Story Behind The Song

Billy Joel saw the light go out on Broadway. We saw them illuminate on the West Side of Manhattan and thought it would make a nice ballad.

Song Description

A song about watching the lights turn on on the west side of Manhattan near the Hudson River. They turn on a little at a time, sometimes quickly, sometimes very slowly. As they get brighter, the sky gets darker. The yin and yang of time.

Lyrics

I CAN'T FACE THE NIGHT

As darkness wraps itself around the city
She tries to struggle and she loses her hold
And one by one the rows of lights collide with the dark

I Can't Face The Night
I Can't Face The Night
I'm turning around
And nothing seems right

I can't fight the dark
I can't see the light
No matter how hard I try
I Can't Face The Night

I feel the blackness deep inside the city
It's all around as my reflection grows dim
As it surrounds me all is lost while I cry alone

The battle's over as it takes possession
I try to fight as it embraces my soul
As it surrounds me all is lost while I cry alone

I Can't Face The Night
I Can't Face The Night
I'm turning around
And nothing seems right

I can't fight the dark
I can't see the light
No matter how hard I try
I Can't Face The Night

Playlist Creator	Playlist Name	Date Added
Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods	Should be on Broadway	9/23/2023