlen well before he met his current partner
I caught a spark from his eyes of forgotten desire
Bobby Sahlen felt a spark of desire rekindled when he looked into his old friend's eyes
With a word, or a touch, I could have rekindled that fire
Even a small gesture or word could have reignited the passion he felt for his old friend
Old flames can't hold a candle to you
His current partner is so amazing that his old flames can't even compare
No one can light up the night like you do
His current partner brings him more joy than anyone else ever could
Flickering embers of love
Bobby Sahlen has experienced some level of love in the past
I've known one or two
He has had some past loves
But old flames can't hold a candle to you
But none of them are comparable to his current partner
Sometimes at night, I think of old lovers I've known
At night, Bobby Sahlen sometimes thinks about past lovers
I remember how holding them helped me not feel so alone
He reminisces about how past lovers provided companionship when he felt lonely
Then I feel you beside me and even their memories are gone
However, when he is with his current partner, the memories of past loves fade away
Like stars in the night lost in the sweet light of dawn
He forgets about old flames like stars fading from the sky with the coming of the morning
Old flames can't hold a candle to you
His current partner is the best thing that ever happened to him, and no former flame could compare
Old flames can't hold a candle to you
His current partner is still unmatched
Mmmm
End of song
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HUGH MOFFATT, PEBE SEBERT
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