Lately you say he's been callin'

Saying that he wants you back

I hope and pray you're not fallin'

For that old line when it's an act



(chorus)

It's just smoke from an old flame

And smoke disappears in the wind

It's just smoke from an old flame

He'll look in your eyes and tell you more lies

And, girl, then he'll burn you again



I love you but I'd never keep you

From leaving if you want to go

It hurts me but, girl, I'll release you

If that's what you want

But I hope you know



(repeat chorus)



He'll never change, his words are the same

You've heard them all before

He says he wants you

You know it's not true

So why go back for more