Who Are You Now

In a Manhattan spotlight
You're the bubbly of the night
Holding a polished crystal glass
Reflecting the eyes
Of the city

Its lights leave your eyes agleam
In their American dream
A glowing planet you are
Or maybe just rocks and ice
Reflecting the light of the stars

But who are you?
When lights turn off
You're on the train to Brooklyn
As soon as no one is looking
The bubbles fizzle out
Who are you now?
Who are you now?

The streetlight on Myrtle Ave
Is broken again
So you just light up your phone
And hold your keys tight as you find
Your way back home

You pass a man who's lost his home
A woman begging for matches
And love
A girl asking for a lighter
But you can't light up your own cigarette
And heart

So who are you
When the stars are covered
By the smog of the city
You can be anyone you wanna be

But without their light
You don't know how
Who are you now?
Who are you now?

At home through the candlelight
I can see your curves
I can see your face
With all its beautiful lines
Singed by comets you've chased

You say you're tired
You say you'd rather live here
Where you belong
Where your light is needed
You've spent so much energy
Just trying to reflect the ads of Times Square

Who are you?
When lights turn off
You're alone and you're naked
The spark you took for granted
Is gone
Who are you now?
Who are you now?
Who are you now?
Who are you now?
Who are you now?
Who are you now?