City of Nights

<br>In the city of nights<br><br>In the city of nights<br><br><br><br>As the lights go on theres a magic glow to the sea<br><br>But as we move through the streets we can feel the fear<br><br>As night goes on theres a tragic show in the city<br><br>Those songs are on the ebb and mixed with tears<br><br><br><br>And down the alleyway the drunks are fighting<br><br>Over who will have the last drink from the can<br><br>It all seems so romantic in the lying<br><br>But what a sad existence for a man<br><br><br><br>Theres speeders, dealers, girls of easy virtue<br><br>Laughter, lies and lovers sparkling eyes<br><br>Glitter boys and girls out for the dancing<br><br>Good time girls and boys out for the highs<br><br><br><br>And theres a hotel on hope street<br><br>Where the concierge will understand your needs<br><br>She doesnt care your colour or religion<br><br>And she always has a room for you and me<br><br><br><br>In the city of nights<br><br>In the city of nights<br><br><br><br>Theres an oriental flavour in the city<br><br>Marta haries, saris and sarongs<br><br>Incense candles, prayer and incantations<br><br>Golden girls arabia in their song<br><br><br><br>It seems the doors are closed on the asylums<br><br>And in the street theyre putting on a show<br><br>Talking to themselves they get no answer<br><br>Or suggestions for a better place to go<br><br><br><br>In the city of nights<br><br>In the city of nights<br><br><br><br>A young man dreams of the open sea<br><br>In the year from no God knows where hell be<br><br>No open door to set him free<br><br>No open door to set him free<br><br><br><br>Girls sell kisses to the lonely men<br><br>Boys turn tricks with the sleight of hand<br><br>Women fear to walk where men desire<br><br>Inspiration, hope and fire<br><br><br><br>Hey dont be a stranger<br><br>Make a friend dont let it end you<br><br>Hey dont be a stranger<br><br>Theres a light burning in the city<br><br>In the city<br><br>In the city of nights<br><br><br><br>As the sun goes down theres a wind blowing through the city<br><br>A darker day as summer says goodbye<br><br>Another world is waking in the city<br><br>All live fears, important knowing eyes<br><br><br><br>And there amongst the litter and the debris<br><br>The sally army busking out a song<br><br>Drowning out the sound of breaking windows<br><br>Sing along, sing along, sing along<br><br><br><br>Come on sinners, yeah, yeah<br><br>Come on sinners<br><br>Come on sinners, yeah, yeah<br><br>Come on sinners<br><br>Come on sinners, yeah, yeah<br><br>Come on sinners<br><br><br><br>Discos, bringers<br><br>Discos, bars<br><br>Women, winners<br><br>Stiffs and stars<br><br>Kings and queens<br><br>And cabs and cars<br><br>Famous, you know<br><br>Who they are<br><br>Drugs and punks and<br><br>Tarts with heart<br><br>Corpses, candle<br><br>Works of art<br><br>Losers, loomers<br><br>Never hads<br><br>Groups and dreams<br><br>Of hope and fads<br><br>Passing fences<br><br>Phase and fads<br><br>Happy hookers<br><br>Lookers, fags<br><br><br><br>In the city<br><br>In the city<br><br>In the city