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Jim Steinman originally performed it as "Shadows on the Freeway" in 1979 for L.A. Radio.

Jim Steinman on Dead Ringer

Lyrics[]

The entire city is burning
You can see the flames like the inside of a mad jukebox
Lost boys stalk the streets with those jungle markings on their chests
Barbarians prowl in shadows their heads rocking with rodents
Motorcycles reproduce in nocturnal alleys
Groaning with greasy pleasure
And they've blown up the YWCA like a giant balloon
And sent it out to sea full of screaming, lovely, lonely girls

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