New York City
Bolan Marc & T. Rex Lyrics


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Did you ever see a woman
Coming out of New York City
With a frog in her hand

Did you ever see a woman
Coming out of New York City
With a frog in her hand
I did don`t you know (x3)




And don`t it show

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bolan Marc & T.Rex's song "New York City" is a vivid description of an unusual event that the singer has experienced. He asks the listener if they have ever seen a woman walking out of New York City with a live frog in her hand. This quirky image is repeated twice, then followed by the singer's affirmation that he has indeed witnessed this spectacle. The repetition of this scenario possibly signifies the randomness and spontaneity of New York City itself. The fact that it’s a frog that the woman is carrying in her hand further highlights the eccentricities and unusual sights one can come across in the city that never sleeps.


Additionally, the singer's repetition of "I did don't you know, and don't it show" in the chorus implies that seeing the frog holding woman is a unique and unforgettable sight which he is keen to emphasise to the listener. The 'don't it show' line here is taken to mean, "Isn't it obvious that I have seen this woman with the frog?" Another interpretation could be that the repetition is an allusion to the infectious and catchy nature of the music, and the singer's experience of it. Overall, the lyrics of 'New York City' are full of abstract and surrealistic imagery that captures the spirit of adventure and unpredictability that the city represents.


Line by Line Meaning

Did you ever see a woman
Have you ever witnessed a lady


Coming out of New York City
Emerging from the bustling metropolis of New York


With a frog in her hand
Holding a small amphibian creature in her grasp


I did don't you know (x3)
I have, do you not believe me? (repeated for emphasis)


And don't it show
Is it not apparent or obvious?




Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: MARC BOLAN

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Comments from YouTube:

@axelansorg6602

Marcs tiefpunkt, nach 20th und solid Gold, naja ist 50 Jahre her, long live t.rex😊

@alniderstros7305

Absolutely Honored… to be the 103rd person to post here to sing Marc’s Praises . Exclusive Club! Marc Bolen was the original Rock Star… None Before.. and Never since.

@wendymason5493

Marc's drag queen faze!!!😂met his son at a gig about 20yrs ago as I was with a musician then and Rolan is BLOODY LOVELY,he's handsome,polite, courteous,his dad would be SO SO proud.a beautiful soul.

@scottyvalentine5753

Knew before my kid was born he didn't have long on this earth...a heart condition detected before his birth. Played this song for him in the children's hospital. Rip...Max Bolan David Smith...thank Marc.

@scottyvalentine5753

He died at 4. Forgot to mention that.

@2msvalkyrie529

🙏🙏🙏!

@baccyg

Sorry for your loss. Glad he had Marc’s music to comfort him like the rest of us.

@michaelball1307

71 was the year I landed on this planet. Mark and the boy's with t rex definitely taught me how to loosen up and disappear from reality just for a short while. Mark was and still is the main man !.. genuinely gifted individual who is still engaged in entertaining the world... 🗽 🐸 👋 📯 🎩

@Truegho

This song always makes me smile. Marc was fabulous.

@roberttaylor90y76

Summer of 75 a track much played at discos .great memories.

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