New York City
Ashley Tomberlin Lyrics

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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 down from my hotel
These dawn-lit streets begin to fill
With memories of you and I
On a New York City night

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

Overall Meaning

In the song "New York City" by Ashley Tomberlin, Austin Leeds, Paul Van Dyk, and Starkillers, the lyrics describe the aftermath of a wild night in the city that never sleeps. The singer is watching as the sky transitions from black to dawn and feels a sense of exhilaration from the activities of the previous night. As he stands on his hotel balcony, he is reminded of the memories he shared with his lover on the same New York City night.

The singer is both entranced and overwhelmed by the city's energy, as the sounds of traffic and the growing crowd fill his ears. However, he is also deeply affected by the pulse of the city, feeling the heartbeats of its inhabitants and the concrete dreams of those around him. The singer acknowledges that the city's energy has left its mark on him, and he cannot help but think of the love and wine he shared with his partner on the same New York City night.

Line by Line Meaning

I watch the sky turn black to blush
Observing the sky's transition from black to pinkish hue

Head still spinning from the rush
Feeling disoriented from the excitement of the previous night

Of all the things I did the night before
Reflecting on the events of the previous night

And looking down from my hotel
Gazing out from a high-rise hotel room

These dawn-lit streets begin to fill
The streets are already buzzing with activity in the early morning

With memories of you and I
Remembering moments shared with a loved one

On a New York City night
Recalling specific experiences from a night spent in New York City

I shake my head to clear the sounds
Physically shaking to rid oneself of the noise pollution

The traffic horns, the growing crowd
Reflecting on the noisy and crowded city streets

The sun awaking over central park
Seeing the sunrise over Central Park

But still it creeps beneath my skin
Despite the chaos, one cannot help but feel energized

All of these heartbeats in the din
Feeling the vibrancy of the city's heartbeat

With concrete dreams stirring to life
Feeling the city's potential and energy

On a New York City night
Experiencing the city's unique vibe at night

And I take it with me when I leave
The city's energy lingers even when one departs

The crowded skyline, the energy
Remembering the city's bustling atmosphere and skyline

The sleepless city always leaves its mark
The city's impact remains long after one has left

Just close my eyes and I'm back again
Memories of the city are vivid even when one is not physically there

The neon flush upon our skin
Remembering the colorful, vibrant city lights

Still wrapped in thoughts of love and wine
Recalling romantic moments shared in the city

On a New York City night
Remembering a specific night spent in New York City

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AUSTIN LEEDS, WILLEM FABER, NICK TERRANOVA, PAUL VAN DYK, ASHLEY TOMBERLIN

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