I lost myself in the big city
I wound up in dark bars
I met a lot of strange people and
I rode in a purple street car

Forgot the words, you whispered in my ear
Just can't remember what you said
Suddenly in a train to somewhere else
When will I ever understand?

Then I saw your face in a cloud
Were you above?
I couldn't make it
I was lost in the big city

I lost myself somewhere countryside
I ran across plains and meadows
I met no-fucking-body
I swallowed a purple butterfly

Know about all the things you never said
I can see clearly
Suddenly in a train to somewhere else
It's only now that I can understand

Then I saw your face in a cloud
Were you above?
I couldn't make it
I was lost in the big city