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And I watched the Atlantic Ocean rise to meet New York

 And everyone involved got way too scared that life was way too short

 And we all sang songs about things we'd take back if given the chance,

 And I'd never seen the sky a sadder shade of gray

 And I thought about the words I told you and others I forgot to say

 So just tell me that you'll hold my hand

 We'll stand together here in New York sand

 Cause we're all just chasing red balloons as our sky falls to the ground

 And the ocean rises up and you refuse to make a sound

 And everybody falls and then sways as if to beats

 Except for you and me, we've got promises to keep here on Lucky Street

 So many faces that I'd hope to soon forget

 They're all just pushing and kicking and screaming in a panicked mournful fit

 Everyone's fighting for just north of here

 But you're just south and baby I'm so scared

 Cause we're all just chasing red balloons as our sky falls to the ground

 And the ocean rises up and you refuse to make a sound

 And everybody falls and then sways as if to beats

 Except for you and me, we've got promises to keep here on Lucky Street

 Cause we're all just chasing red balloons as our sky falls to the ground

 And the ocean rises up, the ocean rises up

 Cause we're all just chasing red balloons as our sky falls to the ground

 And the ocean rises up and you refuse to make a sound

 And everybody falls and then sways as if to beats

 Except for you and me, we've got promises to keep here on Lucky Street