Downtown tonight I saw an old friend someone who. I used to take comfort from long before I met you. I caught a spark from his eyes of forgotten desire. With a word or a touch I could've rekindled that fire. But old flames can't hold a candle to you. No one can light up the night like you do. Flickering embers of love. I've known one or two. But old flames can't hold a candle to you. Oh yeah ooh. Sometimes at night I think of old lovers I've known. And I remember how holding them helped me. not feel so alone. (feel so alone). Then I feel you beside me. and even their memories are gone. Like stars in the night lost in the sweet light of dawn. But old flames can't hold a candle to you. No one can light up the night like you do. Flickerin' embers of love. I've known one or two. But old flames can't hold a candle to you. But old flames can't hold a candle to you. Oh yeah