[Verse 1]
The children all slum on my side of the city
They all acting tough, they're looking so pretty
They hide in the dark 'cause bright lights are so deadly
Their radio screams, their friends are never on time
They're never on time

[Verse 2]
And Mexican boys are holding down the corners
Heartbeats away, you'll make your mother mourn ya
Girlfriends pace quick from one side to another
They're holding their own, the trouble's never on time
It's never on time

[Chorus]
Well, there's nothing in this world that I want to see
There's nowhere, oh, nowhere that I'd rather be
Than here with you, oh, holding me near

[Verse 3]
And all the girls sell on my side of the city
They look a little rough, they're looking so pretty
My shift is a drag, the weather's always shitty
They get what they can, the men are always on time
They're always on time

[Verse 4]
And undercover cops are looking for a sucker
Always want to trade for a little treasure
They only ask once, they only kill for pleasure
They'll give you a lift, well, trains are never on time
They're never on time

[Chorus]
Well, there's nothing in this world that I want to see
There's nowhere, oh, nowhere that I'd rather be
Than here with you, oh, holding me near

[Bridge]
So make your way to the ocean
Let the warm cool breeze just soak into your bones