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 vacan't

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.