This song is a tribute to a forgotten piece of history in San Francisco's 'Chinatown.' Check out the link to more information as well as the lyrics below.... About 'Forbidden City' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbidden_City_(nightclub) Lyrics Forbidden City-- Brian Gore (GEMA Publishing) I took a walk from the docks Up to Chinatown For some fun and libation Before my ship headed out Something exotic Under the gun Before headed out to war Against the Land of the Rising Sun I was in for a shock A surprising one, too Never thought I'd hear and oriental chanteuse Who could sing the blues Forbidden City! A club in the fog If that ain't entertainment I'm a lump on a log Golden dragons, shots of burbon Steamy smell of dim sum Chinese 'Old Blue Eyes' from behind velvet curtains Singing 'I'm in the Mood for Love' There's a guy they call the 'Asian Fred Astaire' He does a little whistling in a tap dance thing there (Whistle/Tap Dance Interlude) And when I'm on the edge of a battle Just before Sarge gives the go Amidst all the ruckus and the rattle I think of the players in that show When the future is slightly uncertain And there's tension in the air I just think of the 'Forbidden City' And for a while my fears disappear I came back by In 1965 My son was at Berkeley My wife still alive I went up to Sutter Street And looked all around 'Forbidden City' was nowhere to be found Forgotten story Unforgettable time That show was so good I think it should still be playing, still be playing, now!
