I was caught in the crossfire of a silent scream   Where one man's nightmare is another man's dream   Pull the covers up high and pray for the mornin' light   Better leave it alone in the heat of the night   Met a man with a message from the other side   Couldn't take the pressure - had to leave it behind   He said it's up to you   You can run or you can fight - (ya that's right)   Better leave it alone in the heat of the night      In the heat of the night they'll be comin' around   They'll be lookin' for answers they'll be chasin' you down   In the heat of the night   (Where you gonna hide when it all comes down)   (Don't look back don't ever turn around)      Had to pay the piper to call the tune   Said he'd be back someday - said he'd be back real soon   Pull the shades down low - you'll know when the time is right   When you're lyin' alone in the heat of the night