[Verse] They say he’s a shadow with a silver grin A ghost in the diner where the stories begin Knocks on your door but he’s never let in [Chorus] The mayor is a rumor Never seen his face He’s a whisper in the alley A name out of place The mayor is a rumor Just a trail to chase [Verse 2] The barber swears he saw him late last July A fedora tipped low A gleam in his eye But no one can prove it No matter who tries [Prechorus] Do you hear the footsteps Or is it just the rain [Chorus] The mayor is a rumor Never seen his face He’s a whisper in the alley A name out of place The mayor is a rumor Just a trail to chase [Bridge] Some say he’s the wind that shakes the streetlight Some say he’s the voice when you’re alone at night Others say he’s gone but was never quite here He’s a question A secret A hint in your ear
