We've driven all day and most of the night
From the Galloway hills through the city lights
Just fall of the road and not much was said
Pulled off the gas when the needle touched red

 Sitting here I watch the flames
 They climb higher when they take me again
 And sometimes I remember when
 The memories I can [bad word] them

 Build a fire
 They're gonna build a fire
 Gonna build a fire
 They're gonna build a fire

Pulled up to rest, let the engine cool a while
Opened the beans, gathered wood for the fire
I hum this tune to all the girls I've known
Should I care about the chances I've blown?

 But don't forget there's less to life
 Than blowing your mind in some trashed out car
 Don't forget you'll die the death
 Of a hero with nothing less

 Build a fire
 They're gonna build a fire

 They're gonna build a fire
 They're gonna build a fire

 Build a fire
 They're gonna build a fire

 They're gonna build a fire
 They're gonna build a fire

When daylight breaks we'll be down that road
Rockman and me with a lighter load
We'll stop for a lunch in some taco bar
Lee Marvin on the jukebox – «Wanderin' Star»

 But don't forget there's less to life
 Than blowing your mind in some trashed out car
 Don't forget you'll die the death
 Of a hero with nothing less

 Build a fire
 They're gonna build a fire
 Gonna build a fire
 Gonna build a fire

 Build a fire
 They're gonna build a fire

 Build a fire
 They're gonna build a fire

 Oooooooh
 Oooooooh