It's heaven in the suburbs
When the traffic slows
And highway finishes
It's afternoon shifts
While the families and their kids
They wave right at the window
As you stare out of it
I'm stubborn that it's warm still
So I still swim in shorts
And though it's overcast
But I can't let go of one defining thought 
 I love you in this way
In my T-shirt on the beach 
With the summer giving way
The rapidly decaying heat
And the world comes to a pause
So I emptied like a vessel
No, I haven't said in months
A single thing that matters 
With my insides bruised and battered
I hope everything works right 
But my internal workings
They arent a pretty sight
I'm stubborn that it's warm still
So I still swim in shorts
I know it's overcast, but I can't let go of one defining thought
What's real and what is fake?
What choices did I make?
Did I text her that I loved her
For when she goes on her break? 
I'm stubborn that you'll love me
No matter what I do
When I pull the rug and everything gets pulled right over you
I love you in this way
On the couch within my reach
In every little way
You are my greatest feat
I know I'll let you down
And every time I do 
You'll be my biggest fan
I'll crawl right back to you 
I love you in this way
When the world comes to a pause