the Night the Power Went Out

The night the power went out in New York I unzipped my pink dress and thought of you The phones were busy But I was safe The sky was hot and full of stars I sweated Not feeling resentful 'Cause you know Everyone was doing it The sirens and honking fire trucks Waltzed with the hum of helicopters I stood outside Anonymous on the corner Taking pictures of the remaining city lights Flashlights, and cellphones, and candles, and cars Half frightened for my life Half thinking it's starting The adventure that I've been waiting for Knowing I might not make it But something inside Puts its hands in its pockets Its back against the wall And says, "Don't you worry, I always keep my cool." The night the power went out in New York I watched the flickering shadow on the ceiling Couldn't see my misgivings through the mirror Couldn't call you but Had no fear Liked to hold you in suspense Liked to think of you when I know you'll be thinking of me Oh, it's a night When anything is possible No wonder There are so many thieves and drinking singles Roaming the street Hoping and praying That their next big chance'll be right around that next dark corner Mardi Gras in New York City Blisters on my toes Too early to sleep but too dark to not I think If this was If they were Or maybe Could be unforgettable You know and outside on the street it's stunning Take it in 'Cause you won't see it like this again So dark And beautiful So dark And beautiful Stars on the New York skyline Anything was possible The night the power went out in New York I unzipped my pink dress and blew the candle out Found the first star to think of you And just as simple as that Oh, just as simple as that Oh, just as simple as that Just went to bed Just went to bed