City Flower

City flower
 Raised under street lights
 Hothouse rose
 Born in the shade
 It could not hold you
 The empire skyline
 Could never keep you
 From turning to flame
 I was restless
 Running from nothing
 I built my foundation
 On the shifting sands
 And I was a pauper
 At midnight and morning
 Morning glory
 You king me where I stand
 You find me in the shadows
 And the shade
 Show me how to bloom
 I promise I won't fade
 City flower
 Wrapped around my heart
 Like a daisy chain
 No one can tear apart
 The barroom lights
 Are fine and they're golden
 The city bells
 Ring soft in the night
 But to be in your arms
 All twined up and tangled
 That's the only thing
 Can make me feel alright
 You find me in the shadows
 And the shade
 Show me how to bloom
 I promise I won't fade
 City flower
 Wrapped around my heart
 Like a daisy chain
 No one can tear apart