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 morning light
Could you leave it alone
In the heat of the night

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
(Yeah! That's right!)
Better leave it alone
In the heat of the night

In the heat of the night
They'll be coming around
They'll be looking for answers
They'll be chasing 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 lying alone
In the heat of the night

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
(Yeah! That's right!)
Better leave it alone
In the heat of the night