1) A Swiss–German pop duo found… Read Full Bio ↴Boy is a name of at least 5 artists:
1) A Swiss–German pop duo founded in 2007 by Swiss singer Valeska Steiner (aka Valeska) and German bassist Sonja Milena Glass. They are based in Zurich and Hamburg. Their début album was "Mutual Friends" (2 Sep 2011, Grönland).
Sites: MusicBrainz, Facebook and MySpace
2) A Czech punk rock band from Brno. The band consists of Martino (vocal), Kelso - (guitar/vocal), Olda (guitar/vocal), Rob (bass/vocal) and Vinca (drums). Inspired by Turbonegro and Motörhead. In 2013 they released 7" EP I'm Weird, and their debut album Darkest Visions was released in 2014. Stay punk! Since 2012.
Sites: Official Website, Bandzone and Facebook
3) A Norwegian rock band with quite a unique style. They rely heavily on synthesizers to make their music stand out from the run of the mill rock band. Their album "I Know You're Not Asleep", along with the band name, was probably inspired by the famous "Whitnail And I" line.
Sites: MySpace
4) A Canadian pop rock band consisting of Stephen Kozmeniuk, Maurie Kaufmann (drums), Steve Payne (bass), Rolla Olak (guitar) and James Robertson (guitar). Their releases include: "Every Page You Turn" (2004, MapleMusic Recordings), "French Diplomacy" (2003, Bumstead).
Sites: Wikipedia
5) A French minimal/folk artist mostly release as Boy & The Echo Choir.
Sites: Tumblr
New York
Boy Lyrics
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Let's go outside and let's pretend it's New York
Drown the small town troubles
In Hudson River puddles
Put those shining dancing boots on
We'll meet the local heroes down at the bar
The gifted and the phonies
Rodeo on ponies
And the truth is
I was wrong when I said I was bored
Any street that I'm walking on with you
Anywhere with you could be New York
And the truth is I was sleeping
But I woke up all eyes and all ears
When you whispered, it's all really happening
It's all really happening here
Will you spin the bottle with the muses
That I'd been calling for 'til I thought they'd gone
Camping on Long Island
Put the backyards where they're hiding
And these corners seemed run down and old
But you pointed your finger
At the magic and wonder they hold
Now we're out and we're digging for gold
Cause the truth is
I was wrong when I said I was bored
Any street that I'm walking on with you
Anywhere with you could be New York
And the truth is I was sleeping
But I woke up all eyes and all ears
When you whispered, it's all really happening
It's all really happening here
And the truth is I was sleeping
Dreaming away 'til I forgot
That wherever we are's where it's happening
Come, my wild horse, and pick me up
Come, my wild horse
Come, come pick me up
The song "New York" by Boy is about the transformative power of being with someone you love, and how they can make any place feel like the iconic city. The singer wants to escape their mundane small town and embrace the excitement and potential of New York City, but with their partner, they realize that they can find that same sense of magic and energy anywhere. The lyrics invite the listener to join in on the adventure, to put on their dancing boots and meet the local heroes at the bar. The song is all about discovering the beauty and wonder that surrounds us, even in rundown corners of the world.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's realization that the most important thing is being with their partner: "any street that I'm walking on with you, anywhere with you could be New York." They've been woken up to the fact that they were sleeping, dreaming away until they forgot that wherever they are is where the action is. The song ends with a plea to their "wild horse" to come and pick them up, so they can continue exploring the world together.
Overall, "New York" is a love song that celebrates the transformative power of love and the joys of exploration and adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
Come, my wild horse, come, come pick me up
Let's get out of here and go somewhere exciting.
Let's go outside and let's pretend it's New York
Let's create our own version of a vibrant city that never sleeps.
Drown the small town troubles
Leave behind the worries of living in a dull and small town.
In Hudson River puddles
Forget the problems by letting them wash away like water in a river.
Put those shining dancing boots on
Let's put on our best shoes and be ready to show off our moves.
We'll meet the local heroes down at the bar
Let's explore and meet interesting people who make a difference in their community.
The gifted and the phonies
We'll encounter both talented and fake people while socializing.
Rodeo on ponies
We'll have crazy fun together and enjoy the moment to the fullest.
And the truth is
I was wrong when I said I was bored
I was fed up with a mundane lifestyle and wanted something more exciting in my life.
Any street that I'm walking on with you
Anywhere with you could be New York
I realized that as long as I'm with you, anywhere can be as lively and thrilling as New York.
