Discover the story of the song > Firewood and Candles – Paul Kelly

The protagonist is preparing for a romantic evening with his partner on a winter Friday night. He sets the mood with firewood and candles, wine, and Elvis on the stereo. When his partner arrives, they shut out the world and focus on each other, talking, kissing, and expressing their love for each other by the light of the firewood and candles. The memories they make will keep them warm even after the firewood and candles have disappeared.