through the rain,
the red-brick houses scream the music
of their owners;
as I head-down walk the alley
passing couples
passing loners
passing minutes
passing hours
i come face to face with the life forms of---
Pearl Alley
some are wearing overcoats
and some are running God knows where
as i head-down walk the alley
passing couples
passing loners
passing minutes
passing hours
i come face to face with the life forms of---
Pearl Alley
night falls heavy on Pearl Alley
when your back's against the wall;
watch for shadows in the shadows---
they're the meanest ones of all
through the fog mist walks a figure
with a sister on each arm
they approach me---sounds of laughter--
passing couples
passing loners
passing minutes
passing hours
i come face to face with the life forms of---
Pearl Alley
night falls heavy on Pearl Alley
when your back's against the wall;
watch for shadows in the shadows---
they're the meanest ones of all
