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