Bridge of Ashes

I saw the flames burning and the smoke rising
as you stood on the opposite side
and I turned with my eyes crying
knowing it was time to say goodbye

I'll build a bridge out of the ashes
all the smothered sparks of the past
and I'm willing to throw away the matches
if fate allows that this may last
but destiny is built on uncertainty
so if the temperature starts rising don't be alarmed
We'll be saved by what I have come to know
we'll both walk away unharmed over a bridge of ashes

I watched the hate flying and the sparks dying
as I learned my lesson that time
and I walked with my heart sighing
knowing it was best to say goodbye

I built a bridge out of the ashes
all the smothered sparks of the past
I was willing to throw away the matches
if fate allowed that this may last
but destiny is built on uncertainty
so when the temperature started rising you ran
I'll be saved by what I tried to forget
light the fire and burn this bridge of ashes

I'll be okay, just another thing to learn
sometimes there is no way for little harm
hanging on to these matches
and it's a good thing I did
you decided you'd rather just turn away
so I will burn down the memories of you
and build a bridge of ashes anew