The Sidewalks of New York
B.Grable Lyrics
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And I was glad to hear from you 'cause I was all alone
You said, "It's snowing, it's snowing! God, I hate this weather."
Now I walk through blizzards just to get us back together
We met in the springtime at a rock-and-roll show
It was on the Bowery when it was time to go
We kissed on the subway in the middle of the night
'Cause everyone's your friend in New York City
And everything looks beautiful when you're young and pretty
The streets are paved with diamonds and there's just so much to see
But the best thing about New York City is you and me
Statue of Liberty, Staten Island Ferry, Co-op City, Katz's and Tiffany's
Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge, The Empire State where Dylan lived
Coney Island and Times Square, Rockefeller Center
Wish I was there
You wrote me a letter just the other day
Said, "Springtime is coming soon so why don't you come to stay."
I packed my stuff, got on the bus, I can't believe it's true
I'm three days from New York City and I'm three days from you
'Cause everyone's my friend in New York City
And everything looks beautiful when you're young and pretty
The streets are paved with diamonds and there's just so much to see
But the best thing about New York City is you and me
'Cause everyone's my friend in New York City
And everything looks beautiful when you're young and pretty
The streets are paved with diamonds and there's just so much to see
But the best thing about New York City is you and me.
The lyrics to B. Grable's song "The Sidewalks of New York" tell a love story that started in the springtime at a rock-and-roll show on the Bowery in New York City. The couple kissed on the subway in the middle of the night, and the singer held their lover's hand while they walked the sidewalks in the city that never sleeps. The singer emphasizes the beauty of New York City and the joy they feel being there with their lover.
The second verse references some of the iconic landmarks in New York City, including the Statue of Liberty, Staten Island Ferry, Co-op City, Katz's and Tiffany's, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, Coney Island, and Times Square. These landmarks evoke the magic and excitement of the city, and the singer wishes they were there with their lover.
Later in the song, the singer receives a letter from their lover, inviting them to come back to New York in the springtime. They pack their bags and take a bus, excited to be reunited with their love. The singer emphasizes that the best thing about New York City is being there with their lover.
Overall, "The Sidewalks of New York" is a nostalgic love letter to New York City and a celebration of the magic of falling in love in the city.
Line by Line Meaning
You called me last night on the telephone
I received a call from you yesterday night over the telephone
And I was glad to hear from you 'cause I was all alone
I was happy to get your call as I was feeling lonely at that time
You said, "It's snowing, it's snowing! God, I hate this weather."
You informed me about the snowfall and also expressed your dislike towards such weather conditions
Now I walk through blizzards just to get us back together
Despite the bad weather, I am willing to walk through blizzards just to be with you
We met in the springtime at a rock-and-roll show
Our first meeting occurred during a rock-and-roll event in the spring season
It was on the Bowery when it was time to go
We were on Bowery at the end of the event
We kissed on the subway in the middle of the night
We shared an intimate moment when we kissed each other on a subway during the night hours
I held your hand, you held mine, it was the best night of my life.
When we held each other's hand, it felt like the best night of my life
'Cause everyone's your friend in New York City
People in New York City are very friendly
And everything looks beautiful when you're young and pretty
In your youthful and attractive years, everything appears beautiful in New York City
The streets are paved with diamonds and there's just so much to see
The streets of New York City appear to be lined with diamonds and there are endless tourist attractions to visit
But the best thing about New York City is you and me
The most significant thing about New York City is our relationship
Statue of Liberty, Staten Island Ferry, Co-op City, Katz's and Tiffany's
These are some of the popular tourist attractions in New York City
Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge, The Empire State where Dylan lived
These are some more landmarks in NYC like Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge and The Empire State building where Dylan Thomas, the author lived
Coney Island and Times Square, Rockefeller Center
These are some more tourist attractions in New York City
Wish I was there
I wish to be in New York City right now
You wrote me a letter just the other day
I recently received a letter from you
Said, "Springtime is coming soon so why don't you come to stay."
You invited me to stay with you in springtime as that season is approaching soon
I packed my stuff, got on the bus, I can't believe it's true
I packed my belongings and boarded a bus heading towards New York City, feeling amazed that this is actually happening
I'm three days from New York City and I'm three days from you
I will reach New York City in three days and that means I will be with you in the same time frame
'Cause everyone's my friend in New York City
I believe that people in New York City are very friendly
And everything looks beautiful when you're young and pretty
New York City appears beautiful to me because I am young and pretty
The streets are paved with diamonds and there's just so much to see
The streets seem to be made of diamonds and there are countless things to explore in the city
But the best thing about New York City is you and me
You are the best part of New York City for me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: MURRAY JONATHAN GOLD
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