Awfully Quiet

I like noise that's why I'm livin' where I am.

I like the noise and confusion of a traffic jam.

I like the sound of a jet as it's shakin' my dwellin'.

I like ragin', rampagin', and screamin' and yellin'.

Sound of a fire engine headed for a fire,

Emotions so high they can't get any higher.

Goin' out of control in an outta-hand crowd.

I like noise and it's gotta be loud.

Awfully quiet on the streets yesterday.

People on the streets had little to say.

I walked the streets and barely heard a sound.

It was awfully quiet on the streets downtown

Sometimes quiet's okay, sometimes quiet's alright.

Given the choice, I like noise, morning, noon, and night.

Awfully quiet on the trains last night.

People on the trains kept the conversation light.

I rode the trains and barely heard a word,

Quietest train I ever heard

Sometimes quiet's okay, sometimes quiet's alright.

Given the choice, I like noise, morning, noon, and night.

It was awfully quiet and I needed some noise.

I got on the phone called up the boys.

I was jonesing so bad, I could barely hack it.

They came to the house and kicked up a racket.

They turned my place on its ear, the boys began to riot.

It felt so good to hear on a day that was so quiet.

I screamed and cheered them on,

And helped out where I could.

And when they all were gone, I was feeling good.