December

"December" The afternoon has settled long and heavy on my shoulders The winter's light feels different on my skin It doesn't seem to strike as far below the surface so I have to conclude that shadow won't let it in That shadow won't let it in, shadow won't let it in December... You've always been a problem child December... You run me down right restless and wild And I remember when you used to be mine December... December... The leaves are all still changing, the weather here is mild and vacant A winter's blooming on Los Angeles The artificial cold is more than I was hoping for But not enough to consume the darkened state I'm in The darkened state I'm in, the darkened state I'm in December... You've always been a problem child December... You run me down right restless and wild But I remember when you used to be mine December... December... Distill a whole year down into a day Act like we all start over with a pristine slate But to get yourself a new life you've got to give the other one away And I'm starting to believe in the power of a name Cause it can't be a mistake if I just call it change December... Can't turn around now December... Break the chain, can't live in circles again