wait for me
under the awning
i'll drive up in a moment
and then the night is ours
i love August
everything was so perfect
i mock all the ones who swear it can't be done
i am living as I'm dreaming
i swear you were the one
he left me in the sun
slow and steady it set on Sweetie
tell me what burns when you throw it in the fire
i want to hear you say it
i want to know how much you hate it
speak for yourself
it is me and no one else
you've already lost
i will surround and overcome you
i laugh at all the ones who shrivel in the sun
slow but steady it set on Sweetie
you burnt all you had
you threw away your chance
not quiet ready you started bleeding
tell me what burns when you throw it in the fire
i want to hear you say it
i want to know how much you hated it
i see it all
i see it all
the reckless way you chose to fall
the reckless way i gave you it all
i love August
it's on the eights
snowing stardust upon us
tied up with a bow for memories
a stone's throw from the lights
but it's so dark in here
the moon lights up the face
with smiles or with tears
anticipating things not shown
another world was what was known
down here we're all sinners
it never mattered
on the eights of August you'll rise above it all
i love August
it's on the eights
slow but steady
it set on Sweetie.
