What goes on behind closed doors
Private wounds, open sores
You're your own worst enemy
And cheap thrills bring you to your knees
It's thumbs down for someone you know
And it's easy come and easy go

Burn your bridges, take what you can get
Go for the throat 'cause you paid your debt
Livin' well is the best revenge, so give 'em hell

While the city sleeps
It's all there in black and white
While the city sleeps
Through the eye of the needle, gotta thread your life
While the city sleeps
While the city sleeps

It's a hit or miss, an eye for an eye
Live for today, and don't ask why
For better or worse, you bought and sold
They love you while you're hot
And leave you when you're cold

Burn your bridges, take what you can get
Go for the throat 'cause you paid your debt
Livin' well is the best revenge, so give 'em hell

While the city sleeps - while the city sleeps
While the city sleeps - while the city sleeps
While the city sleeps - yeah, there's no relief
While the city sleeps