Afternoon has settled long
And heady on my shoulders
The winter's light feels different on my skin
It doesn't seem to strike as far below the surface so
I have to conclude that shadow won't let it in
That shadow won't let it in
That shadow won't let it in

December
You've always been a problem child
December
You run me down right restless and wild
And I remember
When you used to be mine
December, oh
December, oh

The leaves are all still changing
The weather here is wild and vacant
Winter is blooming on Los Angeles
The artificial cold is more than I was hoping for
Not enough to consume
The darkened state I'm in
The darkened state I'm in
The darkened state I'm in

December
You've always been a problem child
December
You run me down right restless and wild
And I remember
When you used to be mine
December, oh
December, oh

There's still a whole year down into a day
Act like we all start over with a pristine slate
To get yourself a new life
You've got to give the other one away
And I'm starting to believe in the power of a name
'Cause it can't be a mistake
If I just call it 'change'

December, oh (can't turn away now)
December, oh (can't turn away now)
December, oh (can't turn away now)
The change can bring in circles again

The change