When You
The Jets Lyrics

In the tall grass of a long sun a quiet repast and I'm sweet nothings
In the peaceful warmth of a long day, I bask in the comfort of indolence and say meaningless words

Come hell I'm your lover your man your friend your fair weather
Even in difficult times, I am devoted to being your lover, partner, friend, and companion through good and bad times alike

It's a world stopped afternoon passion legs your wordless
In this suspended moment of passion and desire, your body and eyes speak for themselves without words being necessary

All blue routes to your birth place chalk white wincing pretty in it
Everything leading to your origin is filled with longing, and the anticipation of seeing you is almost too much to bear

summer dress your hair's wet and gets into our kisses
Your summery attire and damp hair are a part of our intimate moments and meld into our kisses

Can you tell why my intentions always wind up near misses
Do you understand why my plans always fall short of achieving my desired outcome?

There's a kindness in your smile but my sky plays fatal music
Your smile is filled with benevolence, but I can't help but feel my own thoughts and worries spiraling out of control, leading to potential doom

There's the promise and the shell of great beginnings seldom finished
We start with optimism and high hopes, but often these dreams are left unfulfilled and forgotten with time

in the laze of a barefoot afternoon. what's a boy to do?
In the relaxed ambiance of a lazy, shoeless afternoon, what actions should a young man take?

Sunday eyes, am I losing you? is the summer really through?
I can see your indifference in your gaze-have I lost your affections for good? Is this the end of our summertime together?

straps down and overtired if I had a favorite picture
After a long day, we're exhausted and ready to rest. However, if I had to choose a favorite moment, it would be one shared with you

I'd call it right now, uncertain, braced for your disaster
If I had to pick, it would be this moment now, but I still am unsure of what's to come, and I'm prepared for the worst outcome that may arise from spending time with you

Summer gown were you sent down to wrestle me to reason
Did you arrive wearing your summery attire to make me rethink or reevaluate things in my life?

I'm a thrown fight in your favor I'll do everything but listen to you now
In this heated debate, I'm willing to concede to your side, but I refuse to listen to you now

in the laze of an empty afternoon. it's all happening too soon.
In a sluggish, uneventful afternoon, everything is transpiring at a breakneck pace.

Sunday eyes, am I losing you? say it isn't true.
In your somber gaze, are you ready to call it quits? Say it isn't so

in the summer you really know
We truly learn about ourselves in the intensity and vibrancy of the summer season

That it doesn't feel like the summer so much anymore
The warmth and excitement of summer is starting to fade away

But I keep trying to find you somewhere smiling
Despite feelings of sadness and loss, I'm searching for moments where I can make you happy

summer girl all summer long you know the winter's wrong
'Summer girl' is your identity during the summer months, while winter is a season that just feels wrong for you

Southbound those motel towns can mend most broken mornings
Traveling to towns and staying at motels that are 'southbound' can help rectify and cure feelings of sadness in the morning

There's citrus groves where no one knows the fruit of truth from evil
Citrus orchards are places of confusing morality where the lines between right and wrong are blurred

And a long walk on a short pier means nothing more than swimming here
A long walk on a brief pier is meaningless, and it's more important to just swim instead

there's an end but we don't get to choose. we can only lose.
We don't have control over the end, and we will ultimately end up losing something important to us

If I cried a river just for you
If I were to cry tears continuously and excessively for you

Would you swim in it some sunny afternoon?
Would you take a dip in the river that resulted from my unceasing tears?

You're the only summer that I think I'll ever know
You're the only summer that I'll ever experience that'll feel as vibrant and special as you do

So I'll keep trying to find you somewhere smiling
I am always on the lookout for moments where I can bring a smile to your face