I was caught in the crossfire
Of a silent scream
Where one man's nightmare
Is another man's dream
Pull the covers up high
And pray for the morning light

Could you leave it alone
In the heat of the night

I met a man with a message
From the other side
He couldn't take the pressure
Had to leave it behind
He said it's up to you
You can run or you can fight
Yeah, that's right

Better leave it alone
In the heat of the night

In the heat of the night
They'll be coming around
Ther'll be looking for answers
The'll be chasing you down
In the heat of the night

Where you gonna hide
When it all comes down
Don't look back
Don't ever turn around

Had to pay the piper
To call the tune
Said he'd be back someday
Said he'd be back real soon
Pull the shades down low
You'll know when the time is right

Will you leave it alone
In the heat of the night

Yeah, in the heat of the night
They'll be coming around
There'll be looking for answers
They'll be chasing you down
In the heat of the night

Where you gonna hide
When it all comes down
Don't look back
Don't ever turn around

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In the heat of the night
They'll be coming around
There'll be looking for answers
They'll be chasing you down
In the heat of the night

Where you gonna hide
When it all comes down
Don't look back
Don't ever turn around

In the heat of the night
They'll be coming around
They'll be looking for answers
Chasing you down
In the heat of the night

Where you gonna hide
When it all comes down
Don't look back
Don't ever turn around

In the heat of the night, yeah
They'll be chasing you down
In the heat of the night

Where you gonna hide
When it all comes down
Don't look back
Don't ever turn around