Nameless

I thought if I was faceless
I could leave this place, yes
Anonymous
Synonymous with none
I thought if I stayed nameless
I might end up blameless
Find my own bright sun

But the New York City lights were bright
And they were calling me into the night
And I had to follow the art, my heart
And the young don't know what they don't know
How can they know? How can they know

I thought if I could pass by
Like a ghost or overcast sky
I'd disappear, melt into the mist
I've lost myself in crowds before
A raging sea, tossed overboard
Defend myself with only flashing fists

But the New York City lights were bright
And they were calling me into the night
And I had to follow the art, my heart
The young don't know what they don't know
How can they know? How can they know

I moved into a small milltown
The definition of settling down
And I have never felt so known
You say my name as the bell rings overhead
You ring me up, my beans and bread
And my heart's the biggest thing I own

Though the New York City lights were bright
I left them in the middle of the night
And I had to, had to follow the art, sweetheart
And the young don't know what they don't know
How can they know? How can they know