As a younger girl You didn't have much There ain't a lot to have on our side of town The streets were dirty We got by Then one day We kinda lost touch You packed and moved away from our side of town You wanted fine things Money can buy You found the people with money Bright lights that turn night to day Just like a candlelight You're really burning bright But just how long can you stay? Burn like a candle It's your turn to burn Fire's getting higher, girl You've got no shame Burn like a candle You'll run out of flame ♪ Just the other day I saw you on the street You didn't know me; you were flying so high Your face was empty Head in the sky You looked so thin No shoes were on your feet Your crystal beads were brighter than your eyes You didn't see me Walk right on by The trip you're taking is one-way The train to nowhere goes back Just like a candlelight You're really burning bright But just how long can you last? Burn like a candle It's your turn to burn Fire's getting higher, girl You've got no shame Burn like a candle You'll run out of flame Burn like a candle It's your turn to burn Fire's getting higher, girl You've got no shame Burn like a candle You'll run out of flame