Riots raging in that silent city Eyes of anger as you hit the street. (You) don't know much about the art of fighting But down in your heart you've got some fear to beat And the night comes slowly - creeping in your mind Once they got you running It seems you go down just for one more time Once bitten, twice shy You took it easy, but now you fight Once bitten, fighting back the eyes of night Hey, bigshot, don't you run for cover Fear's a sidekick you just can't deny You can try, but you can never hide it For out on the streets you're standing eye to eye When the night comes slowly - darkness all around Ain't no use in hiding Just keep a cool head as you stand your ground Once bitten, twice shy You took it easy, but now you fight Once bitten, fighting back the eyes of night Solo When the night comes slowly - creeping in your mind Ain't no use in hiding What's left of yourself, put it on the line Once bitten, twice shy You took it easy, but now you fight Once bitten, fighting back the eyes of night Once bitten, twice wrong...