[Verse 1] The clouds hang low a bruise of slate Upon the Thames the water's wait I dodge the grime to arrive too late A city lost in damp debate [Chorus] Oh London town you pick my pocket clean A velvet robbery in broad daylight The coldest crowd that I have ever seen Who never sleep but cannot face the night [Verse 2] Descend below to taste the soot Where strangers press and time is mute A heavy heel on tender foot Trapped like rats beneath the brute [Bridge] Brick by brick your heart is gray A labyrinth where dreams decay I shout your name you turn away Your beauty fades but still I stay [Chorus] Oh London town you pick my pocket clean A velvet robbery in broad daylight The coldest crowd that I have ever seen Who never sleep but cannot face the night
