in Flames

(Verse 1) In the summer of eighteen-fourteen, the skies were clear and blue, Washington was buzzing, the capital’s debut. The British had a mission, with torches in their hands, To make a blazing statement, and light up all the lands. (Pre-Chorus) Then came the redcoats marching, with fire in their eyes, Ready for destruction, beneath the starry skies. (Chorus) D.C. in flames, the heart of a nation, A night of sorrow, a night of devastation. D.C. in flames, the city's silent plea, Ashes and embers, where hope used to be. (Verse 2) The White House was their target, a symbol standing tall, They set it all ablaze, watched the mighty fall. The President was fleeing, his home now burning bright, The British left a mark, on that fateful night. (Pre-Chorus) Then came the redcoats marching, with fire in their eyes, Ready for destruction, beneath the starry skies. (Chorus) D.C. in flames, the heart of a nation, A night of sorrow, a night of devastation. D.C. in flames, the city's silent plea, Ashes and embers, where hope used to be. (Bridge) They danced around the fires, the Capitol in glow, A symbol of their power, a devastating show. The city's heart was breaking, as the flames grew high, A nation's spirit tested, beneath a smoke-filled sky. (Chorus) D.C. in flames, the heart of a nation, A night of sorrow, a night of devastation. D.C. in flames, the city's silent plea, Ashes and embers, where hope used to be. (Outro) In the summer of eighteen-fourteen, the skies were clear and blue, Washington was buzzing, the capital’s debut. We remember the heartbreak, and the tears that fell, D.C. in flames, a story we must tell.