Riots raging in that silent city
 Eyes of anger as you hit the street.
 (You) don't know much about the art of fighting
 But down in your heart you've got some fear to beat

 And the night comes slowly - creeping in your mind
 Once they got you running
 It seems you go down just for one more time

 Once bitten, twice shy
 You took it easy, but now you fight
 Once bitten, fighting back the eyes of night

 Hey, bigshot, don't you run for cover
 Fear's a sidekick you just can't deny
 You can try, but you can never hide it
 For out on the streets you're standing eye to eye

 When the night comes slowly - darkness all around
 Ain't no use in hiding
 Just keep a cool head as you stand your ground

 Once bitten, twice shy
 You took it easy, but now you fight
 Once bitten, fighting back the eyes of night

 When the night comes slowly - creeping in your mind
 Ain't no use in hiding
 What's left of yourself, put it on the line

 Once bitten, twice shy
 You took it easy, but now you fight
 Once bitten, fighting back the eyes of night
 Once bitten, twice wrong ...