why should the fire die?

why should the fire die
my mom and dad kept theirs alive
its early yet don't say goodnight
i know you're tired you'll be alright

you're shining still behind the clouds
saying i won't figure you out
it might be true but let me try
and try and try for the rest of my life

i'm not scared of being alone

i'm just happier being confused
beside the fire as long as it's with you
why should that fire die
my mom and dad kept theirs alive

it's getting late she says goodnight
and falls asleep i'll be alright

~nickel creek