In This City

Lyrics

There's something in the gutter You said that was attractive to you And I wondered what on earth you meant And I wondered if it was a "what" or a "who" Nobody need forgive you There's no-one here who gives a jot Except what happens between the now And 12 o'clock So you never need say a word Nor ever be seen or heard In this city where no-one says your name A scarf was wrapped around you A turn-up in the smartest shoes So we skipped the jig up hope and then We laughed in the fumes So you never need say a word Nor ever need give away In this city where no-one says your name And that has to be the model For this night and every other night It's the only chance of catching part Of something stranger than whatever you are So looking in the gutter You see you need to take the blame But remember that to feel the time is to feel the pain So you never need say a word Nor ever need to explain 'Cause you'll never be seen or heard Nor ever need give away In this city where no-one says your name Your name Your name