looking out upon the city lights and the stars above the ocean got my ticket for the midnight plane and it s not easy to leave again took my clothes and put them in the bag try not to think just yet of leaving looking out into the city night and it s not easy to leave again each time honolulu city lights stir up memories in me each night honolulu city lights bring me back again you are my island sunset you are my island dream put on my shoes and light a cigarette wondering which of my friends will be here standing with their leis around my neck it s not easy to leave again each time honolulu city lights stir up memories in me each night honolulu city lights bring me back again bring me back again