Brooklyn
Woodkid Lyrics
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Playing paper boats on east river shores
Meeting mermaids and lobsters in Coney Island
Puking our deep fried Oreos in Astroland
Spending our days watching skylines from rooftops
On Independence Day, Manhattan fireworks
Life is easier where the walls are red
Brooklyn is a place stuck in my head
Here in Paris the rain is falling
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
I'm sick of four star food, I want to be where life is
As simple as two bucks pizza slices
I swear I'll tell you, next time I knock at your door
That I am not leaving Brooklyn anymore
Would it be that nice if you were not part of it?
Would Brooklyn be worth crossing the Atlantic
Life is easier where we can join our hands
Your face is a face that's stuck in my head
Here in Paris rain is falling
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
Life is easier where we can join our hands
Your face is a face that's stuck in my head
Here in Paris rain is falling
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
The lyrics of Woodkid's song "Brooklyn" capture the emotions of someone who has left their favorite city (Brooklyn) and is missing it dearly. It talks about the small things and everyday experiences that made their life in Brooklyn special. The first verse highlights various activities they used to enjoy in Brooklyn from buying vintage records in Williamsberg stores, playing paper boats on east river shores, meeting mermaids and lobsters in Coney Island to puking on deep-fried Oreos in Astroland. These were simple activities, but they evoke a strong sense of nostalgia and longing.
The second verse talks about how life was easier in Brooklyn where they could watch the skyline from the rooftops, witness the Independence Day fireworks in Manhattan, and enjoy their time where the walls were red. The use of the color red here represents the vibrancy and liveliness of Brooklyn. This verse also contrasts their current life in Paris where the rain is falling and things are much more complicated. They express their desire to return to Brooklyn and its simplicity.
The lyrics are a testament to the strong emotional attachment people have with the places they call home. It is a reminder that our memories and experiences make a place special and meaningful, and we carry them with us wherever we go.
Line by Line Meaning
Buying some vintage records in Williamsberg stores
We enjoy searching for and purchasing older music in the shops of Williamsburg.
Playing paper boats on east river shores
We have fun with simple pleasures, like making paper boats and floating them on the river.
Meeting mermaids and lobsters in Coney Island
We visit the amusement park at Coney Island and engage in imaginative play, pretending to encounter mystical creatures like mermaids and lobsters.
Puking our deep fried Oreos in Astroland
We eat greasy, indulgent snacks at the Astroland theme park and sometimes overdo it and become sick.
Spending our days watching skylines from rooftops
We appreciate the beauty of the cityscape and enjoy observing it from high vantage points on rooftops.
On Independence Day, Manhattan fireworks
We take pleasure in the annual tradition of watching fireworks set off in Manhattan to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Life is easier where the walls are red
We find comfort and peace in being surrounded by warm-toned walls.
Brooklyn is a place stuck in my head
We are emotionally attached to the neighborhood because of our fond memories and experiences there.
Here in Paris the rain is falling
We currently reside in Paris and the weather is dreary.
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
Our heart is still drawn to Brooklyn and we feel a sense of longing to return.
I'm sick of four star food, I want to be where life is
We desire to be in a place where there is more to life than fancy dining and materialism.
As simple as two bucks pizza slices
We appreciate the simplicity and affordability of pizza slices that cost only two dollars.
I swear I'll tell you, next time I knock at your door
We are committed to staying in Brooklyn and promise to share this intention with our loved ones.
That I am not leaving Brooklyn anymore
We have decided to make Brooklyn our permanent home and will not be leaving it in the future.
Would it be that nice if you were not part of it?
We wonder if Brooklyn would be as meaningful and enjoyable without the people we love who are there with us.
Would Brooklyn be worth crossing the Atlantic
We contemplate whether Brooklyn is so special that it would be worth traveling a great distance to experience it.
Life is easier where we can join our hands
We find comfort in being able to hold hands with our loved ones and connect with them.
Your face is a face that's stuck in my head
The image of your face is a permanent memory that we cherish.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AMBROISE WILLAUME, YOANN LEMOINE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Fspirit01
Lyrics
Buying some vintage records in Williamsberg stores
Playing paper boats on east river shores
Meeting mermaids and lobsters in Coney Island
Puking our deep fried Oreos in Astroland
Spending our days watching skylines from rooftops
On independance day, Manhattan fireworks
Life is easier where the walls are red
Brooklyn is a place stuck in my head
Here in Paris the rain is falling
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
I'm sick of four star food, I want to be where life is
As simple as two bucks pizza slices
I swear I'll tell you, next time I knock at your door
That I am not leaving Brooklyn anymore
Would it be that nice if you were not part of it?
Would Brooklyn be worth crossing the Atlantic
Life is easier where we can join our hands
Your face is a face that's stuck in my head
Here in Paris rain is falling
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
Life is easier where we can join our hands
Your face is a face that's stuck in my head
Here in Paris rain is falling
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
@SirineAissaoui
Buying some vintage records in Williamsberg stores
Playing paper boats on east river shores
Meeting mermaids and lobsters in Coney Island
Puking our deep fried Oreos in Astroland
Spending our days watching skylines from rooftops
On independance day, Manhattan fireworks
Life is easier where the walls are red
Brooklyn is a place stuck in my head
Here in Paris the rain is falling
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
I'm sick of four star food, I want to be where life is
As simple as two bucks pizza slices
I swear I'll tell you, next time I knock at your door
That I am not leaving Brooklyn anymore
Would it be that nice if you were not part of it?
