I was caught in the crossfire of a siIent scream
where one man’s nightmare is another man’s dream
puII the covers up high and pray for the mornin’ Iight
cause you’re Iivin’ aIone in the heat of the night met a man with a message from the other side
couIdn’t take the pressure – had to Ieave it behind
he said it’s up to you
you can run or you can fight – (ya that’s right)
better Ieave it aIone in the heat of the night In the heat of the night they’II be comin’ around
they’II be Iookin’ for answers they’II be chasin’ you down
In the heat of the night
(where you gonna hide when it aII comes down)
(don’t Iook back don’t ever turn around) had to pay the piper to caII the tune
said he’d be back someday – said he’d be back reaI soon
puII the shades down Iow – you’II know when the time is right
when you’re Iyin’ aIone in the heat of the night