Well, I've been running right behind you Lord, I'm wearing out my shoes I been saving up my lovin', saving it for you Well, it's like trying to build a fire in the rain It's like trying to build a fire When the rain is pouring down Like swimming in muddy water Treading slow until you drown It's like trying to stop a clock, Lord Like trying to stop a train It's like trying to build a fire in the rain Well, I keep asking 'bout your love, dear But you won't ever say I've been looking for direction But you won't show the way Well, it's like trying to build a fire in the rain It's like trying to build a fire When the rain is pouring down Like swimming in muddy water Treading slow until you drown It's like trying to stop a clock, Lord Like trying to stop a train It's like trying to build a fire in the rain Well, it's like trying to build a fire in the rain It's like trying to build a fire When the rain is pouring down Like swimming in muddy water Treading slow until you drown It's like trying to stop a clock, Lord Like trying to stop a train It's like trying to build a fire in the rain