Winter love

Matthew P. Haubert

Capo 2 Em

Verse 1
We Met when the sidewalks where covered in snow,
Breath in the air, chilling our ability to say words scared to say.
Your hands were red from the chill that night,
And I gave you my gloves to try to and show my gentlemans side.

The town went quiet under burrowed snow,
Every window lit with decorations shining on us both.
You laughed and said winters make liars of all men,
Holidays makes them believe and forget any sins they offened.

Pre-Chorus
Back inside while the world turned white,
Counting stormy days, cuddling every night

Chorus
You were my winter love, my borrowed flame,
Kept me warm, why wouldnt you stay.
If spring comes early, don’t look back,
Some things survive holding on because their dreams dont last.
We held on tight during the cold days, kissed during the cold nights,
But you were never mine—you were only wintertime.

Verse 2
Mornings came slow in your worn out house,
whiskey and beer for days, frost on the glass.
We talked about leaving, never knowing where,
Drew circles on maps but we didnt end up anywhere.

Your hair smelled like a chimey smoke, falling snow,
Nights that dont end a fireplace of camel cigarette smoke.
I learned your body like I was praying to a god,
religiously loved every inch, knowing it would end

Pre-Chorus 2
The days grew longer, the ice grew thin,
You started talking, seemed like you’d already left.

Chorus
You were my winter love, my borrowed flame,
Kept me warm, why wouldnt you stay.
If spring comes early, don’t look back,
Some things survive holding on because their dreams dont last.
We held on tight during the cold days, kissed during the cold nights,
But you were never mine—you were only wintertime.

Bridge
Maybe love’s not meant for all seasons,
Maybe a crush in winter has its reasons
Even though you said, “Don’t wait when the ground turns green,”
I said nothing I knew youd be gone without me.

Break
No promises, no rings, no plans,
Just heat in the dark and frozen hands.

Final Chorus
You were my winter love, my borrowed flame,
Kept me warm, why wouldnt you stay.
If spring comes early, don’t look back,
Some things survive holding on because their dreams dont last.
We held on tight during the cold days, kissed during the cold nights,
But you were never mine—you were only wintertime.

Outro
Last snowfall.
Cold goodbye.
Memories lost to time