The streets are wet

The lights have yet

To shed their darkened luster on the scene

My skirt's too short

My tights are run

These new heels are killing me

A second pack of cigarettes

It's a slow night, but there's time yet

Here comes the john from his other life

He may be driving to his wife

But he slowed down, take a look

I've learned to read them just like books

It's already half past ten

But they'll be back again

Head lights in a rainy street

I checked, made sure it's not the heat

I wink, I smile, I wave my hand

He stops, he seems to understand

A small transaction we must meet

I tell him that my heart will break

If he's not a generous man

I step into his van

They say the first's the hardest trick

But after that it's just a matter of logic

They have the money I have the time

Being pretty's my only crime

Ask what future do I see

I say it's really up to me

I don't need forgiving

I'm just making a living

Don't judge me

You could be me in another life

In another set of circumstances

Don't judge me

One more night

I'll just have to take my chances

For tomorrow we'll see

A friend of mine, he wound up dead

His dress is stained with color red

The next of kin, no fixed abode

Another victim on this road

The police just carted him away

But someone took his place next day

He's home by thanksgiving

But not with the living

Don't judge me

You could be me in another life

In another set of circumstances

Don't judge me

One more night

I'll just have to take my chances

I know it's just not in my plan

For someone to care who I am

I walk in the streets for money

It's the business of love, hey honey, come on!

Don't leave me lonely, don't leave me sad

I'll be the sweetest five minutes you'll ever have

Don't judge me

You could be me in another life

In another set of circumstances

Don't judge me

One more night

I'll just have to take my chances

And tomorrow we'll see