New York New York
101 Strings Orchestra Lyrics
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I want to be a part of it, New York, New York
These vagabond shoes, are longing to stray
Right through the very heart of it, New York, New York
I want to wake up in a city, that doesn't sleep
And find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap
I'm gonna make a brand new start of it, in old New York
If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere
It's up to you, New York, New York
New York, New York
I want to wake up in a city, that never sleeps
To find I'm a number one, head of the list,
Cream of the crop at the top of the heap.
These little town blues, are melting away
I'm gonna make a brand new start of it, in old New York
If I can make it there, I'm gonna make it anywhere
It's up to you, New York, New York
These lyrics are an ode to the city of New York, capturing the excitement and possibility of making it in the big city. The song begins with the singer declaring their departure, expressing their desire to become a part of New York City. The line "These vagabond shoes, are longing to stray" celebrates the singer’s adventurous spirit and desire to explore the city. They want to experience the city's vibrancy and heart and be "king of the hill, top of the heap."
The second verse further cements the singer's desire to be a part of the city that never sleeps. They want to wake up in New York City, the city where anything is possible. They want to be at the top, to be number one and experience all the opportunities the city has to offer. The repetition of the line "These little town blues, are melting away" shows the power of the city to transcend the limitations of a small town and change the singer's perspective.
The chorus cements the idea of New York City as the pinnacle of success, with the idea that if someone can make it in New York, they can make it anywhere. The lyrics emphasize the potential and opportunity that can be found in the city. Overall, the song expresses the desire to be a part of the city's energy and succeed in a place where anything can happen.
Line by Line Meaning
Start spreading the news, I'm leaving today
I'm announcing my departure from my current location.
I want to be a part of it, New York, New York
I want to be included in the exciting culture of New York City.
These vagabond shoes, are longing to stray
My restless feet are eager to explore the eclectic streets of NYC.
Right through the very heart of it, New York, New York
I want to explore the center of the bustling city.
I want to wake up in a city, that doesn't sleep
I want to reside in a town that's constantly buzzing with life and activity.
And find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap
I want to succeed and be at the pinnacle of my career.
These little town blues, are melting away
The negative feelings I have towards my current environment are disappearing.
I'm gonna make a brand new start of it, in old New York
I plan to begin anew in the classic city of New York.
If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere
If I succeed in New York City, I can succeed anywhere in the world.
It's up to you, New York, New York
The opportunity lies in the hands of the city of New York.
New York, New York
The famous city of New York.
To find I'm a number one, head of the list,
I aspire to be at the top of my field in NYC.
Cream of the crop at the top of the heap.
I want to be the best of the best in New York City.
If I can make it there, I'm gonna make it anywhere
If I can be successful in the competitive environment of New York City, I can achieve anything.
It's up to you, New York, New York
Once again, the decision is in New York City's hands.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADOLPH GREEN, BETTY COMDEN, LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MEGPESSOA
Obrigada Grace por esta música inesquecível e bela. Felicidades.MEGPESSOA.29/7/11.
@phoenixxryzin
Kudos, Grace! Another super video (visuals) to match this wonderful music classic! This song IS Liza Minelli! No place quite like the Big Apple!
@amerigovespucci4076
Beautiful rendition for "City that Never Sleeps."
Thanks for posting this great, timeless music!
@kodoman66
Brilliantly beautifully written song, it has that musical kiss me feeling, but with the ideas of lights and wonders to be seen, and shows, and restuarants. I luv NYC. Wonderful city.
@davidwalsh3439
Just beautiful.
@garyavery2007
I ❤ 101 strings Orchestra
@starrrkrazeee
YOU are the GREATEST ENTERTAINER EVER ....LIZA MINELLI ! From CABARET to NEW YOUR, NEW YOUR to guest appearances on TV - MOVIE ENTERTAINMENT.... Liza gives us the best feeling a human being can have when she's front and center stage working her magic in entertainment! Thank you from all of us in the audience ... you are the heart felt wow factor!
@elifernandez1507
Estuve en New-york fue fantastico fabulosa y bella ciudad ❤💜💙💚💛😛😀🌞🌝🌛🍁🍁
@NanceChannel
this song musically expresses the boldness of nyc, brilliant!!!!!!!
@CodyWeinmannComposer
Beautiful Rendition!