I was caught in the crossfire of a silent scream
Where one man`s nightmare is another man`s dream
Pull the covers up high and pray for the mornin` light
Met a man with a message from the other side
Couldn`t take the pressure - had to leave it behind
He said it`s up to you
You can run or you can fight - (ya that`s right)
Better leave it alone in the heat of the night
In the heat of the night they`ll be comin` around
They`ll be lookin` for answers they`ll be chasin` you down
In the heat of the night
(Where you gonna hide when it all comes down)
(Don`t look back don`t ever turn around)
Had to pay the piper to call the tune
Said he`d be back someday - said he`d be back real soon
Pull the shades down low - you`ll know when the time is right
When you`re lyin` alone in the heat of the night