Lyric

The buds are closed and stubborn, refusing still to bloom

The cold wind lingers longer, adding to the gloom

Maybe winter’s being cruel, playing a selfish game

Or maybe it’s a blessing that I cannot even name

Perhaps it’s slowing down the clock, holding back the spring

To give you time to get here, and see what the blossoms bring

Just to walk beneath the cherry trees, dancing in the air

That’s the only memory I want us both to share

If it doesn’t happen now, the joy will only grow

Waiting for the perfect time for the petals to let go

It’s alright, it’s okay, the flowers can wait

Next year is a promise, a date with our fate

If this year isn’t meant to be, our hope will still remain

Turning every drop of doubt into a gentle rain

Yes, I know, yes, I know... there’s always next year

Watching cherry blossoms all alone is far too hard to bear

The sadness starts to shimmer in the quiet April air

I try to hold the tears inside, I try to keep my pride

But the loneliness is rising like a slow and heavy tide

I remember chasing petals when I was just a child

If we could chase them now, our hearts would be so wild

Just to walk beneath the cherry trees, dancing in the air

That’s the only memory I want us both to share

I can dream a thousand dreams, anytime I choose

There’s a world of beauty that I never have to lose

It’s not the end, it’s not the last, the sky is still so blue

Every spring is an invitation starting something new

If the timing isn't right, the blossoms will understand

Waiting for the touch of a familiar, loving hand

It’s alright, it’s okay, the flowers can wait

Next year is a promise, a date with our fate

If this year isn’t meant to be, our hope will still remain

Turning every drop of doubt into a gentle rain

Yes, I know

There's always next year

Walking together

Next time

Just you and me