Artist: John Dantona

This exceptional writer from Simi Valley CA was First Place winner of the Lyrics Only category of the Great American Song Contest 2001.

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Shut Down the Night

Neon lights cut the dark
they don't know
window-shopping down streets
we used to go

I march to traffic rhythm
a silhouette in nightlife's prison
damn the moon that shines above
damn the memory of love

(chorus:)
Shut Down The Night
you're not here
can't they see?
shut down the night
all my fears take over me
I don't know how long this feeling's gonna last
'til it's past
Shut Down The Night

Driving home all alone
thinkin' 'bout
all the dreams that would fade
into doubt

The radio's a friendly sound
it keeps my feet upon the ground
but just to add salt to the wound
it plays an old familiar tune

(chorus:)

(bridge:)
Couples laugh outside my window
as I settle into bed
another nights' insomnia
another sleepless night ahead
you should be here
you should be here

(chorus:)

Lyrics by John Dantona
5775 E. Los Angeles Ave. Suite 222
Simi Valley CA 93063

Email: homerun@bad.org