Song written and performed by donald fagen (1/2 of the jazz Rock band "steely dan".) The song is featured in the closing credits of the film , bright lights big city. A movie based on the novel of the same name. The movie was released in 1988 and features michael j fox among other luminaries.
Centurys end encapsulates the decadence and atavistic devil may care attitude that characterized the 1980s. As evidenced by these closing lyrics: "scratch the cab we'll get. Us a limo. Let's get to the loveseat my friend. Which means look.maybe touch.but beyond that not too much.young love in the city at centurys end!
by 4realazitgits March 29, 2021