Just an hour ago I didn?t know her name
A couple of drinks and we naturally struck up a flame
It wasn?t love but then it was plain to see
That we were two strangers that were matched perfectly
I signed on the line for room 109 at the desk
I told the man that all we needed was rest
He said to me as he slipped a key in my hand
That?s quite alright Mr. Smith I understand
Motel matches that burn in the night
Motel matches are so easy to light
Just a spark of desire and the fire always catches
Motel matches we?re two of a kind
We know tomorrow they?ll wake up and find
We?ll be gone with the dawn and they?ll come to sweep out the ashes
Of motel matches
I close the door and she headed for the car
Warm tangled sheets were all that left of our fire
I said with a grin to do this again would be nice
But we both knew that a match can never burn twice