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Beirut – A Candle's Fire Lyrics 14 years ago
He's talking about a girl he once knew, but things fizzled out just like a flame runs out....he blames himself for "not pulling his weight" and for not acting like a good significant other. "if I had known not to carry on that way, it wouldn't show in the creases of your face".
that's my interpretation.

hope that helps.

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