Stan Ridgway We Never Close Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When the lavendar moon
Dips low in the clouds
That's when we get going
Our employees are proud
When you've run outta options
Just rockin' to a doze
Take any booth and curl up tight
Because we never close

[Verse 2]
We never close
We're open wide
We'll keep the lights on
So you'll come back inside
Does my costume have meaning
A lapel needs a rose
Come in now, we'll discuss it
Because we never close

[Verse 3]
The menu includes
Bowls of heartache and tears
This recipe's famous
It's been served here for years
If the weather is stormy
And it's rainin' outside
Please drop in and see us
It's a warm place to hide
[Bridge]
Years ago, there'd been some competition
A few were left like us, but now they're gone
I guess one needs some kinda chronic tunnel vision
It's hard to believe we've been open all this long

[Verse 4]
Now you can have it well done
Have it medium rare
Some like it raw
For you we'll prepare
The radio plays softly
From the back seats
Our waiters all stand at attention
Even when they're asleep

[Verse 5]
So when others have shuttered
They're windows and doors
We forge on ahead
And polish our floors
We'll be here when it's over
For good friends or foes
Take any booth and curl up tight
Because we never close