Island Avenue

Billy Bob Thornton - Island Avenue

"Island Avenue"

Tonight I walk these city streets alone

Kicking empty beer cans in a monotone

And whatever madness the sidewalk show presents

But I've got no time I've got no desire for painted girls for

rent

Or uptown chicks in Daddy's cars, ragtops down shooting for the

stars

It's me and it's them and the night's been ripped in two

I couldn't sleep it's too late for me to call

If I stayed home I'd punch more holes in my apartment wall

I drove downtown and tried to come alive

Instead I'm drinking this morning's coffee in this all night

dive

And I'll be here for a little while

Think of all the numbers that I could dial tonight

And God knows I've got more than a few

(Chorus)

But I don't want nobody, don't need nobody, I want you

I don't want nobody, don't need nobody, I want you

I don't want nobody, don't need nobody, I want you

You know its not long until I'm gonna leave this circus far

behind

And drive the night straight through, to Island Avenue

You know I love to walk these city streets alone

I thought all I wanted was to be out here on my own

But yes I'm fascinated by your ways

And yes I must admit that you have set me all ablaze

Crazy promises that no man could keep

As I slam the door of my battered heap

As I hear the engine start I take my cue

Cause I don't want nobody, don't need nobody, I want you

I don't want nobody, don't need nobody, I want you

I don't want nobody, don't need nobody, I want you

You know its not long I'm gonna leave this circus far behind

And drive the night straight through to Island Avenue

(Repeat Chorus)