His lighter is a metaphor for his heart "...somebody stole my lighter..."
He then starts to retrace his thoughts back to where he first lost it.
He thinks back to when he was younger...and he doesn't feel much like the same person living a questionable lifestyle.
Suddenly, he remembers the moment she had asked him for his lighter...and he gave it to her...and off into the night they ran.
Thus he finally realizes that she stole his heart long ago when they were young and in love...and they've been running ever since.
This is the best MMJ song ever. One of the most romantic songs I can think of.
His lighter is a metaphor for his heart "...somebody stole my lighter..." He then starts to retrace his thoughts back to where he first lost it. He thinks back to when he was younger...and he doesn't feel much like the same person living a questionable lifestyle. Suddenly, he remembers the moment she had asked him for his lighter...and he gave it to her...and off into the night they ran.
Thus he finally realizes that she stole his heart long ago when they were young and in love...and they've been running ever since.
This is the best MMJ song ever. One of the most romantic songs I can think of.