[Verse 1]
Cold cold change, we were so excited
But you came and went so soon
A cold cold change, we were not invited
We smiled all the while we were taken in

[Verse 2]
Cold cold change, bringing in the winter
Freezing up the water, closing up the mind
One more danger, gonna have to deal with
One last moment fading all the time

[Chorus 1]
But no lasting change, well, we were turned around
We jumped in the air to see over the wall
No master plan, it's a bad design
Significant time in spite of us all

[Verse 3]
Cold cold change, we were so excited
Waiting on the outside, waiting to begin
Left us all angry and bewildered
Laughing at the way we were taken in

[Chorus 2]
You better lock the door, turn it off, the light
We'll leave the nights alone, better keep me hoping
That the change is over, the ice is gone
And when the weather's warmer you can hear me shouting, yeah
[Chorus 1]
But no lasting change, well, we were turned around
We jumped in the air to see over the wall
No master plan, it's a bad design
Significant time in spite of us all