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 How could you leave me waiting 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 (chorus x 2) It's a cruel, cruel summer Leaving me here on my own It's a cruel, cruel summer Now you've gone 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 (chorus) You're not the only one (chorus) (bridge x 2) In the city in the summertime All I ever wanted was your love Come on and make it shine Can you open the heavens up above (chorus) You're not the only one (chorus) (bridge x 2)