[Verse 1: Gatlin]
Come close, don't be a stranger
We keep time in steps, I'm aware of the danger
Call me bitter, call me a domestic sinner
Just count the streets and don't say anything

[Chorus: Gatlin]
I never find the time for passion
Kiss me and I might just act like it didn't happen
I don't need you to fall into
Baby, I'm not lonely, but you can hold me
Only 'cause it's a cold night in Brooklyn
Cold night in Brooklyn

[Verse 2: Hank Compton; both]
A man, skeptic of skeptics
A liar, but in the moment tells the truth
Yeah, sure, your hand be'd nice to hold
But just 'cause I give in, don't mean I'm set and sold, hmm

[Chorus: Gatlin; both]
I never find the time for passion
Kiss me and I might just act like it didn't happen
I don't need you to fall into
Baby, I'm not lonely, but you can hold me
Only 'cause it's a cold night in Brooklyn
Cold night in Brooklyn
[Bridge: Gatlin & Hank Compton]
I like my jackets oversized (Ooh)
I like my hair tucked behind my ear (Ooh)
I like being looked at a little too long (Ooh)
But that doesn't mean I like you, dear (Ooh)

[Chorus: Gatlin; Hank Compton; both]
I never find the time for passion
Kiss me and I might just act like it didn't happen
I don't need you to fall into (To fall into)
Baby, I'm not lonely
Baby, I'm not lonely (Ooh)
Baby I'm not lonely, but you can hold me
Only 'cause it's a cold night in Brooklyn
Cold night in Brooklyn
Cold night in Brooklyn
Cold night