The night was so dark, the street lights were dim I saw all kinds of fear on their faces It gave a meaning to the night The flames were so bright and reached the sky The pier burnt up and everybody cried Everybody cried and I got a smile I just stood there with emptied cans I saw only shadows and I won't forget The fire burns in my head The fire burns in my head The fire burns in my head The fire burns in my head Four walls around, they are keepin' me alive I got a straightjacket but it still burns inside I always think about the things burn around I know their tears cannot put the fire out The fire burns in my head The fire burns in my head The fire burns in my head The fire burns in my head The fire burns in my head The fire burns in my head The fire burns in my head The fire burns in my head