The neighborhood that I live in I've always seen as home At certain times of the evening It's like a no-go zone Got cash in my pocket to last the weekend And I've got features I quite like and don't mind keeping But still I walk the Side streets home Even when I'm on my own If I let myself believe all the bad press and horror stories I wouldn't set a foot outside You say I live in a bubble I find a bubble's best At a faint whiff of trouble Just turn and head due west Quite light on my feet if I ever need be As I zip down the street no one ever sees me That's why I walk the Side streets home Even when I'm on my own If I let myself believe all the bad press and horror stories I wouldn't set a foot outside I'm tempting fate (I know, tell me about it) So nonchalant (I know, and I don't doubt it) I'll probably get it tomorrow 'Til then I'll walk the Side streets home Even when I'm on my own If I let myself believe... (Side streets home...) (On my own...) Believe...