I was bruised and battered

And I couldn't tell what I felt

I was unrecognizable to myself

See my reflection in a window

And I don't know my own face

Oh brother, please don't leave me wastin' away

On the streets of philadelphia...

I walk this avenue

'til my legs feel like stone

I hear the voices of friends vanished and gone

At night I can hear the blood

Runnin' through my veins

Just as black and whispering as the rain

On the streets of philadelphia...

Philadelphia...

Ain't no angel gonna greet me

It's just you and I, my friend

These clothes, they don't fit me anymore

I've walked a thousand miles and I wanna slip this skin

Night has fallen

And I'm lyin' awake

I can feel myself fading away

So receive me brother

With your faithful kiss

Or we will leave each other alone like this

On the streets of philadelphia...

Philadelphia...