On Broadway
Benson George Lyrics

They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway
People often describe the bright neon lights on Broadway as a sight to behold.

They say there's always magic in the air
There's a common belief that the Broadway atmosphere is always enchanted and unpredictable.

But when you're walkin' down the street And you ain't had enough to eat The glitter rubs right off and you're nowhere
However, when you're walking down the street with an empty stomach, the whole Broadway vibe quickly fades away; it no longer looks as grand or picturesque as earlier, and you feel like you're lost.

They say the women treat you fine on Broadway
People tend to think that women treat you well and aim to please in Broadway.

But lookin' at them just gives me the blues 'cause how ya gonna make some time When all you got is one thin dime And one thin dime won't even shine your shoes
However, when you don't have enough money to spare, it's dejecting to see the women on Broadway because you don't know how to approach them with just a dime to your name. A single dime is barely enough to satisfy any of your basic necessities and won't even help shine your shoes.

They say that I won't last too long on Broadway I'll catch a grey hound bus for home they all say
People say that I won't last long on Broadway and instead must resign and head back home via a greyhound bus.

But they're dead wrong I know they are 'Cause I can play this here guitar And I won't quit till I'm a star on Broadway
I possess immense talent and skill, and my passion for music and my exceptional guitar abilities will set me apart from the rest, and I won't stop chasing my dream of becoming a successful, celebrated Broadway music sensation.