Marian McLaughlin - Will-o-the-wisp lyrics

Mysterious will-o-the-wisp Ethereal spirit appearing What possible sense could be made of this Figure in the clearing? Past the wisteria, and the hyacinth I saw the phenomenon of the will-o-the-wisp In the mire Growing tired and getting lost My feet trip over the peat And I slip by the creek On rocks covered in moss While collecting kindle My sight begins to dwindle I wish I gave this fire more forethought… I need a light, I need a light I need a light, I need a light To guide me… I need a light, I need a light I need a light, I need a light To provide me… With heat for the night… As if it sensed my despair A glowing orb came to view I approached with caution and care Not knowing what it would do I'm entranced By this phantom Like a candle In a lantern I watched it dance And I watched it burn I watched it dance And I watched it burn Foolish fire Will you make a fool out of me? Curious why you hold That smoldering spark… Are you a demon Or are you a lark? Should I engage In this game with your flame? Or will you do me harm? I watched it dance And I watched it burn I watched it dance And I watched it burn I watched it dance And I watched it burn Then I took my own turn Foolish fire Will you make a fool out of me? Curious why you hold That smoldering spark… Are you a beacon Or are you a mark? No, you are misleading me Farther and deeper… Down into the dark