2am, wasteland Talking to a lost man Jingling his cup He said 'lady keep your head up' Told me about his plan 'said "it harder than it seems" 'said "this city leaves you stranded with a pocket full of dreams" She's a one dance romance Knock you out with one glance Slow kill, cheap thrill Overdose and refill But don't you worry honey it'll alllwork out alright Just thank your lucky stars you're in Los Angeles tonight. Chorus California is a summer in the winter of your life And LA is a lover that'll make you leave your wife She'll kiss you like a virgin then she'll slice you like a knife The city made of angelsis a desert dressed in lights Alright Darkness throws it's cloak down Sunset is a ghost town It's almost been a year, and I've forgotten how I got here Five fake friends in a black Mercedes Benz And I'm feeling so alone with them I can't even pretend I tell white lies to nice guys Right into their bright eyes Gorgeous on the outside and hollow on the inside But something's trying to shake me And it makes me wanna stop 'Cause I just drove past an angel Shakin' quarters in a cup …Then I hear in my head… Chorus Tell me why do you move so fast? And where did you hide your past? Tell me what does your true worth cost? And how did you get so lost? Baby I know it's night outside But don't let your daydreams die