“December” was inspired by the AMC television series, Mad Men. The narrative follows a Don Draper-type affair told from his woman’s perspective--she is relentless; he is unattainable.
lyrics
Close the door, pour a glass, light the candle
You're safe with me, nobody knows where you are
Draw the blinds, pull the shades, don't let anybody see
Don't let anyone but me
No more lies, no more games, no more secrets
I realize I'm not what you want me to be
Do a dance, sing a song, keep me company
Because I'm lonely
I don't want this evening to end
I'm not ready to clean up the mess you frantically left
When the hours start slipping away, I will slowly forget
I don't want December to end
I'm not ready for making amends and start over again
What's the point of us trying to save what is already dead?
Don't get up, don't give in, don't go home yet
Stay right here and I'll be what you want me to be
Don't forget, don't deny--we're not different, can't you see?
We are lonely
I don't want this moment to end
I'm not ready to feign and pretend it was all in my head
Don't tell me the difference between a lover and a friend
And I don't want your music to end
I'm not ready to live with regrets, so just play it again
But if your heart isn't where it belongs, then take back what you said
credits
from The End of Our Time,
track released March 23, 2020
Debbie Chou: vocals and piano
Lee Diamond: drums
Nathan Scalzone: acoustic guitar
Nick Tardif: upright bass
Ryan Howe: electric guitar
Caleb Burhans: strings
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