“City Song” is a song by British singer-songwriter Howard Jones, appearing as the closing track from their fifth album In the Running. It was released in April 1992 and recorded on September 1990 to September 1991, by Elektra Records. The song did not chart as well in 1992.
It was that night at nowhere, I saw you standing there
Darlin' you were hungry for life, an innocent in this land
What is it about this city, that brings us all to life
Ten millions souls vibrating
They're shimmering in the night
You mustn't think of staying
The price is more than you'd think
It's giving up the sweetest part of you
For this heartless prize
When does a vision of heaven become a living hell
Ten million souls vibrating, they're acting it out for real
Where do all the lonely people go
When they want some lovin'
Where do all the lonely people hide, when they feel like cryin'
It was that night at nowhere, a cold glass in your hand
Darlin' you were angry with life, a prisoner in this land
What is it about this city, that brings us all to life
Ten millions souls vibrating
They're shimmering in the night
Where do all the lonely people go
When they want some lovin'
Where do all the lonely people hide, when they feel like cryin'
Where do all the lonely people go, in this crowded city
Where do all the lonely people hide, there's no sanctuary
Nowhere to run to, nowhere to hide
Nowhere to handshake, nowhere to smile
Won't you talk with me
Spend some time and give me life
When does a vision of heaven become a living hell
Ten million souls vibrating
They're shimmering in the night
Where do all the lonely people go, in this crowded city
Where do all the lonely people hide, there's no sanctuary
A vision of heaven
A vision of heaven
City Song was written by Howard Jones.
City Song was produced by Ross Cullum & Howard Jones.