As the taxi began to spin Over the Williamsburg Bridge The Haitian driver and my friend Ian Do you remember the black East River? As we danced that summer fence Much too strong on Governor's Island I beg you 'Please?' but you still said 'no' Do you remember the black East River? Six feet deep in toxic waste I watched the news while I was out of State An act of god took my guitar away Do you remember the black East River? Did you rehearse out to a call Teenage kids we watched the towers fall Look out my window see it stand so tall I will remember the black East River No no no no no No no no no no No no no no no