You And I Know
Neil Finn

You and I know what is meant to be

You and I live above the street

We hear the humming of desire
Even as we go about the day



You and I feel there’s no turning back

Does a dog know why he’s chasing the cat

It’s a rough deal to swim with the sharks

But you and I will try again tonight



After sunset with nerves of steel

Feeling righteous with all our good friends

We have arrived, let the battle commence

Oh-oh-oh-ohhh-oh-oh

You can’t hide when you’re lit

By the lights of New York

By the lights of New York

You and I know what is meant to be

You and I see the story’s complete

You have the notes going ‘round in your head


By the lights of New York

By the lights (when you’re lit)

By the lights of New York


You and I know what is meant to be

Song appears on:

Out-take from the Dizzy Heights sessions, 2012-2013. First published on neilfinn.com in May 2015.
Lights of New York, referenced in this song, is the title of the final track on the Dizzy Heights album.