Why does it always seem to happen in the Summertime Hopin' these memories, in time, dilute and fade Into a dusty dream where the edges aren't so tangible And the streets are of papier-mâché When will I realize that Summer's just a perfect storm Glamoured in fervent days that swell through the night I want my peaceful world back to the way it was before you blew my mind Why is it always Summertime Maybe the heat just makes ya blind, I can't say Why does it always seem to come when least expected to In the blink of an eye a heart-shaped box can steal your soul Make you forget the destination your directed to Like your frozen whole Why is it always Summertime Something the season left behind I can't shake I can't shake Why is it always summertime Why is it always summertime Why is it always summertime I can't say, I can't say, I can't say