Johnny saw her riding on a street car named desire

His fate was sealed

She could see him coming like a hundred other liars

It was no big deal

Rosa had a lover on the shady side of town
Tito

He was king of the streets

She was his possession like a jewel on his crown

Johnny better run better run
Better hide your heart
Better hold on tight

Say your prayers
Cause theres trouble tonight

When pride and love battle with desire

Better hide your heart
Cause youre playing with fire

The ride was over but the story doesnt end

He took her heart

She looked him in the eye and said they couldnt meet again

You could see the trouble start

The word went out that rosas messin with someone

It was on the street

Tito looked for johnny with a vengeance and a gun
Johnny better run better run

Better hide your heart
Better hold on tight

Say your prayers
Cause theres trouble tonight

When pride and love battle with desire

Better hide your heart
Cause youre playing with fire

Johnnys holdin rosa on a rooftop in the night

As time stood still

They couldnt hear him coming til he had them both in sight

You could feel a chill

A shot ran out like thunder and the blood was on her hands

With nothing won

When someone lies dying lovers finally understand

Better hide your heart

Better hold on tight

Say your prayers
Cause theres trouble tonight

When pride and love battle with desire

Better hide your heart
Cause youre playing with fire