So far, it's safe to go out, the boys have their knives out
Well, I said I'm gonna do this for you anyway, one balloon, one cannonball
This city's got a hold on you, the electricity is getting stronger
(Stronger)
A friction on my head but
(Stalemate)

Why do we compromise our dreams?
(Stalemate, it's a stalemate)
And on and on it goes
(On and on)
Oh, and on and on and on and on and on
(Stalemate, it's a stalemate)
For once in my life, I'd love to feel my instincts sweeten
(Stalemate, it's a stalemate)
And I always seem to owe you an apology
(Stalemate, it's a stalemate and on and on)

We diminish our self-respect until there is none left
Well, I said I've got to do this to you anyway, I jump, you somersault
This city's got a hold on you, the electricity is getting stronger
(Stronger)
The fury of a knife fight
(Stalemate)

Why do we compromise our dreams?
(Stalemate, it's a stalemate)
Oh, and on and on it goes
(On and on)
Oh, and on and on and on and on and on
(Stalemate, it's a stalemate)
For once in my life, I'd love to feel my instincts sweeten
(Stalemate, it's a stalemate)
And I always seem to owe you an apology
(Stalemate, it's a stalemate)
Why do we compromise our dreams?
(Stalemate, it's a stalemate)
And on and on it goes
(On and on)
Oh, and on and on and on and on and on
(Stalemate, it's a stalemate)
For once in my life, I'd love to feel my instincts sweeten
(Stalemate, it's a stalemate)
And I always seem to owe you an apology
(Stalemate)

(Stalemate, it's a stalemate)