I was caught in the crossfire of a silent scream
  Where one man's nightmare is another man's dream
  Pull the cover up high - and pray for the mornin' light
  Cause you're livin' alone - in the heat of the night
    Met a man with a message from the other side
  Couldn't take the pressure - had to leave it behind
  He said it's up to you
  You can run or you can fight (Ya that's right)
  Better leave it alone - in the heat of the night
    In the heat of the night they'll be comin' around
  There'll be lookin' for answers they'll be chasin' you down
  In the heat of the night
  (Where ya gonna hide when it all comes down)
  (Don't look back don't ever turn around)
    Had to pay the piper to call the tune
  Said he'd be back someday - said he'd be back real soon
  Pull the shades down low - you'll know when the time is right
  When you're lyin' alone in the heat of the night