[Verse 1] We were fireflies in August, Glowing reckless, burning fast. Every moment felt like forever, Even though we knew it couldn’t last. Laughter tangled in the heatwaves, Skin and breath and hungry eyes. But the first leaf touched the sidewalk, And I felt the long goodbye. [Pre-Chorus] The nights grew cooler, the colors changed, I could feel us slipping away. [Chorus] ’Cause autumn is for heartbreaks, When the daylight starts to fade. Summer love turns fragile, Like the edges of a blade. You were thunder in my chest, Now you’re only an ache. Autumn is for heartbreaks, And I can’t escape. [Verse 2] We were sparks against the pavement, Falling quick and burning out. Every kiss was pure abandon, Every whisper drowned the doubt. But the air grew sharp with silence, Cold crept in where warmth had been. I still hear your voice in echoes, But it’s thinner than the wind. [Pre-Chorus] The nights grew longer, the days grew dry, And you slipped right out of my life. [Chorus] ’Cause autumn is for heartbreaks, When the daylight starts to fade. Summer love turns fragile, Like the edges of a blade. You were thunder in my chest, Now you’re only an ache. Autumn is for heartbreaks, And I can’t escape. [Bridge] Maybe love is just a season, Meant to come and meant to go. I would live that fleeting summer For the pain I’m holding now. [Final Chorus] ’Cause autumn is for heartbreaks, Every leaf a soft decay. Summer burned and left me With the ash of yesterday. You were thunder in my chest, Now you’re only an ache. Autumn is for heartbreaks, And I can’t escape.
