She waits alone on a staggered bend
She breaks away from a broken trend
She wants to see what’s on the other side
She’s broken down and she needs a ride

The days are long and the nights are cold
The jokes are done, now they’re getting old
She spies a boat on the fleeing tide
She likes to walk but she’ll take a ride

Her pounding heart keeps her conscience whole
The beat in time to her shattered soul
Behind her mask, you can see she’s cried
The music’s stopped and she needs a ride

The deed is done and the vultures come
She wanted little but she needed some
The song is sweet and she knows he lied
But it’s late and she needs a ride

The timing’s off but he plays his part
Just as she planned it, from the start
Morning comes and she’s brushed aside
She calls a cab. She needs a ride