My Flame reflects a breakup with strong feelings still involved. The song was originally released on Bobby Caldwell’s 1978 debut album What You Won’t Do For Love.
My Flame’s moody xylophone riff became quite a recognizable sample in the 90’s with Biggie’s classic Sky’s the Limit having used it. As...
[Verse 1]
How long
How long have you been away
Oh how long
I can't find the words to say
[Pre-Chorus]
I've kept your picture on my shelf
Only there to remind myself
I have always cared for you
Do you still love me
[Chorus]
Oh my flame
Some things will never change
I still hold your vision in my mind
Say you still love me
[Verse 2]
My love
Will I ever make you see
That somehow
You are still apart of me
[Pre-Chorus]
Maybe we can compromise
Cause our love just can't be disguised
I have always cared for you
Do you still love me
[Chorus]
Oh my flame
Some things will never change
I still hold your vision in my mind
Say you still love me
Oh my flame
Some things will never change
I still hold your vision in my mind
Say you still love me
[Outro]
Oh my flame
Some things will never change
I still hold your vision in my mind
My Flame was written by Bobby Caldwell.
My Flame was produced by Marsha Radcliffe & George “Chocolate” Perry & Ann Holloway.