[Chorus] Strike us like matches, 'cause everyone deserves the flames We only do it for the scars and stories, not the fame At least everyone is trying, everyone is shining Everyone deserves the flames but it's such a shame, such a shame
[Chorus] Strike us like matches, 'cause everyone deserves the flames We only do it for the scars and stories, not the fame At least everyone is trying, everyone is shining Everyone deserves the flames but it's such a shame, such a shame
[Bridge] Everyone is trying, everyone is shining Everyone deserves the flames but it's such a shame, such a shame
[Chorus] Strike us like matches, 'cause everyone deserves the flames We only do it for the scars and stories, not the fame At least everyone is trying, everyone is shining Everyone deserves the flames but it's such a shame
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The title is a quote commonly attributed to singer-songwriter Tom Waits.
An episode of the show One Tree Hill was actually named after this song (season 3, episode 7). Pete Wentz would often appear in the show for cameo roles.
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