"The moth don't care when he sees the flame He might get burned, but he's in the game And once he's in, he can't go back He'll beat his wings till he burns them black No, the moth don't care when he sees the flame The moth don't care if the flame is real 'Cause flame and moth got a sweetheart deal And nothing fuels a good flirtation Like need and anger and desperation No, the moth don't care if the flame is real."

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Source: Song: 'The Moth'. 2002.

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Aimee Mann

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Aimee Mann is an acclaimed singer-songwriter known for her introspective lyrics and exploration of love and emotional struggle in her music.

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