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[Intro] [staccato synth hook, syncopated bass, steady drum beat] (La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la) [Verse 1] [bass and drums continue, clean electric guitar arpeggios] He keeps his collar up against the rain Every pocket's pulling on his frame He counts the cents he found inside a drain The world above don't even know his name [Chorus] [distorted rhythm guitar enters, full drum kit] Is there anybody listening? Down in the dark where the walls are cold Is there anybody listening? Before the story goes untold [Verse 2] [synth hook returns, bass and drums] A sudden sound comes from the empty hall The panic starts to climb up every wall He feels the light, he feels the sudden fall Inside the space he feels so very small [Chorus] [full band arrangement] Is there anybody listening? Down in the dark where the walls are cold Is there anybody listening? Before the story goes untold [Bridge] [rhythm guitar intensifies] The cars are rushing over his head He brings the pillows and a real bed But words of kindness never get said He follows where the concrete has led [Chorus] [anthemic vocal layering] Is there anybody listening? Down in the dark where the walls are cold Is there anybody listening? Before the story goes untold [Outro] [staccato synth hook, bass and drums fade] (La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la) [final synth note]