A Heart In New York
Art Garfunkel Lyrics
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New York, lookin' down on Central Park
Where they say you should not wander after dark
New York, like a scene from all those movies
But you're real enough to me, but there's a heart
A heart that lives in New York
I write my song to that city heartbeat
A heart in New York, a love in her eye, an open door and a friend for the night
New York, you got money on your mind
And my words won't make a dime's worth a difference, so here's to you New York
New York, now my plane is touching down
The lyrics to Art Garfunkel's song A Heart In New York are a tribute to the city that never sleeps. The song talks about how the singer comes flying in from London to the iconic skyline of New York and looks down at Central Park. The song then goes on to describe how New York is like a scene from the movies but is real enough to him. The lyrics indicate that although there is a popular notion that Central Park is not safe after dark, to the singer, New York is beautiful and full of life.
The song then takes a romantic turn as the singer sings about a heart in New York and how he writes his song to the city heartbeat. The song emphasizes that New York is not just a place but has a heart that beats with love and affection. The singer also sings about a rose on the street that signifies the beautiful and resilient spirit of the city, which has been taken to movies, novels, and songs. He describes a love in her eye, an open door, and a friend for the night as he validates the warmth, hospitality, and kindness of New Yorkers.
The song ends on a humble note where the singer suggests that his words won't make a difference to the money-making city. But he sends his love to New York as his plane touches down, acknowledging the unique character and charm of the city that has endeared itself to millions of people all over the world.
Line by Line Meaning
New York, to that tall skyline I come, flyin' in from London to your door
I arrive at New York's iconic skyline from London and come to your doorstep.
New York, lookin' down on Central Park
I admire Central Park's beauty from a bird's eye view of New York.
Where they say you should not wander after dark
I am aware of the guidance to not venture out late at night in Central Park.
New York, like a scene from all those movies
The setting of New York resembles that of all the movies based there.
But you're real enough to me, but there's a heart
Despite the film-like aspect of New York, it feels authentic, and it contains the heart of the people living there.
A heart that lives in New York
New York embodies a heart that only New Yorkers can truly feel.
A heart in New York, a rose on the street
A heart beats in New York, and amongst the hustle and bustle, a rose lies on the street.
I write my song to that city heartbeat
I compose my song to the heartbeat of New York's vibrant tempo.
A heart in New York, a love in her eye, an open door and a friend for the night
In New York, love is in the air, doors are open, and you can comfortably spend the night with a friend.
New York, you got money on your mind
New York is preoccupied with wealth and finance.
And my words won't make a dime's worth a difference, so here's to you New York
Despite my words not having any economic value, I cheers to New York.
New York, now my plane is touching down
My flight has arrived and touched down in New York.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BENNY GALLAGHER, GRAHAM HAMILTON LYLE
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Lyrics
New York, to that tall skyline I come
Flyin' in from London to your door
New York, lookin' down on Central Park
Where they say you should not wander after dark
New York, like a scene from all those movies
But you're real enough to me, but there's a heart
A heart that lives in New York
A heart in New York, a rose on the street
I write my song to that city heartbeat
A heart in New York, love in her eye
An open door and a friend for the night
New York, you got money on your mind
And my own words won't make a dime's worth a difference
So here's to you New York
New York, now my plane is touching down
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New York, to that tall skyline I come, flyin' in from London to your door
New York, lookin' down on Central Park
Where they say you should not wander after dark
New York, like a scene from all those movies
But you're real enough to me, but there's a heart
A heart that lives in New York
A heart in New York, a rose on the street
I write my song to that city heartbeat
A heart in New York, a love in her eye, an open door and a friend for the night
New York, you got money on your mind
And my words won't make a dime's worth a difference, so here's to you New York
New York, now my plane is touching down
@grandadsfishingboat7455
My race is run but this takes me back to my youth and times that I now realise were my happiest times. Bless all who are lucky enough to have found this or lived with this era of the art. Thankyou for reading this.
@mykingdomforak9
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@ritacarlos4784
And so do I
@deesbeamer
I have been listening to Art Garfunkel for 50 years.....his voice touches Heaven.....I am so glad our world has voices like this! Thank you for posting this!
@mirammckay4827
I love his voice!
@daveunsworth816
this song was writen by a scotsman Benny Gallagher wrote this on the plane from England to NY
@jessicaperez173
If it's true try to get know the truth, I'm only 15 at the time,in I'm lost until now I'm lost
@franwitz
DEBIO AMAR MUCHO LA CIUDAD DE NEW YORK COMO YO DE BUENOS AIRES Y LE ESCRIBIRIA 1.000 EL TEMA ES LA MELODIA LA ARMONIA!
@marcjacobscontinued9411
Makes me melancholic about NYC, and I've never been there. Still it feels as if I wandered through the city in the 70's and I'm so familiar with the music from that place in the 70's.
Very strange!
@mathmusic1490
Graham Lyle and Benny Gallagher wrote this song. Most successful pop songwriters in Scotland, and performers. We need to bow down to them in praise for this delicate, beautiful song. Should be the theme song New York!