COLD SUMMER NIGHTS

It's already end of June. The peak of summer is at the corner. Everyday , it's getting hotter and hotter. The last time I looked, one sunny morning, at the gigantic temp gauge across the streets of Kawasaki, it read 32 deg C. Not so high compared to the summer in Manila, but, I've been used to chilling temperatures the past few years. That's why it's getting into my nerves when I have to walk 5 to 10 mins under the scorching summer sky on my way to the office everyday. Every morning is reminiscent of Jesus's walk to Calvary. Of course an exaggeration, but truly that is how I feel about it lately. Every step I make, tons of my baby fats melting. Upon reaching the train station, I have to literally throw myself in just to get a tiny spot inside the jumpacked train. Although there is an airconditioning system inside, I feel like the temperature doubles every kilometer we travel. To add insult to the injury, I have to sniff for the next 15 minutes the sweaty stinky smell of people around me. Just like me, they all have to endure this agony. By the time I reached the office, I feel like I haven't taken a shower for the longest time.

And that's how my summer morning feels like...

When it's time for Mr. Sunny to slumber...when I'm alone in bed contemplating... everything else changes. Outside, air is still dry and temperature subsides a little. But deep inside...things start to get colder...and colder...and colder...to the point that I feel numb... numb for pain...numb for worries...numb for anger...The only fire that warms my heart is love. So strong that it cannot be extinguished even by the coldest temperature there is . I'm asking myself...Until when I have to stay cold? I'm chilling ...

Cold Summer Nights
by Francis M

I keep on blaming my self
I should have eaten my pride
how can i convince you
its just a matter of time

many times i've hurt you
with my foolish ways oh girl
now i know i have to pay the price

is there a way for u to turn around,
turn around and come back baby
ohh baby cant u see

[Chorus:]
its been cold summer nights since we drifted apart
cold summer nights since you walked out that door
cold summer nights here on my own
coz i miss you baby, i need you here

[RAP]
cold summer nights girl, i really miss you
you rocked my world
i wanna touch you and kiss you
its my fault
i never called you at home
i'm on the phone, wishing you could call
i'm all alone
is there a way for you to turn around and
come back to me
i hope you understand
that i'm your man and together we can
kiss and make up
'coz you know i cant stand

[Chorus:]
its been cold summer nights since we drifted apart
cold summer nights since you walked out that door
cold summer nights here on my own
coz i miss you baby, i need you here