In the city of nights In the city of nights As the lights go on there's a magic glow to the sea But as we move through the streets we can feel the fear As night goes on there's a tragic show in the city Those songs are on the ebb and mixed with tears And down the alleyway the drunks are fighting Over who will have the last drink from the can It all seems so romantic in the lying But what a sad existence for a man There's speeders, dealers, girls of easy virtue Laughter, lies and lovers sparkling eyes Glitter boys and girls out for the dancing Good time girls and boys out for the highs And there's a hotel on hope street Where the concierge will understand your needs She doesn't care your colour or religion And she always has a room for you and me In the city of nights In the city of nights There's an oriental flavour in the city Marta Haries, saris and sarongs Incense candles, prayer and incantations Golden girls Arabia in their song It seems the doors are closed on the asylums And in the street they're putting on a show Talking to themselves they get no answer Or suggestions for a better place to go In the city of nights In the city of nights A young man dreams of the open sea In the year from no God knows where he'll be No open door to set him free No open door to set him free Girls sell kisses to the lonely men Boys turn tricks with the sleight of hand Women fear to walk where men desire Inspiration, hope and fire Hey don't be a stranger Make a friend don't let it end you Hey don't be a stranger There's a light burning in the city In the city In the city of nights As the sun goes down there's a wind blowing through the city A darker day as summer says goodbye Another world is waking in the city All live fears, important knowing eyes And there amongst the litter and the debris The sally army busking out a song Drowning out the sound of breaking windows Sing along, sing along, sing along Come on sinners, yeah, yeah Come on sinners Come on sinners, yeah, yeah Come on sinners Come on sinners, yeah, yeah Come on sinners Discos, bringers Discos, bars Women, winners Stiffs and stars Kings and queens And cabs and cars Famous, you know Who they are Drugs and punks and Tarts with heart Corpses, candle Works of art Losers, loomers Never hads Groups and dreams Of hope and fads Passing fences Phase and fads Happy hookers Lookers, fags In the city In the city In the city
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