I've been here since '81

That's a long time

I've seen all there is to see



Had a space on Astor Place

Had it all once

Now these streets

Are my reality



Because New York City fon't mean nothing

It's just a good place when you're running

Lights they cut so bright they make you bleed



Neon children live their lives there

Mad magicians tinsel nightmares

Still you know I'm never gonna leave



Never sleep alone on the subway

Never walk alone on the tracks

Never take a ride to the edge of your mind

Unless you've got a ticket back

Don't believe in T.V. preachers

Don't believe in talk show stars

Never follow trends if they turn on your friends

Just be sure you know who your friends are



'Cause if you're running blind

On a refueled mind

Better watch the time

Careful you don't go too far



Never burn the bridges before you

Never burn the bridges behind

Don't burn the one that you're walking on

Gonna hit the water in time



Don't believe in expectations

Don't believe in shooting stars

If you make a stand on a dead empty hand

Never let 'em see your cards



'Cause if you're running blind

On a refueled mind

Better watch the time

Careful you don't go too far... too far



New York City don't mean nothing

It's just a good place when you're running

Still you know I'm never gonna leave