AWFULLY QUIET

I like noise, that's why I'm living 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.

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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.

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it was awfully quiet and I needed some noise
I got on the blower and called up the boys
I was jonesing so bad, I could barely hack it
they came to my house and kicked up a racket

they turned my place on its ear
the boy's 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!