Going to the race track
To try and get your money back
But caught trying to break in
But just have to say
It couldnt happen, me?

She shaved off her hair
Said that she didn't care
That 'Life is so unfair'
Oh but all she wanted
Was to be left alone

He said he missed Bliss
Smiled and left the kids
And I said this isn't it
But baby please come home
And start again

Its all he's ever wanted
Its gone up in flames
And all he's ever wanted
To never stay the same

Oh no this can't be happening
I said oh no this can't be happening

Going to the race track
To try and get your money back
But caught trying to break in
But just have to say
It shouldn't happen baby

She wore lip gloss
And cried when she got cross
And all that she had was lost
Yeah she sold it all
Oh for Pearls

He said he missed bliss
Smiled and left the kids
And I said this isn't it
But baby oh please come home
And start again

Its all he's ever wanted
Its gone up in flames
And all he's ever wanted
Could never stay the same
And all he's ever wanted
Its gone up in flames
And all he's ever wanted
Can never stay the same


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Gone Up in Flames Lyrics as written by Christopher Wheatcroft Alistair Clewer

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    This is a very catchy song, and it rocks. Pure I had tyo awesomeness. Unfortunatly it's only avaliable over internet where I am.... worht the download though.

    arianekon July 21, 2005   Link

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