Every summer leads to fall 
And we give your hearts 
Hoping there's no chain of consequence 
And there's nothing I can do 
To change my past mistakes 
That built up these barriers between us 

I know the truth is something we can't run from 
But I know you do your best 
I feel you running every day 
So many things you don't want to believe in 
And all I'm left with knowing 
Is eventually, love kills us all 

Seems so strange to think of 
A time before we met 
Before I knew the meaning 
Of love or of regret 

You're hiding, I'm searching 
I'm holding out my heart for you to take 
I'm losing, but I'm fighting 
Because I know our future is at stake 

Can you live your life in one day 
Cause I don't know what more I've got to offer 
A transient connection 
Just a flash and then it's gone 
And only I remain 

Snow fell on the platform 
Of that train on Boxing Day 
Falling into your arms 
Is where I'd hoped to stay 

Your heart protected 
And I've got only emptiness inside 

Now I've lived my life in one day 
I don't know what more I have to wait for 
An element reacting 
Just a flash and then it's gone 
And only I remain 

Something stirred the embers 
In this long dead heart 
Beautiful and simple 
But much too far apart 
We only had a moment 
But this I know is true: 
If you close your eyes - remember it 
I'll be there with you 

Won't you take my hand for just one day 
I'll give you everything I've got to offer 
A transient reaction 
Just a flash and then it's gone 
A solitary moment 
But the memory still lingers on 
And I would go through anything 
Just to feel that way again 
To live my life in just one day