Lightning in his smile, thunder in his touch

He warned me from the start this wouldn't last too long

Racing down back roads, stars and moon above

I knew the crash was coming but I rode along

Some loves are worth the pain they leave behind

Some flames burn brightest when they're out of time

I don't regret a moment though we fell apart

My beautiful mistake, sweet scar upon my heart

That old leather jacket still hangs by my door

Midnight promises we never meant to keep

Your name echoes when they play our song

In my mind we're dancing still, though you're long gone

Some loves are worth the pain they leave behind

Some flames burn brightest when they're out of time

I don't regret a moment though we fell apart

My beautiful mistake, sweet scar upon my heart

Mama says "darlin', don't look back"

Friends all tell me "let it go at last"

My mind says no but my heart just laughs

'Cause loving wrong never felt so right

Now I wear these memories like badges on display

Telling stories of where this heart of mine has been

And if you asked would I do it all again

I'd smile and whisper "yes" without a trace of shame

Some loves are worth the pain they leave behind

Some flames burn brightest when they're out of time

I stand a little stronger for the falling I have done

My beautiful mistake, the only one I'd make again

My beautiful mistake, I'd choose you all over again