Both Sides

'Though we might hate to admit it, there are always two sides to every story...'

Find yourself in the gutter in a lonely part of town
where death waits in the darkness with a weapon to cut some stranger down
sleeping with an empty bottle, he's a sad and an empty hearted man
all he needs is a job, and a little respect, so he can get out while he can

We always need to hear both sides of the story

A neighbourhood peace is shattered it's the middle of the night
young faces hide in the shadows,
while they watch their mother and father fight
he says she's been unfaithful, she says her love for him has gone
and the brother shrugs to his sister and says
'looks like it's just us from now on'

We always need to hear both sides of the story

And the lights are all on, the world is watching now
people looking for truth, we must not fail them now
be sure, before we close our eyes
don't walk away from here
'til you hear both sides

Here we are all gathered in what seems to be the centre of the storm
neighbours once friendly now stand each side of the line that has been drawn
they've been fighting here for years, but now there's killing on the streets
while small coffins are lined up sadly, now united in defeat

We always need to hear both sides of the story

And the lights are all on, the world is watching now
people looking for truth, we must not fail them now
be sure, before we close our eyes
don't walk away from here
'til you see both sides

White man turns the corner, finds himself within a different world
ghetto kid grabs his shoulder, throws him up against the wall
he says 'would you respect me if I didn't have this gun
'cos without it, I don't get it, and that's why I carry one'

We always need to hear both sides of the story

'...When all is said and done, there's just you and me.'

Please come out tonight I need you here
its been a long, long time and I can't wait
let's find out, let's see what it's like out there
if it rains we'll find somewhere, somewhere dry and warm

You'll say 'my, it's been a long, long time'
I'll say 'how are you? I've been fine'

Please come out tonight, let's go out and see the world
we can try to find, find somewhere
it seems so long ago, I can hardly remember the time
it's all I want, it's all I want, so let's see what we find

You'll say 'there's so much you need to know'
I'll say 'are you really sure you have to go?'

We don't need a reason, no explainations
just stay with me here, tonight
I won't say a word
I just need you here

Please come out tonight, let's go out and find ourselves
you can lean your head on my shoulder, remember?

You'll say 'My, is that the time?'
I'll say 'why not stay with me tonight?'

We don't need a reason
it's so warm inside
there's no one between us
if someone comes we can hide
just lay here beside me
just see what it's like

Please come out tonight