NYC
Alicia Morton Victor Garber Audra McDonald & Andrea McArdle Lyrics

NYC
The singer expresses their love for the city of New York

What is it about you
The singer wonders what makes New York City so special

You're big
New York City is large and expansive

You're loud
The sounds and energy of the city are overpowering

You're tough NYC
The city is challenging and demanding

I go years without you
The singer sometimes spends time away from New York City

Then I can't get enough
But when the singer returns, they feel a strong desire to stay

Enough of the cab drivers answering back
The artist enjoys the argumentative nature of the taxi drivers

In the language far from pure
The taxi drivers speak in a distinct dialect or accent

Enough of frankfurters answering back
The artist enjoys the confrontational spirit of hot dog vendors

Brother, you know you're in NYC
The singer acknowledges the unique attitude and personality of New Yorkers

Too busy, too crazy
The city is hectic and chaotic

Too hot, too cold, too late
The weather and schedule of the city can be extreme

I'm sold again on NYC
Despite the challenges, the singer is once again won over by the city

Come on you slowpokes
The singer is in a hurry and wants others to move quickly

We gotta get to the Roxy before the prices change
The artist is rushing to a particular destination before prices increase

The shadows at sundown
The artist observes the way the city looks during sunset

The roofs, that scrape, the sky
The buildings in New York City are very tall

The rich and the rundown
The city has both wealthy and poor neighborhoods

The big parade goes by
The artist watches a parade pass by

What other town has the Empire State
The Empire State Building is a unique landmark of New York City

And a mayor, five foot two
The mayor of New York City is short in height

No other town in the whole forty eight
There is no other city in the United States that compares to New York City

Can half compare to you
New York City is incomparable

You make 'em all postcards
The singer believes that every part of New York City is worthy of being a souvenir postcard

You crowd, you cramp
The city can feel cramped and overcrowded

You're still the champ
Despite its issues, New York City remains a favorite of many

Amen For NYC, NYC
The artist is praying for the continued success of the city

The shimmer of Times Square
The artist admires the bright lights of Times Square

The pulse, the beat
The energy and excitement of the city are palpable

The drive, NYC
The city inspires its inhabitants to keep moving forward

The city's bright
New York City is vibrant and full of life

As a penny arcade
The city's brightness is comparable to an old-fashioned arcade

It blinks, it tilts, it rings
The city is colorful and full of eye-catching sights and sounds

To think that I've lived here all of my life
The singer realizes how much they have yet to discover in the city

And never seen these things
Despite being a lifelong resident, there is still much the artist has not experienced in the city

The whole world keeps coming
New York City is a popular destination for people from all over the world

By bus, by train
There are many modes of transportation that bring people to the city

You can't explain
The appeal of New York City is difficult to put into words

Their yen for
People have a strong desire for

Star to be NYC
Aspiring performers come to New York City to pursue their dreams of stardom

Just got here this morning
The singer has recently arrived in New York City

Three bucks, two bags
The singer has very little money or possessions

One me, NYC
The artist is alone in the city, but excited to be there

I give you fair warning
The artist is warning New York City that they have arrived

Up there in lights I'll be
The artist hopes to see their name in lights on a Broadway marquee

Go ask the Gershwins or Kaufman and Hart
The singer believes that the great writers and composers of the past would agree that New York City is the best

The place they love the best
The writers and composers of the past loved New York City more than any other place

Though California pays big for their art
Although California may offer more money for creative work, the singer believes that New York City is still the better choice

Their fan mail comes addressed to NYC
Even creators who live and work elsewhere receive their fan mail in New York City

Tomorrow a penthouse
The singer is hopeful for a luxurious future in the city

That's way up high
The artist wants to live in a very tall building

Tonight the "Y"
The artist is currently residing in a YMCA

Why not? It's NYC
The singer believes that living in a YMCA in New York City is still better than living elsewhere

You're standing room only
There are so many people in New York City that there is limited space

Immediate seating, there is immediate seating
The artist is advertising a venue that has plenty of available seats

Popcorn, what do you say to some popcorn? I haven't had popcorn since
The artist is suggesting that they and their companions eat popcorn, which they have not had in a long time

Give in, don't fight
The artist is reminding their companion to give in to their cravings and desires

Good girl, good night
The singer is being affectionate and wishing their companion a good night's sleep

Sleep tight in NYC
The artist hopes that their companion has a restful sleep in the city