I could tell you what you wanna hear
All about what's going down
I've been told
It's unsettling at very least
If you were to really see
Who we are now
I know that you're good for me
As a matter of your uncommon courtesy
But now I am
Stuck in the middle of
Common sense and modern love
On my own

This city is on fire
And I'm out of luck so save yourself
There's no telling
If it's fine
Can we make it out this time?


Take the wheel and we'll go faster
Careful to avoid disaster
I don't think we'll make it out alive

I've decided for the both of us
There is no one here we can trust
Yet still you seem to only want it more
Leaving me to ignore
Bitter sounds
I know that you're curious
But I'll tell you
this is getting so serious
so grab hold of your favorite things
as conspiring brings
this whole place down

This city is on fire
And I'm out of luck so save yourself
There's no telling
If it's fine
Can we make it out this time?

Take the wheel and we'll go faster
Careful to avoid disaster
I don't think we'll make it out alive
Straight now no time for distraction
Stay clear of misguided action
I don't think we'll make it out alive

And if for just tonight
Everything was alright
We could pretend that the dust in our eyes
Is a welcome blinding to light
Crash around
They wouldn't hear a sound
Beyond the beating that our bodies slowly make.

I've devised the perfect meeting place
Memorize it - we need to erase
Any evidence or traces left of you and me
Promise that we'll only be
Phantoms of our city

Take the wheel and we'll go faster
Careful to avoid disaster
I don't think we'll make it out alive
Straight now no time for distraction
Stay clear of misguided action
I don't think we'll make it out alive