The Ball Is Coming Down Lyrics - Ellis Paul

In the city by the river 

A man is standing on a bridge 

His eyes to heaven to the forgiver 

Who flips the coins on who should live 

A naked lightbulb in the corner 

Naked mary's in an unmade bed 

Spilling champagne on her lover 

Forgot his name 

"what had he said? " 

Chorus: it's new year's eve 

Tonight in the city 

They're tearing the chandeliers down 

Boys and girls 

All dressed up pretty 

The bartenders buying the round 

You count your blessings, 

You say your prayers 

Kiss an acquaintance 

The ball is coming down 

The ball is coming down 

Sadie hawkins 

She left the ballroom 

Mascara running 

From a fight 

She slaps the doorman's face 

In the lobby 

He'd only asked her, 

"are you all right? " 

Charlie jenkins 

Makes resolutions like 

"do not drink," and 

"do not fight" 

His conscience needs absolution 

It keeps him up when it's late at night 

Chorus