Naked City
Kiss (1980) Lyrics

All the victims have turned to stone,
Everyone in this city has been hardened by their experiences and become emotionless.

No one is happy, they're all alone
Despite being surrounded by millions of people, everyone in the city is lonely and unhappy.

I'd sacrifice my social position tonight
The singer is willing to give up their status and reputation to experience something meaningful tonight.

In New York, millionaires, and lonely people with lonely stares
The city is full of both wealthy individuals and those who are just as lonely and unhappy as everyone else.

I'm not lookin' for love and I'm lost in this night
The artist is not searching for romantic love, but they are feeling lost and aimless in the city.

In the naked city (in the city) There are ten million stories (naked city)
The city is full of countless unique stories and experiences waiting to be discovered.

I'm not lookin' for pity (in the city) In this naked city (naked city)
The singer does not want anyone's pity, but they are acknowledging the harsh reality of the city.

Street vampires in the night, young lovers and love at first sight
The city is filled with both dangerous individuals and the potential for romantic connections.

This is my flesh and my fantasy
The artist is living out their desires and fantasies in the city.

Older women with younger men, I've got a feelin' I'm in trouble again
The artist may be embarking on a risky romantic or sexual encounter with someone older or younger than them.

But I've got to live my destiny
The singer is determined to live their life authentically, even if it means taking risks or making mistakes.

In the naked city (in the city), it's a race with the devil (naked city)
Life in the city can be fast-paced and dangerous, with constant pressure and temptation.

All the pain and the sorrow (in the city) Is there more tomorrow (naked city)
Despite the difficulties of life in the city, the singer wonders if there is still hope for a better future.

Lonely people lookin' for someone, lonely people goin' their way Lonely people lookin' for something, lonely people goin' their way
The city is full of individuals who are searching for love or meaning, but everyone is ultimately on their own path.

In the naked city, there are ten million stories I'm not lookin' for pity in this naked city
The singer acknowledges the vast diversity of experiences in the city, but does not want anyone to feel sorry for them.

In the naked, naked city (in the city), It's a race with the devil (naked city) All the pain and the sorrow (in the city) Is there more tomorrow (naked city) (In the city, naked city)
The city is a complex and dangerous place, filled with both joy and suffering. The artist wonders what tomorrow will bring.