City Of Nights Lyrics - Marc Almond

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 

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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 

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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