Lyrics

Peacetime (Reprise)

When another year?s gone by
And I?m being kissed by strangers
When another midnight strikes
And I?m dancing with the neighbors
I?ll be hiding in the crowd
But I guess there?s no escaping
Putting in the peacetime hours
My champagne buzz is fading

24 hours to go
Much more than this I can?t be sure of
24 hours more
Is more than I care to know

I?ve got a future in this life
I?ve seen coming attractions
A better job and reading time
My Jesus Christ distraction
A modest home and store-bought flowers
If I can find the right arrangement
Putting in the peacetime hours
I?ll meet you at the pavement

Saturdays
Are something to look forward to
We stay up late and talk
We call them ?heart-to-hearts?
And fall asleep with a glow
I?m not alone after all?

When another year?s gone by
And we?re remembering our favorites
If nothing seems to cross my mind
You?ll say I?m such a panic
Standing in a far watchtower
High above the coastline
I?m putting in the peacetime hours
And I look for signs of life

24 hours to go
Much more than this I can?t be sure of
24 hours more
Is more than I care to know