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