New York City
Armin Van Buuren Feat. Paul Van Dyk Lyrics
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Head still spinning from the rush
Of all the things I did the night before
And looking down from my hotel
These dawn-lit streets begin to fill
With memories of you and I
On a New York City night
I shake my head to clear the sounds
The traffic horns, the growing crowd
The sun awaking over central park
But still it creeps beneath my skin
All of these heartbeats in the din
With concrete dreams stirring to life
On a New York City night
On a New York City night
And I take it with me when I leave
The crowded skyline, the energy
The sleepless city always leaves its mark
Just close my eyes and I'm back again
The neon flush upon our skin
Still wrapped in thoughts of love and wine
On a New York City night
On a New York City night
The lyrics of Armin Van Buuren feat. Paul Van Dyk's song New York City talks about the aftermath of a wild night in New York City. The singer describes the feeling of waking up after a night of fun and memories. While looking down from his hotel, he remembers the events that took place in the city. The dawn-lit streets start to fill with memories of him and his lover, walking on the streets of New York City.
The lyrics continue, stating that even though the city wakes up and starts to bustle with people and noise, there is still a feeling inside his being that seems to linger. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia, as memories of the previous night are still ingrained in his mind. He takes those memories with him as he leaves the city, reminiscing about the crowded skyline, energy, and the sleepless city's mark. Whenever he closes his eyes, he can still feel the neon flush and thoughts of love and wine, reminding him of that New York City night.
Overall, the song emphasizes the intense and unforgettable experiences that can happen in New York City. The lyrics describe the sounds, smells, and feelings of the city that make it an exceptional and memorable place.
Line by Line Meaning
I watch the sky turn black to blush
I witnessed the transition from a dark to a reddish-pinkish sky
Head still spinning from the rush
My mind is still reeling from the excitement
Of all the things I did the night before
Recollecting all the things I did the previous night
And looking down from my hotel
Gazing downwards from my hotel room window
These dawn-lit streets begin to fill
The streets, now illuminated by the dawn light, are slowly filling up
With memories of you and I
I am reminded of the moments we shared together
On a New York City night
During a night spent in New York City
I shake my head to clear the sounds
I shake my head to rid myself of the noises around me
The traffic horns, the growing crowd
The honking of traffic horns and the slow increase in the size of the crowd
The sun awaking over central park
The sun rising above Central Park
But still it creeps beneath my skin
However, the feeling still sinks in deeply within me
All of these heartbeats in the din
Amidst the chaos, I can feel the collective pulse of the city's people
With concrete dreams stirring to life
The dreams of its inhabitants, made of stone and cement, coming alive
On a New York City night
During a night spent in New York City
And I take it with me when I leave
I carry these memories with me as I depart
The crowded skyline, the energy
The packed skyline and vigorous atmosphere of the city
The sleepless city always leaves its mark
The restless city always leaves its impact
Just close my eyes and I'm back again
By simply shutting my eyes, I can easily transport myself back to that moment
The neon flush upon our skin
The glow of the city's neon lights, against the surface of our skin
Still wrapped in thoughts of love and wine
I am still wrapped up in thoughts of passion and romance, and the taste of wine on my lips
On a New York City night
During a night spent in New York City
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AUSTIN LEEDS, WILLEM FABER, NICK TERRANOVA, PAUL VAN DYK, ASHLEY TOMBERLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Patrick Stocks
I watch the sky turn black to blush
Head still spinning from the rush
Of all the things I did the night before
And looking firm from my hotel
These dawn-lit streets begin to fill
With memories of you and I
On a New York City night
I shake my head to clear the sounds
The traffic horns, the growing crowd
The sun awaking over Central Park
But still it creeps beneath my skin
All of these heartbeats in the din
With concrete dreams stirring to life
On a New York City night
And I take it with me when I leave
The crowded skyline, the energy
The sleepless city always leaves it’s mark
Just close my eyes and I’m back again
The neon flush upon our skin
Still wrapped in thoughts of love & wine
On a New York City night
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I live in NYC and this track still gives me goosebumps! The most accurate sonic portrayal of this city I've ever heard. All other songs about NYC bend the knee before this dragon
S
Born and raised here and this is trueeee the way he added the New York City sounds in the back. This song is definitely an anthem for us 😎🤩
Erika Jordan
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MantisReligiosa
No words to describe this song.. the rythm is perfect, the whispering voice is emotional, I can't stop listening.. In my opinion one of the best creations of PvD as almost all his songs ;) THAT'S THE PROOF OF THE REALLY POWER OF PVD!!
qwerrttttt
surely one of the best songs I've ever heard! Paul, you rock!!!
Le Roux
The composition, the lyrics, the voice, the theme, the timing, the beats = perfect combination
Theo Pandis
By far Paul Van Dyk's best production ever! It's the music it's the lyrics it's everything! Just LOVE it!
David Kaufman
He in fact did play this a few hours ago (last night) in NYC. It was the Super 8 &Tab Remix. I have seen PvD every year for the last decade and he is in my opinion the most reliable Trance DJ of all time. He keeps perfecting his craft.
Erik Storm
so many amazing songs written in tribute of this stressful, disgusting, wonderful place i'm proud to call my home.
crash
I always listen to this on my way into the city on Friday night. No way I can EVER drive slow when this is turned up and making my windows vibrate. Love it.