Al Stewart Broadway Hotel Lyrics

Broadway Hotel Lyrics

You told the man in the Broadway Hotel

Nothing was stranger than being yourself

And he replied, with a tear in his eye



"Love was a roll away, just a cajole away

Mist on a summer's day, nothing was clear"

Love was a smile away, just a defile away

I sought it every way, no one came near"



You asked the man for a room with a view

Nothing was said as he stared at his shoe

Then he replied as he gave you the key



"Love was a roll away, just an unfold away

That's all there is to say, no one came near"



Alone in your room you hide

As the night rolls by in the street outside

And you feel over the words he said

Till they turn to rain all around your head



You're seeking a hideaway

Where the light of day doesn't touch your face

And a door-sign keeps the world away

Behind the shades of your silent day



You made your home in the Broadway Hotel

Room service came at the push of a bell

And the man said as he put down the tray



"Love was a steal away, just a reveal away

I tried to find a way, nothing was clear"

Then as he turned away, you asked the man to stay

He was there all the day, no one came near