Lying in my bed listening to the lost and the lonely, stagger home through the shadows in a pale moonlight Tired of the noise from the city, tired of the noise from the city Yeah, this place is getting on my nerves, I need some peace and quiet Get up in time for the mail Put a pot of coffee to last me the first half of my day through my daily routine, through my daily routine Lying in my bed listening to the lost and the lonely, stagger home from the bars after closing time Tired of the noise from the city, tired of the noise from the city Yeah, this place is getting on my nerves, I need some peace and quiet I need a vacation Some time away from myself My head is reeling and my body's tired Get up in time for the mail Put another pot of coffee to last me the first half of my day through my daily routine, through my daily routine