Standing in the alleyway, looking for a light
Gripping to a weapon that'll put you out of sight
Don't got no graduation, don't got no suit and tie
But if you got a sucker, I can make that sucker cry
C'mon!

I'm only a nocturne child, sweet baby
Only a nocturne child
I'll be gone in the blink of an eye, pretty mama
Look out! I'm running wild
Nocturne child
Don't got no grace or dignity, I'm heavy on my feet
I killed this other guy for a little bite to eat
I never made it anywhere, I never had a chance
I never held a candle, but I can sing and I can dance
Clap hands!
Nocturne child

I'm only a nocturne child, sweet baby
Only a nocturne child
I'll be gone in the blink of an eye, pretty mama
Look out! I'm running wild
Nocturne child

Keep it under twenty-nine, nothing left to lose
Moving like a housebreaker down the avenue
Give me milk and honey, baby, give me something quick
As steamy as it is, it ain't ever gonna stick, come on
Nocturne child

I'm only a nocturne child, sweet baby
Only a nocturne child
I'll be gone in the blink of an eye, pretty mama
Look out!
Nocturne child
Nocturne child
Nocturne child
Nocturne child
Nocturne child
Nocturne child
Nocturne child
Nocturne child