[Verse 1] Walkin’ down this cold street, rain runnin’ off my coat (Walkin’ down this cold street, rain runnin’ off my coat) In this uncaring world, I’m just searchin’ for a note of hope [Verse 2] Neon light is buzzin’, but it never says my name (Neon light is buzzin’, but it never says my name) Feels like this heartless city don’t care if I stay the same [Verse 3] Empty eyes in windows, everybody lookin’ through (Empty eyes in windows, everybody lookin’ through) I’m beggin’ for a reason, but this town don’t give a clue [Verse 4] Sat down by the river, watched the black water roll (Sat down by the river, watched the black water roll) I asked that dark old current, “What’s the purpose of my soul?” [Verse 5 (slight lift in hope)] Maybe my only mission is to keep this blues alive (Maybe my only mission is to keep this blues alive) Singin’ truth in a cruel world, just to prove I can survive [Verse 6 (closing verse)] So I’ll play through the midnight, ‘til I find a little sign (So I’ll play through the midnight, ‘til I find a little sign) In this uncaring world, I’ll make my own purpose shine