Would Brooklyn be worth crossing the Antarctic
Life is easier where we can join our hands
Your face is a face that's stuck in my head
Here in Paris rain is falling
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
Life is easier where we can join our hands
Your face is a face that's stuck in my head
Here in Paris rain is falling
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
(such an inspiring song)
@SuperJackman117
song (copy pasted from sirine):
Buying some vintage records in Williamsberg stores
Playing paper boats on east river shores
Meeting mermaids and lobsters in Coney Island
Puking our deep fried Oreos in Astroland
Spending our days watching skylines from rooftops
On independance day, Manhattan fireworks
Life is easier where the walls are red
Brooklyn is a place stuck in my head
Here in Paris the rain is falling
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
I'm sick of four star food, I want to be where life is
As simple as two bucks pizza slices
I swear I'll tell you, next time I knock at your door
That I am not leaving Brooklyn anymore
Would it be that nice if you were not part of it?
Would Brooklyn be worth crossing the Atlantic
Life is easier where we can join our hands
Your face is a face that's stuck in my head
Here in Paris rain is falling
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
Life is easier where we can join our hands
Your face is a face that's stuck in my head
Here in Paris rain is falling
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
and what i heard:
lying some vintage records in Williamsberg stores
Playing paper boats on east river charge
Meeting mah man and lobsters in Coney Island
Puking our deep fried Oreos in Astroland
Spending our days watching skylines from rooftops
On independance day, Manahattan fireworks
Life is easiyah where the walls are red
Brooklyn is a place that stuck in my head
Here in Paris the rain eased falling
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
I'm sicked up four star food, I want to be where life is
Ass simple as two bucks pizza slices
I swear I'll tell you, next time I knock out your dog
That I am not leaving Brooklyn anymore
Would he beat up nice if you were not part of it?
Would Brooklyn be worse crossing the Atlantic
Life is easiyah where we conjoin our hands
Your face is a face that's stuck in my head
Here in Paris rain eased falling
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
Life is easiyah where we conjoin our hands
Your face is a face that's stuck in my head
Here in Paris rain eased falling
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
i swear to fuck he said i knock out your dog xD
@ALLINCLUSIVE2k
What I heard
Buying some invented records in Williams Burgstars
Playing paperbowls on eas' triver shars
Maiden Moment and lobsters in Konialand
Picking our deep fatherios in austroland
Spending our days watching skylines from rooftops
Honey on independence day we had on fireworks
Life is easier when the walls are red
Brooklyn is a place to stuck in my head
Here in Paris the rain is falling
My heard belongs to Brooklyn
Im sick of forstuff heard i want to be where life is
I simple last 2 burks bit 2 slices
I swear I tell u next time i knockout your dog
But im not leavin brooklyn anymore
Would it be that nice if you wouldnt a part of it
Would brooklyn be worse crossing near atlantic
Life is easier where we can join our hands
Your face is a face to stuck in my head
Here in paris rain is falling
My heard belongs to brooklyn
Life is easier we can oin our hands
Your face is a face to stuck in my head
Here in my paris the rain is falling
My heard belongs to Brooklyn
@Fspirit01
Buying some vintage records in Williamsberg stores
Playing paper boats on east river shores
Meeting mermaids and lobsters in Coney Island
Puking our deep fried Oreos in Astroland
Spending our days watching skylines from rooftops
On independance day, Manhattan fireworks
Life is easier where the walls are red
Brooklyn is a place stuck in my head
Here in Paris the rain is falling
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
I'm sick of four star food, I want to be where life is
As simple as two bucks pizza slices
I swear I'll tell you, next time I knock at your door
That I am not leaving Brooklyn anymore
Would it be that nice if you were not part of it?
Would Brooklyn be worth crossing the Atlantic
Life is easier where we can join our hands
Your face is a face that's stuck in my head
Here in Paris rain is falling
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
Life is easier where we can join our hands
Your face is a face that's stuck in my head
Here in Paris rain is falling
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
@ScabeiathraxUK
I am glad that the Assassin's Creed: Revelations trailer introduced me to this exceptionally talented artist.
@fosterr66gamerr
Ik im 9 years late but SAAAAAME
@sohamkotkar3549
@@fosterr66gamerr sameee lol .i just watched ac revelations trailer
@Overhaul4721
@@fosterr66gamerr haha me too lol
@madalinc.1717
Saaame
@gokugoku6524
10 years ago
Time goes by fast
@MegaSnippezz
My God, this is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
@HamletAndMacbeth
This song makes me want to cry because of its perfection. It's so beautiful, I can't handle it.
@alexanderadavar6439
What is this song even doing to me? It's a nostalgia trip but I have no idea where to. It's powerful for sure, addictive and melancholy
@NBAandmore
Being from Brooklyn, I can definitely say that it is a truly magical place. All of the songs you mention are perfectly representative of Brooklyn, because it is the most diverse and fascinating area I have ever seen. You will find every type of person imaginable, all in one neighborhood. Sadly, I now live in London, but my heart will always belong to Brooklyn.