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Can't Start This Fire

by Allister Bradley

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Imagine being unable to commit to a new relationship because you're stuck in a past relationship. Originally written for a film pitch, this song went on to win the 2019 UK Songwriting Contest.

lyrics

The danger in dreaming of white picket fences
Is losing a sense of which side you'll be on

Well, call me a fool, a hopeless romantic,
Still longing for something long gone

Don't go believin', I feel what you're feelin'
'cause I'll never be what you want

I can't start this fire
I've got no spark
I can't start this fire
I can't start this fire
It's cold in my heart

Not 'til you held me, did I come to know
That I'll never show you the love you deserve

The closest of friends is as close as we'll get
So don't play with dangerous words

Please, don't say "I love you", I won't say it back to you
I may never say it again

I can't start this fire
I've got no spark
I can't start this fire
I can't start this fire
It's cold in my heart

Don't wait around for me to change my mind, it's only killin' time
A working cure for love is hard to find

And so, it's only fair for you to know, I won't be there with you
I'll still be three steps behind

I can't start this fire
I've got no spark
I can't start this fire
I can't start this fire
It's cold in my heart
I can't start this fire
I can't start this fire
You won't have my heart

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released July 29, 2022
Music and Lyrics by Allister Bradley
Performed and Produced by Allister Bradley
Guitars by Sean Bertram

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Allister Bradley Wellesley, Ontario

Singer/Songwriter/Pianist/Producer/Engineer and many more things to many more people, Allister still can't decide what he wants to be when he grows up. His music can perhaps be described as modern folk, since it contains rich storytelling and imagery, but it might be mistaken for Smooth Jazz, Roots or AC. You decide.

Any way you describe it, Allister's music will reach deep within and satisfy ... more

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