Story Behind The Song
The song was written when John Lennon got shot, it underlines the double standards that are everywhere these days and as J.L. said on his last album, a Double Fantasy!
Song Description
It's about John Lennon's shooting and the dangers that lie beneath the surface and how you can't afford to turn your back on anything. J.L. was shot in 1980 and I think we are still walking on thin ice!
| Song Length |
3:58 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed, Cheerless |
Subject |
Violence, Darkness |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1980 - 1989 |
Lyrics
THIN ICE
New York it's a crazy town
You can own the sky but still come tumbling down
Don't turn your back on a loaded smile
The words of innocence the hurt on wings of steel
Take it easy on those silent nights
Never know when you're walking on thin ice
New York got the magic lights
But when danger walks some beat the healer's knife
Win or lose you can never hide
I think the fair miss liberty she's slowly going blind
Take it easy never close your eyes
Never know when you're walking on thin ice
Walking on thin ice
Walking on thin ice
We're all walking on thin ice
New York a double fantasy
Where the breaking point explodes so easily
One more less to face the bitter truth
No one's safe when jealous hearts they're lost and so confused
Take it easy never close your eyes
Never know when you're walking on thin ice
Take it easy on those silent nights
Never know when you're walking on thin ice
Walking on thin ice
Walking on thin ice
We're all walking on thin ice