Story Behind The Song
Billy Joel saw the light go out on Broadway. We saw them illuminate on the West Side of Manhattan and thought it would make a nice ballad.
Song Description
A song about watching the lights turn on on the west side of Manhattan near the Hudson River. They turn on a little at a time, sometimes quickly, sometimes very slowly. As they get brighter, the sky gets darker. The yin and yang of time.
Song Length |
4:44 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Pop - Alternative |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Mood |
Poignant, Gloomy |
Subject |
Loneliness, Numbness |
Similar Artists |
Adele, Lesley Gore |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I CAN'T FACE THE NIGHT
As darkness wraps itself around the city
She tries to struggle and she loses her hold
And one by one the rows of lights collide with the dark
I Can't Face The Night
I Can't Face The Night
I'm turning around
And nothing seems right
I can't fight the dark
I can't see the light
No matter how hard I try
I Can't Face The Night
I feel the blackness deep inside the city
It's all around as my reflection grows dim
As it surrounds me all is lost while I cry alone
The battle's over as it takes possession
I try to fight as it embraces my soul
As it surrounds me all is lost while I cry alone
I Can't Face The Night
I Can't Face The Night
I'm turning around
And nothing seems right
I can't fight the dark
I can't see the light
No matter how hard I try
I Can't Face The Night
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