The night was young, I strolled alone
Past 52nd Street
A jazz song played, my heart was swayed
By every single beat
Then lo and behold, a diner old
With a scent that couldn't falter
And in the breeze, like melted cheese
Was the smell of hot dog water
Oh, hot dog water, hot dog water
You remind me of love's slaughter
Steamy, salty, bittersweet
Like memories that softly flee
I took a seat, the jazz beat sweet
The cook with heavy eyes
Said, take a chance on our hot dog dance
For flavors in disguise
But all I found was a love unbound
In a glass of liquid steam
Said, take a chance on our hot dog dance
For flavors in disguise
But all I found was a love unbound
In a glass of liquid steam
And in that cup, I drank it up
Just like a fleeting dream
Oh, hot dog water, hot dog water
You remind me of love's slaughter
Steamy, salty, bittersweet
Like memories that softly flee