written by Warren Zevonc. 1973 Warner Tamerlane/Darkroom Music. BMI. Well they say this place is evil. That ain't why I stay. 'Cause I found something. That will never be nothing. And I found it in L. A.. It was midnight in Topanga. I heard the DJ say. There's a full moon rising. Join me in L. A.. wake up . . wake up. I was at the Tropicana. On a dark and sultry day. Had to call someone long distance. I said "Join me in L. A.". Join me in L. A..