Words and music by sting
The streets are wet
The lights have yet
To shed their darkened luster on the scene
My skirts too short
My tights are run
These new heels are killing me
A second pack of cigarettes
Its a slow night, but theres time yet
Here comes the john from his other life
He may be driving to his wife
But he slowed down, take a look
Ive learned to read them just like books
Its already half past ten
But theyll be back again
Head lights in a rainy street
I checked, made sure its not the heat
I wink, I smile, I wave my hand
He stops, he seems to understand
A small transaction we must meet
I tell him that my heart will break
If hes not a generous man
I step into his van
They say the firsts the hardest trick
But after that its just a matter of logic
They have the money I have the time
Being prettys my only crime
Ask what future do I see
I say its really up to me
I dont need forgiving
Im just making a living
Dont judge me
You could be me in another life
In another set of circumstances
Dont judge me
One more night
Ill just have to take my chances
For tomorrow well see
A friend of mine, he wound up dead
His dress is stained with color red
The next of kin, no fixed abode
Another victim on this road
The police just carted him away
But someone took his place next day
Hes home by thanksgiving
But not with the living
Dont judge me
You could be me in another life
In another set of circumstances
Dont judge me
One more night
Ill just have to take my chances
I know its just not in my plan
For someone to care who I am
I walk in the streets for money
Its the business of love, hey honey, come on!
Dont leave me lonely, dont leave me sad
Ill be the sweetest five minutes youll ever have
Dont judge me
You could be me in another life
In another set of circumstances
Dont judge me
One more night
Ill just have to take my chances
And tomorrow well see