Waiting for Autumn Verse 1 Summer heat, thirty-seven degrees No water, no wind in the trees The pavement breathes, the windows glow Every little thought moves slow Curtains closed at half past nine Living like a bat inside Coffee warm before it’s poured I’m too hot to be bored Pre-Chorus Everybody says, “Enjoy the sun” I’m counting down till summer’s done Chorus I’m waiting for autumn For cold on my skin For air I can breathe in For life to begin Summer heat, thirty-seven degrees No water, no sleep, no energy Let the leaves fall, let the daylight soften I’m not living, I’m waiting for autumn Verse 2 Garden burned to beige and gold Even the shadows feel too old Every task can wait till rain My ambition left the frame Fan is turning, nothing moves August stole my working mood Plans dissolve in afternoon September, please come soon Bridge Give me grey skies Give me wet streets Give me sweaters Give me sleep Give me mornings Sharp and blue I have things I want to do Final Chorus I’m waiting for autumn For cold on my skin For air I can breathe in For life to begin Summer heat, thirty-seven degrees No water, no sleep, no energy Let the leaves fall, let the daylight soften I’ve had enough I’m waiting for autumn
