[Verse 1] Warm June air on the boulevard, sunset painted gold Bare feet on the sidewalk, laughing like we broke the mold Salt on my skin and your jacket on my shoulders, fitting right Santa Monica, you were my secret, glowing in the purple light [Pre-Chorus] Ferris wheel spinning, city turning slow You took my hand and suddenly I know Every little heartbeat, every passing tide Was pulling me closer to you that night [Chorus] Santa Monica nights, we were young, out of time You were tracing constellations down my spine On the pier in the glow, with the waves far below Every kiss tasted sweet like summer wine Santa Monica nights, with your hand locked in mine Felt the whole world fade into the tide We were lost in the sound, as the stars swirled around Santa Monica nights, you and I [Verse 2] Coffee steam in a corner booth, vinyl softly played Your stories like a movie, every frame I wished would stay Sand on the floor from our barefoot walk, moon across the glass You whispered, "This is forever," breathing slow, I wished it wouldn’t pass [Pre-Chorus] Neon signs flicker, colors on your face We danced between the tables, spilled into the haze Every little heartbeat, every sip of light Was burning your name in my veins that night [Chorus] Santa Monica nights, we were young, out of time You were tracing constellations down my spine On the pier in the glow, with the waves far below Every kiss tasted sweet like summer wine Santa Monica nights, with your hand locked in mine Felt the whole world fade into the tide We were lost in the sound, as the stars swirled around Santa Monica nights, you and I [Bridge] Years rolled on like the ocean, pulling dreams away But when the summer wind touches me, I still hear your name I taste the salt, feel your fingers, hear that distant sea In every midnight, smoky room, you come back to me [Chorus] Santa Monica nights, we were young, out of time You were tracing constellations down my spine On the pier in the glow, with the waves far below Every kiss tasted sweet like summer wine Santa Monica nights, with your hand locked in mine Felt the whole world fade into the tide We were lost in the sound, as the stars swirled around Santa Monica nights, you and I [Outro] Santa Monica nights, in the back of my mind Still your shadow is swaying in the lights On the pier, in the breeze, you are all that I see Santa Monica nights, forever mine


