Hot summer streets And the pavements are burning I sit around Too hot to handle, baby Trying to smile But the air is so heavy and dry Strange voices are saying What did they say Things I can't understand It's too close for comfort This heat has got right out of hand
It's a cruel, cruel summer Leaving me here on my own It's a cruel, cruel summer Now you've gone (x2)
The city is crowded My friends are away And I'm on my own Too hot to handle, baby It's too hot to handle So I got to get up and go
It's a cruel, cruel summer Leaving me here on my own It's a cruel, cruel summer Now you've gone You're not the only one (x2)