And the truth is I was sleeping
But I woke up all eyes and all ears
I didn't realize what I was missing out on until you opened my eyes and made me see the world in a new way.
When you whispered, it's all really happening
It's all really happening here
You helped me realize that life is happening right now, and what matters the most is the present moment we share together.
Will you spin the bottle with the muses
That I'd been calling for 'til I thought they'd gone
Let's have creative fun and ideas will flow like a bottle spun around. I almost lost hope until you arrived.
Camping on Long Island
Put the backyards where they're hiding
We'll explore and discover hidden treasures of Long Island, even in backyards, while experiencing the outdoors.
And these corners seemed run down and old
But you pointed your finger
At the magic and wonder they hold
Now we're out and we're digging for gold
You made me see the potential of the unexplored corners and sparked my curiosity. Now, we're on a treasure hunt looking for hidden gems.
Dreaming away 'til I forgot
That wherever we are's where it's happening
I was lost in my own world, but you reminded me that the best moments happen wherever we are together.
Come, my wild horse, and pick me up
Let's escape from the mundane life and embark on adventures together.
Contributed by Logan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ladysinapellidos7409
Come my wild horse
Come, come pick me up
Let's go outside and let's pretend it's New York
Drown the small town troubles
In hudson river puddles
Put those shining dancing boots on
We'll meet the local heroes down at the bar
The gifted and the phonies
Rodeo on ponies
And the truth is
I was wrong when I said I was bored
Any street that I'm walking on with you
Anywhere with you could be New York
And the truth is
I was sleeping
But I woke up all eyes and all ears
When you whispered, it's all really happening
It's all really happening here
Will you spin the bottle with the muses
That I've been calling for till I thought they gone
Camping on long island
Put the backyards where they're hiding in
And these corners seemed run down before
But you pointed your finger
At the magic and wonder they hold
Now we're out and we're digging for gold
Cause the truth is
I was wrong when I said I was bored
Any street that I'm walking on with you
Anywhere with you could be New York
And the truth is
I was sleeping
But I woke up all eyes and all ears
When you whispered, it's all really happening
It's all really happening here
And the truth is
I was sleeping
Dreaming away till I forgot
That wherever we are it's happening
Come on wild horse and pick me up
Come my wild horse
Come, come pick me up
Come my wild horse
Come, come pick me up
Come my wild horse
Come, come pick me up
Come my wild horse
Come, come pick me up
Come my wild horse
Come, come pick me up
Come my wild horse
Come, come pick me up
@the-peaceful-fox7815
+Carolina Jael
come my wild horse
come, come pick me up
let's go outside and let's pretend it's New York
drown the small town troubles
in Hudson River puddles
put those shining dancing boots on
we'll meet the local heroes down at the bar
the gifted and the phonies
rodeo on ponies
and the truth is
I was wrong when I said I was bored
any street that I'm walking on with you
anywhere with you could be New York
and the truth is
I was sleeping
but I woke up all eyes and all ears
when you whispered, it's all really happening
it's all really happening here
will you spin the bottle with the muses
that I've been calling for till I thought they gone
camping on Long Island
put the backyards where they're hiding in
and these corners seemed run down before
but you pointed your finger
at the magic and wonder they hold
now we're out and we're digging for gold
cause the truth is
I was wrong when I said I was bored
any street that I'm walking on with you
anywhere with you could be New York
and the truth is
I was sleeping
but I woke up all eyes and all ears
when you whispered, it's all really happening
it's all really happening here
and the truth is
I was sleeping
dreaming away till I forgot
that wherever we are it's happening
come on wild horse and pick me up
come my wild horse
come, come pick me up
@julienmueller
there's so much LOVE in this song! It's crazy! Goes straight to my heart.
@ralitsaivanova6965
For me, this song is always connected to spring, love and change. I found it at the same time I met my husband.
@MsChimerical
Sonja's voice is so soothing ♥
@weyoun89
I have been to New York before listening to this song, but listening to this song compelled me to go there again.
@JuliaBraunig
einfach das schönste lied & video der welt. könnte ich mir 24/7 anhören. pure liebe!
@goataii
BOY acoustic versions are my favourite versions.
@halincandenza27
as someone who grew up in a series of small towns, I'm really touched by the lyrics of this song. add a lovely melody and two beautiful women, this is the best
@Kultbert
i don't know how many times i've watched this already. it's perfection to me.
@clairesarode7492
I can listen to it again and again, for years and years
@josephhertzberg2734
We played this at our wedding before she walked down the aisle
So beautiful