Pale Burnt Lake

No autumn bloom or summer snow No secrets passed in envelopes No streetlight glare or hardwood floors To lie on when there's no more chairs No offers proposed that end up cold No half-baked program just for show White pines Pale burnt lake Just one full day and one perfect thought To begin again like nothing came before No more aspirin for a quick relief No carrier bags for discount needs No more lessons taught to avoid reform No more history made with old mistakes No working weeks that pass like rain Or holidays that don't compensate White pines Pale burnt lake Just one full day, one perfect thought To begin again like nothing came before Just one full day and one perfect thought To begin again like nothing came before Bright yellow light and cloudless skies Uncancel the future and welcome July And after that, tomorrow Say your blessings now and be glad You have arrived