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
Can't turn around now
Can't turn around now
December
Break the chain
can't live in circles again
Break the chain
can't live in circles again
Break the chain
can't live in circles again
Break the chain
can't live in circles again
Break the chain
can't live in circles again
Break the chain