Steve Perry - Song Of The Month

Jimmy wanted her the moment that she stumbled his way
With a cocktail in her hand, she knew how she'd win the game
There were beautiful in all the right places
She keeps her rendezvous with soap opera faces
She started rumors that were driving him crazy
He couldn't stop the things they'd say

And they live for passion, love and pain
In a rage of jealousy and fame
And they watch their dreams go up on flames

Castles burning... in the dead of night
Castles burning... in the dead of night
Wo... burnin'...

In the kingdom of pretenders love is not what it seems
Jimmy cried and then he punished her
No one heard her scream
On the outside, it's all crimson and clover
On the inside, they know it's over

And the band of lawyers that steal the show
As they watch their world go up in smoke

Castles burning... in the dead of night
Castles burning... in the dead of night
Wo... burnin'... burnin'... burnin'... burnin'...

(Spoken words)
When we return a story of a 5 alarm fire
Late last night in the prestigious Hollywood hills
Where one of the most controversial marriages in the
Entertainment industry went up in smoke, arson is suspected
It is still under investigation...

You know I love you, you know you're my girl,
I'd never hurt you... no
Castles burning... in the dead of night
Castles burning... in the dead of night
Burnin'... burnin'

All is fair in love and war, but war is hell...
In the heart of the night, in the middle of the big bad city

This song of the week can be heard on Trial By Fire.

The record shows both sides of the band; the harder rocking side that comes courtesy of Schon in songs like Castles Burning and the trademark romantic ballad side in songs such as When You Love A Woman and Message Of Love. "That combination of guitar and singing and songwriting is what Journey is all about, and I think that's why we're back," Schon said.

- St. Louis Dispatch 1/17/1997