Portrait of the 90's
Evening silence shatters
One more sharp crack of a gun
Neighbors locked behind their doors
Not caring which side won
Neon signs dance
Inviting all to come enjoy
A cheap world, dark and sinister
Your choice - girl or boy?
Dealers and addicts
Disappearing without sound
Police search alleys, old beat up cars
Apartments long run down
Jonny hides from Mommy's hand
Hears vodka slur her voice
Janie shies from Daddy's touch
But he says she has no choice
Beyond the darkness of the night
Hear lost children as they cry
Out of love our world was born
Out of hate our world may die
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© 1989 by Megan Madonna
