Another blackout in the city,
Another promise laid to waste,
Streets are beckoning the cries of pity,
You've grown accustomed to the taste,
Putting on the window dressing,
Search for someone to anoint,
Pay the money for his deadly blessing,
One step closer to the point.

Try to hide, (can't hide the truth)
Oh, try to fight, (can't fight the truth)

See the light as you steal away, (steal away)
Does the truth cut like a knife'
Is this a dream' Have you found the way' (steal away)
Or has the nightmare come to life'

In the alley, you lay broken,
Neon message: "Jesus saves,"
Through the tears a silent hope is spoken,
A shining light for midnight slaves.

Try to hide, (can't hide the truth)
Oh, try to fight, (can't fight the truth)

See the light as you steal away, (steal away)
Does the truth cut like a knife'
Is this a dream' Have you found the way' (steal away)
Or has the nightmare come to life'

Whoa, whoa,
Whoa, whoa,
Whoa, whoa,
Whoa.

See the light as you steal away, (steal away)
Does the truth cut like a knife'
Is this a dream' Have you found your way' (steal away)
Or has the nightmare come to life'

Whoa, whoa,
Whoa, whoa,
Whoa, whoa,
(fade)