Heartbroken girl in despair turns to the comfort of divine love, the only true way not to get burned.

Even the Candles Cried He said he'd be there by nine - she smiled - remembering his cologne The waiter lit the candles - she stared out the window - and waited all alone Sipped a glass of table wine - tried to call - but he wouldn't answer the phone This'd be the last time he'd break her heart cause the man was made of stone She broke down and... Chorus: Even the candles cried -- guess they realized He'd set her up for another painful fall He'd spoken outright lies -- she stared into his deceiving eyes Gave her hope -- that was the cruelest of all And as if to sympathize -- even the candles cried She left out in the rain - and wandered - till she met the dawn And there in the sunlight - stood an old church - that'd once been her second home Sat down on the old pew - where she'd given her life to him - a long time ago And there in the stained glass with arms outstretched was The Man sitting on his Throne ....well she reached out and... Chorus: Even the candles cried -- guess they realized He was there to break her -- painful falls He'd never spoken lies -- when she looked into his eyes He gave her hope -- when she had none at all And it came as no surprise -- even the candles cried Bridge: On life's long journey when you're slippin' down Your plans are meltin' - fallin' all around Remember that sunlight thru the stained glass in your eyes And the candles shinin' thru your darkest night Chorus: Even the candles cried -- guess they realized He was there to break her -- painful falls He'd never spoken lies -- when she looked into his eyes He gave her hope -- when she had none at all And it came as no surprise -- even the candles cried (c)2007, Rebecca Dale Peaden (BMI)/Moker Jarrett (ASCAP) Publishing My Three Kids Music /Nashville