Walking in the snowing, icy night
Selling matches, hugging my dreams tight
Every step so cold, every step alone
Human unconcern chills to the bone
One box of matches burns in my heart
In the icy night, I press forward
Wind needles my face
Snow slashes my lips
How much longer can I trudge like this?
Who wants to come buy my matches?
Who will come light my every stick of hope ablaze?
Who wants to come buy my heartache?
Who will answer my shout of longing for home?
Every / time the flames light, / faintly glowing,
I see my hopes
I see my dreams
I see my mother in heaven speak
She says
You must be brave, you must be strong
Don't be shaken, don't be frightened
You'll never need to wander again
Every / time the flames light, / faintly glowing,
I see my hopes
I see my dreams
I see my mother in heaven speak
She says
You must be brave, you must be strong
Don't be shaken, don't be frightened
You'll never need to wander again
Mom will take your hand and lead you home
You can sleep in the warmth of heaven