Leicester Square

Sitting on the windowsill Looking down on Leicester Square People on their way to work Breathing in the city air High and wired businessman Tipping whiskey in his cappuccino Watching as the gamblers race To be the first one inside the casino Theatres with neon lights Advertise the latest movies playing Lonely preacher stands outside But no one stops to hear what he's saying Busker's setting up her stage Praying she don't forget the words And on the bench behind a couple Smiles and shares a sandwich with the birds And all the people passing through From West L.A. to South Peru A million different points of view For some it's home for some it's somewhere new Sitting on the windowsill Looking out across the grey rooftops Hotel-motel bars and clubs Restaurants, cafes, and bookshops Helicopters, aeroplanes Painting the sky like satellites Below a crowd of people laugh As they try to put the world to rights And all the people passing through From Arkansas to Timbuktu A million different things to do For some it's home for some it's somewhere new For some it's somewhere new