This town, this town, always stays the same
Only shadows know your name, whoever made it that
Uptown, bright town, crowded avenues
But no-one seems to notice you
they turn aside and walk away

But in the lights on summer nights
it's nothing short of paradise
Somewhere there is tenderness in
This town, this town's
Passive residents, sunk in sullen deference
and weekly bills for back-payments

But when no-one admits you
and every single face bears down on you
Run away, run away, run away, run away
run away, run away
from the people and hide in your room

This town, this town, always stays the same
Only shadows know your name
Whoever made it that way, that way

Oh and walking home, backstreets alone
a distant shout can chill the bone
And fear is sown, as rapture fades away