the city sleeps tonight
beneath the fading lights
the people dream of
fame and fortune
forget every portion of a
life they lead outside
and do you see that
our life isn't perfect
you know that it's worth the pain you feel
and do you hold on
like it is the last time
live like it's the first time you could feel
the city sleeps tonight
and hope begins to die
the famous dream of living normal
no more drugs or photos no more
living like a lie
everyone is the same
no matter what they say
if you could see with your eyes
tv isn't real life
every movie star has heartache and pain
so just let it go