Closer to the Fire

Words & Music by Christopher Kent

I came to New York City filled with dreams of glory
I worked in smoky rooms that told a different story
I chose the road I’m on, but not the turns along the way
The unexpected changes that lead me different places every day
And lead me

Closer to the fire burning deep inside me
If I trust, in time I know my heart will guide me
Born into uncertainty, driven by my dreams and desire
Every day I make my way
Closer to the fire

I met a woman and we knew that we’d be lovers
But it’s a rocky road the open heart uncovers
We choose the ones we love, but not the changes love will bring
The joy and fear and heartache
The kind of love that changes everything
And leads me

Closer to the fire burning deep inside me
If I trust, in time I know my heart will guide me
Born into uncertainty, driven by my dreams and desire
Every day I make my way
Closer to the fire

Every obstacle I face contains some bitter and some sweet
I can face them and grow stronger or turn away and face defeat
I can choose to be the master or the victim of my fate
So I’m going to fight for every dream that I have
Cause it’s never too late
No, it’s never too late, to get

Closer to the fire burning deep inside me
If I trust, in time I know my heart will guide me
Born into uncertainty, driven by my dreams and desire
Every day I make my way
Closer to the fire

Copyright 1991 by Christopher Kent–All Rights Reserved