One, two, three
If you close the door
The night could last forever
Leave the sunshine out
And say hello to never

All the people are dancing
And they're having such fun
I wish it could happen to me

But if you close the door
I'd never have to see the day again

If you close the door
The night could last forever
Leave the wine glass out
And drink a toast to never

Oh, someday, I know
Someone'll look into my eyes
And say hello
You're my very special one

But if you close the door
I'd never have to see the day again

Dark party bars, shiny Cadillac cars
And the people on subways and trains
Looking gray in the rain
As they stand disarrayed
Oh, but people look well in the dark

And if you close the door
The night could last forever
Leave the sunshine out
And say hello to never

All the people are dancing
And they're having such fun
I wish it could happen to me

'Cause if you close the door
I'd never have to see the day again
I'd never have to see the day again
Once more
I'd never have to see the day again


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After Hours Lyrics as written by Lou Reed

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    shit, I still managed to leave something out:

    all in all, I think the hopefulness outshines the depression/isolation, mainly because of how Moe states "oh someday I know...etc." and she's right :)

    beardrivingon January 22, 2010   Link

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