Long Shadow, Short Temper

We ain't there yet, but if there's a hell below-well you already know
Like molecules, no longer cool is when we see distances grow

Have you ever wondered why
They stormed the Bastille in July?

Goodness gracious; comrade is no friend
Wife becomes an enemy when it's too warm to share the bed
I can't take it; break before I bend
Shot a dog for biting me, two bullets to the head
Hope we make it; what message do we send?
No modicum of decency; October will it end?

November will it end? December will it end? Tell me, will it ever end?
October will it end? November will it end? December will it end?
Tell me, will it ever end?

Long shadow, short temper. Let us in the water.
Long shadow, short temper. When will come October?
Long shadow, short temper. Let us in the water.
Long shadow, short temper. Drowning in the swelter.

November will it end? December will it end? Tell me, will it ever end?
October will it end? November will it end? December will it end?
Tell me, will it ever end?
October will it end? November will it end? December will it end?
Tell me, will it ever end?

Long shadow, short temper. Let us in the water.
Long shadow, short temper. Drowning in the swelter.
Long shadow, short temper. Let us in the water.
Long shadow, short temper. Drowning in the swelter.

Long shadow, short temper. Let us in the water.
Long shadow, short temper. Drowning in the swelter.
Long shadow, short temper. Let us in the water.
Long shadow, short temper. Drowning in the swelter.