Lyrics

[Verse 1] I like noise, that's why I'm livin' where I am I like the noise and confusion of a traffic jam I like the sound of a jet as it's shakin' my dwellin' I like ragin', rampagin', and screamin', and yellin' Sound of a fire engine headed for a fire Emotions so high, they can't get any higher Goin' out of control in an outta hand crowd I like noise and it's gotta be loud! [Chorus] Awfully quiet Awfully quiet Awfully quiet [Verse 2] It was awfully quiet on the streets yesterday People on the streets had little to say Well, I walked the streets and barely heard a sound It was awfully quiet on the streets downtown Sometimes quiet's okay Sometimes quiet's alright Given the choice, I like noise Morning, noon, and night [Verse 3] It was awfully quiet and on the trains last night People on the trains kept the conversation light I rode the trains and barely heard a word Quietest train I ever heard Sometimes quiet's okay Sometimes quiet's alright Given the choice, I like noise Morning, noon, and night [Instrumental Break] [Chorus] Awfully quiet Awfully quiet Awfully quiet [Verse 4] It was awfully quiet and I needed some noise I got on the blower, called up the boys I was dosed so bad, I could barely hack it They came to my house and they kicked up a racket [Bridge] (Ooh) (Ah) (Ooh) (Ah) They turned my place on its ear (Ooh) The boys began to riot (Ah) It felt so good to hear (Ooh) On a day that was so quiet (Ah) I screamed and cheered them on (Ooh) And I helped out where I could (Ah) And when they all were gone (Ooh) I was feeling good! [Outro] I like noise, that's why I'm livin' where I am I like the noise and confusion of a traffic jam I like the sound of a jet as it's shakin' my dwellin' I like ragin', rampagin', and screamin', and yellin' Sound of a fire engine headed for a fire Emotions so high, they can't get any higher Goin' out of control in an outta hand crowd I like noise and it's gotta be loud! Yeah, it's gotta be loud Oh yeah, it's gotta be loud Come on, it's gotta be loud From now on, it's gonna be loud Ooooh, yeah...ha