Blinded by the sun, the dying night Closed her eyes. Giants of concrete and glas Blotted out the light from my eyes New York City is a jungle without trees Walking down the street, My spirit was dying Waterlilies were fighting New York is a jungle without tears Step by step, a man like you and me Followed his white funeral A smiling lady pushed a luminous coffin Into a dark yellow pushcart Beggars and tramps were joking Slaver on their lips A crocodile was joining us "You re all my friends " he said "Don t be afraid..." "I only want to give you pleasure And take a little thing from you..." "Believe in me! I m a man of repute" Beggars and tramps were joking Slaver on their lips A crocodile was joining us "You re all my friends " he said "Don t be afraid..." Last night in Hong Kong With my best friend Shung Long I read a sparkling jaw Fell back upon New York City Beggars and tramps were joking Slaver on their lips A crocodile was joining us "You re all my friends " he said "Don t be afraid..." " I only want to give you pleasure And take a little thing from you..."