Downtown

When I met you I was working
Where you were dropping cash
You liked my satin shoes and rented gown
But that was just a costume
For such a swanky bash
You really ought to see me downtown
Now every single Saturday I see you looking pressed
I put on my pearls before I come around
But maybe on a Friday
You can see me at my best
Dancing in my denim downtown
Honey, let me take you to a rock and roll show
Honey, let me take you downtown
The opera is terrific — I like the diva’s crown
But honey, let me take you downtown
You make reservations
We drink expensive wine
You lift your glass and say you are spellbound
But when I flag a taxi
Why do you decline
And say you never venture downtown?
Honey, let me take you to a rock and roll show
Honey, let me take you downtown
The chef is really awesome —
I bet he’s world-renown
But honey, let me take you downtown
You say you really love me
But I don’t think you can
You know only one half of me
So you don’t understand
Now every single Saturday
I get on a train
All alone, but that don’t get me down
I wear my leather jacket, black boots, and silver chains
And get a little crazy downtown
Honey, let me take you to a rock and roll show
Honey, let me take you downtown
You may think I am lost
But you know where I’ll be found
Dancing to the beat
Below Delancey Street
Wishing you would meet me downtown