Streets
Savatage Lyrics

As darkness falls so hard
The night has set in heavily, as if it is thick and impenetrable

The children play
Despite the darkness that has fallen, the innocence and carefree nature of childhood persists

Somewhere
In some unknown, distant location

Out there
Outside of here

Alone and out of place
Feels isolated and disconnected from their surroundings

Streets of illusion
Illusory streets that offer a facade of safety and comfort

Sooth the shattered fate
Ease the pain of a destiny that has been irrevocably broken

I've been a runner
I have fled from my problems

I've been a sinner
I have committed wrongdoings

I've been inside my head
I have been lost in thought, preoccupied with my own concerns

I sit here staring
I remain motionless and directionless, lost in my own mind

Never quite caring
Lacking motivation or will to act upon emotions or decisions

And this is where it has led
This inaction has brought me to a place of stagnation

Glitter in the dark
Shiny surfaces that reflect what little light there is

Don't sleep
Stay alert and aware of dangers

Red eyes sunken and stark
Tired eyes that show the weariness and harsh reality of life

Dream deep
Fall into a deep and peaceful sleep, escaping this reality

In her arms where you are safe
Finding comfort and safety in the embrace of another

Never sleep still never wake
Although it appears as if the city never rests, it remains in a state of perpetual slumber

Gardens bloom and grow
In contrast to the decaying city, nature thrives and flourishes elsewhere

Children awaken
As nature comes to life so do the children, filled with energy and wonder

To a world they know
A familiar and comforting environment

Somewhere the sun shines
In another, brighter place

Somewhere the light's kind
A place where there is a sense of warmth, comfort, and hope

Somewhere they seek the day
A place where people actively pursue positivity and opportunity

Somewhere there's no scene
A location without all the complications and difficulties of the current environment

Somewhere the air's clean
In a place where the environment is healthy and free of pollution

But somewhere is so far away
The ideal location seems distant and unattainable

Welcome children
A greeting to newcomers who share a similar disposition

From the other side
Newcomers who have crossed over to the urban cityscape

In the darkness
Amidst the obscurity that the city inhabits

Your eyes are opened wide
Newcomers who are initially taken aback by the environment

Here there are answers
The city has its own set of solutions to problems, given the environment's unique set of circumstances

On the edge dancers
People living on the fringes of society who are struggling to survive

Here the night hides out sins
The darkness provides the opportunity to engage in less than reputable activities

And if you listen
Take heed of what is being shared

While the streets glisten
While the city is at its most vibrant

Here's where our story begins
The city is a place that sets the scene for tales of hardship, resilience, and survival