What did the storm wash away
Are you bailing out
Out of the plans we've already made

It won't bother me now
And you know I'll be OK
You gotta lead your life

But you're not sure you know the way
Well you want to walk in white
You want to sin, but you're too shy

So the candle just keeps burning down on you

My cards are on the table, I'm here tonight

But I don't need anything from you
Down on the Bowery, the changing lights
And I'll still be waiting here for you


I saw that look on your face
You don't need me now

And sometimes you wonder if it's all
Just another mistake
And why can't you just walk away

You gotta measure the cost
What have you gained, what have you lost
Well I often wonder why

You want to win, but you won't fight
So the candle just keeps burning down on you


My cards are on the table, I'm here tonight
But I don't need anything from you
Here down on the Bowery, the changing lights

And I'll still be waiting here for you

My cards are on the table, I'm here tonight

But I don't need anything from you
Here down on the Bowery, the changing lights
And I'll still be waiting here for you