Happyland

It was on a summer night, she says, a year ago today
 Packed, the place was packed
 The chicos lookin' for some play
 He wore a satin shirt and said a prayer to Yemayá
 And he was calm and handsome
 As they squeezed through to the bar
 The girls were in tight dresses, just like sweets in cellophane
 Everyone was there
 Sabrosón from Spanish Harlem
 And luz from Camaguey
 In her hand a single rose, and in her mouth a razorblade
 Hot, the place was hot
 Too many people to be safe
 Who cared
 It was our night
 Watch us seize the day
 And dance it all away...
 Bailamos, esa noche, bailamos
 In Happyland
 It was on a summer night, she says - yes, it was a year ago
 Hot, the place was hot
 but where else were they gonna go
 And then she heard the screams
 And saw the smoke come down
 And then it really turned into the hottest club in town
 She remembers all the firetrucks
 And that maldito TV crew
 And he, he didn't make it
 So, "mi amor, this song's for you"
 She's got red shoes on her feet
 A nd a red smile on her face
 And people say she's loca, to go back into that place
 Who cared
 This is my night
 Watch me seize the day
 And dance it all away...
 Bailaré, esta noche, bailaré
 In Happyland