Marc Almond - City of Nights lyrics

In the city of nights in the city of nights

As the lights go on there's a
Magic glow to the city
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
Mata Haris, 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 a year from now god knows where he'll be
No open door to set him free
No open doors 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