This song tells the story of a narrator captivated by a woman named Diane, who is portrayed as a "superhero" for her ability to reject all advances. Despite his desire to know her, she remains out of reach, leading him to retreat into the solitary comfort of a television left on all night. The song was inspired by a girlfriend of a friend from Billy Joel's teenage band days, whose name he never learned. The song begins with the closing notes of "The Star-Spangled Banner," signaling the end of a broadcast day, and features Billy Joel himself on the Farfisa organ. It captures the feeling of unrequited longing and the quiet resignation that can follow.