Stranger On the Town
The Damned Lyrics

Did you ever see a man turned inside out
Have you ever witnessed someone completely broken down?

He can come and go without a sound
He moves quietly and goes unnoticed.

They say ok when they turn you down, 'cos someone's always smiling when they really frown
People may pretend to be happy and agreeable, even when they're really unhappy and rejecting you.

You turf me out can't keep me down, 'cos I'm a stranger on the town
Even when I'm kicked out, I won't be defeated because I'm a stranger, unfamiliar with this place.

Don't put me down
Please don't criticize or belittle me.

And I only want a place to rest my head, but if looks could kill I might as well be dead
I just need somewhere to sleep, but the way people look at me makes me feel unwelcome and unwanted.

Get me on my feet take me to the door, I'll face the law might even get a bed
If you help me get back on my feet and guide me to a shelter or the authorities, I might be able to find a place to sleep.

Don't need me, won't feed me now. Just say the word. Just smile as I'm thrown out
You don't care about me and won't even provide me with basic necessities like food. You'll kick me out with a happy face just the same.

And the city's new so the faces change. I know they're different yet they act the same
I'm still getting used to this new place, but I'm already noticing that everyone seems indifferent towards me, regardless of their identity.

I've read the script and I know the score. I know it's only time before I'm shown the door
I'm aware of how things work here and I know that eventually, I'll be forced out.

I've got some money. So do you love me now? Now will you run me out? And they wonder why I shout
I have some cash now, will that make you treat me better? Or will I still be kicked out and ignored? It's no surprise that I'm upset.

Even in a crowd when you're all alone. It's so far from home there's faces all around. They stare mean and proud. You've gotta get away. You gotta get away.
Even when surrounded by people, you can feel completely alone in an unfamiliar place. Perfectly hostile strangers look down on you with disdain. The only choice is to leave.

So I'm a stranger. And though you put me down you know I. Aint no clown and you're a stranger. 'Cause I'll see you around. When the chips are down
I'm an outsider here, but I'm not foolish or less worthy because of it. You're an outsider too, and we may run into each other again someday when you're in need.

And everyone tries to put you down. Nobody wants to have you around
Everyone here treats you poorly and doesn't want to be near you.

'Cos I'm a stranger on the town. Yes I am.
I'm a stranger here, that's just a fact.

Ooh ooh the city's new the faces change. I know they're different yet they act the same
The city is always changing, but the people here have the same attitude towards me.

'Cos I'm a stranger on the town
I'll always be a stranger here.

And I only wanna place to rest my head. If looks could kill I might as well be dead
I just want a place to sleep. The way everyone looks at me could easily make me feel worthless enough to die.

Yes I am. And everyone tries to put you down. Nobody wants to have you around.
Yes, I am a stranger here and everyone is hostile towards me.