Lyrics

Abroad, abandoned, in shining city

Night lights guiding in all directions

no clear way forward

Lisa says, on a night like this

It'd be so nice if you give me a kiss

Dark room, Karaoke scene

Empty bottles of soju strewn

Waiting to be collected and recycled

They ordered champagne but they still look thirsty

I need to sleep, why won't you let me?

Song lyrics in Korean and English

I'll give you 21 21 21

It's your turn to sing, everyone cheering

But believe it or not, you won't find it so hot

If you ain't got that do re mi

Out with the truckers

and the kickers and the cowboy angels

Some soft reprieve in endless night

In my doorway we shucked and jived

I didn't know whether to duck or run,

So I ran

Morning sun glow outshines neon

It'd be so nice if you give me a kiss

Abroad, abandoned, in new sun glow

In a Bleeker street cafe

I found someone to love today.

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