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