Cheer for the summer [NDC]

Verse Five years ago I was in Berlin, thought love was calling my name Met a wild dark-haired beauty, thought she’d never see me the same We kissed outside a café, her lips tasted like gin I tripped on her carpet, but she just pulled me in Clothes on the floor, I was ready to shine Flexed in the mirror like a champion divine Dropped the pants, stood proud in the light But her smile faded quick, something wasn’t right She stared like she’d spotted a bug on the floor Tilted her head, then she couldn’t ignore She said, “That’s the smallest thing I’ve ever seen” Her voice cut sharp, like a guillotine I scrambled for excuses, but none would come She rolled her eyes and pulled the blanket up, done Chorus Cheer for the summer, with drinks and girls Every pint spilled out, in a wreck of a world Close but never close enough, story undone Maybe the next one is the one Verse Next summer came, I swore I’d rebound Met a tall blonde firecracker who spun me around We planned a dinner, wine poured in the glass My buddy and his girlfriend sat smiling en masse The pasta was hot, the candlelight low She whispered in my ear we should take it slow Then my buddy cracked a joke about sharing the bed And her laugh said more than her words ever said Their touches got closer, the wine got them bold Three bodies leaned in while my pasta went cold Next thing I knew, she was lost in their fun Tongues tangled together, I was left as the one So I sat on the couch, watching them having their fun Wasn't allowed in on any action, three-way or one-on-one's Chorus Cheer for the summer, with drinks and girls Every pint spilled out, in a wreck of a world Close but never close enough, story undone Maybe the next one is the one Verse Third summer came, freckles on her face Gentle voice, soft touch, steady pace We cooked in my kitchen, I felt like a chef Didn’t ask questions, just stirred with zest Threw peanuts in the dish, thought I’d impress She took one bite, then clutched at her chest Coughs turned to choking, her lips turned blue I froze in the moment, had no damn clue The medics arrived, but I knew it was done Another disaster under my sun The doctor told me, “Her last words were to tell you that you sucked in bed” Even in death she aimed straight at my head I sank in the chair, my whole body numb Another summer gone, another failure won Chorus Cheer for the summer, with drinks and girls Every pint spilled out, in a wreck of a world Close but never close enough, story undone Maybe the next one is the one Cheer for the summer, with drinks and girls Every pint spilled out, in a wreck of a world Close but never close enough, story undone Maybe the next one is the one