He watched his future turn to powder As he looked out over the water Put out his cigarette Gave fate a chance Took her out to a seaside dance He was born to die in a seaside casino Pretty lights Pretty lights You see Some beautiful things Get lost He was born to die in a seaside casino Pretty lights Pretty lights You see Some beautiful things Get lost How hope is like a golden devil He wore his best black tie Tied himself up best he could In a house of flashing tricks Flashing tricks He was born to die in a seaside casino Pretty lights Pretty lights You see Some beautiful things Get lost He was born to die in a seaside casino Pretty lights Pretty lights You see Some beautiful things Get lost