Melissa Ferrick - House on Fire lyrics

You are the most important person to me But I've been watching your light fade And I can't seem to say anything Without you pointing and yelling at me But your house is on fire I can see it from the end of the road Your house is on fire Everybody knows, every body knows So come on take off that heavy, heavy...heavy coat And just admit that its your life and you dont feel like you can cope 'Cuz there are woman from our history who are living underneath your skin And the've been waiting for you to let go and finally give in But your house is on fire I can see it from the end of the road Your house is on fire Everybody knows, everybody knows - yeah...your house is on fire, is on fire So ask the help of Jesus, ask the help of Allah No one really cares how many skeletons are in your closet We will help you open up the windows open up your heart now and let in fresh air 'Cuz all I see is smoke rising from your body As you walk around here, you're working this party with a smile on your face and a dagger in your hand I'm throwing you a rope my friend climb up, climb up, climb up here on dry land But your house is on fire I can see it from the end of the road Your house is on fire Everybody knows, every body knows