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, again 
    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