send a breeze a pitbull s yelp a tender squeeze a cry for help make it now and make it fast such memories can never last i long for the days music and mayhem mama s a smilin friend in the scuzzy hue of the sunlight manhattan avenue lionel please watch o er our door the children tease i beg for more chipping paint the ceiling s spent aw ain t it great can t make the rent i long for the days kittens are meowling junkies are prowling deep in the jazzy hue of the streetlight manhattan avenue how wild it is what strange a vice that a mugger and a child should share the same paradise oh but dreams come true on manhattan avenue