Seven days, still awake, subtle pain

Bitter pills are hard to take

This summer rain's falling and I can't get up

I've called you but you won't pick up

And I'm so tired

I think my mind needs to rewire

My eyes are opening wide

As our love fades from color

(Cruel, cruel summer)

'Cause this is real life, real life

I feel like real love, really hurts

It's gonna be a cruel summer

Be a cruel summer

(Cruel, cruel summer)

'Cause this is real life, real life

I feel like real love, really hurts

It's gonna be a cruel summer

Be a cruel summer

(Cruel, cruel summer)

(Cruel, cruel summer)

Summer nights, getting high just to feel alive

Bed all day, the better days are still behind

I've been feeling so messed up

And honestly it's not enough

But I don't mind

He'd rather be cruel than rewind

Tell me, does it hurt inside?

You're such a cold, cold lover

(Cruel, cruel summer)

'Cause this is real life, real life

I feel like real love, really hurts

It's gonna be a cruel summer

Be a cruel summer

(Cruel, cruel summer)

'Cause this is real life, real life

I feel like real love, really hurts

It's gonna be a cruel summer

Be a cruel summer

(Cruel, cruel summer)

'Cause this is real life, real life

I feel like real love, really hurts

It's gonna be a cruel summer

Be a cruel summer

(Cruel, cruel summer)

It's gonna be a cruel summer

Be a cruel summer

(Cruel, cruel summer)