We pass in the hallway   I stop to kiss you on the cheek   But you're in a hurry   You've got a deadline you must meet   You're working so much these days   You don't have time to spend with me   But i keep hoping we might get back   To the way love used to be      I am the keeper of the flame   You only helped me build the fire   And it's getting harder every day   To make our love burn with desire   'cause if i left it up to you   Only ashes would remain   When it needs shelter from the rain   I am the keeper of the flame      We live here together   But i feel we're worlds apart   When i tell you i love you   You never listen with your heart   I may look like i'm doing fine   But i'm dying deep inside   'cause i've done all that i can do   To try and keep this love alive      I am the keeper of the flame   You only helped me build the fire   And it's getting harder every day   To make our love burn with desire   'cause if i left it up to you   Only ashes would remain   When it needs shelter from the rain   I am the keeper of the flame      Oh, when it needs shelter from the rain   I am the keeper of the flame