New York New York
Broadway Cast Lyrics

You don't need money when you're famous
When you're famous, everything is provided to you without having to pay for it.

They gives you whatever you want, gratis
They give you whatever you want for free.

A pair of new shoes with matchin' laces
Receive brand new shoes with laces that perfectly match.

A permanent box at Sheepshead races
Have a reserved box seat at Sheepshead races that is yours forever.

Pastrami on rye with a sour pickle
Enjoy pastrami on rye bread with a tangy, flavorful sour pickle.

A personal puss on a wooden nickel
Have your own personal image on a special wooden coin.

Look at me
Pay attention to me.

I'm the king of New York
I am the most important and influential person in New York City.

Suddenly
All at once, unexpectedly.

I'm respectable
I am now seen as reputable and of good character.

Starin' right at 'cha
Looking directly at you.

Lousy with stature
Abundantly filled with importance and prestige.

Nobbin' with all the muckety-mucks
Socializing with influential and powerful people.

I'm blowin' my dough and goin' deluxe
I am spending my money extravagantly and living a luxurious lifestyle.

And there I be
That's where I am.

Ain't I pretty?
Am I not attractive or impressive?

It's my city
New York City belongs to me.

A solid gold watch with a chain to twirl it
Own a high-quality gold watch with a chain that can be spun around.

My very own bed and an indoor terlet
Have a personal bed and an indoor toilet.

A barber shop haircut that costs a quarter
Receive a haircut at a barber shop that only costs twenty-five cents.

A regular beat for the star reporter
Have a dedicated area where the star reporter is stationed to cover news regularly.

Am-scray, punk, she's the king of New York
Get lost, punk, she is now the most powerful person in New York City.

Whod'a thunk, I'm the king of New York
Who would have thought that I would become the dominant figure in New York City.

We was sunk, pale and pitiful
We were defeated, appearing weak and miserable.

Buncha wet noodles
A group of spineless and weak individuals.

Pulitzer's poodles
People who are under the control or influence of Pulitzer, like obedient dogs.

Almost about to drown in the drink
Almost reaching the point of being overwhelmed or defeated.

When she fished us out
When she rescued us.

And drowned us in ink
She overwhelmed us with attention and coverage in the media.

So lets get drunk
Let's celebrate and indulge in alcohol.

Not with liquor, fame works quicker
Instead of alcohol, fame brings excitement and pleasure more rapidly.

When you're king of New York
When you hold the status and power of being the king of New York City.

I gotta be either dead or dreamin'
I must be either dead or in a dream because this is unbelievably good.

'Cause look at that pape with my face beamin'
Because just look at that newspaper with my face radiating happiness.

Tomorrow they may wrap fishes in it
Tomorrow the newspaper may be used to wrap fish.

But I was the star for one whole minute
But for a whole minute, I was the center of attention and adoration.

Wait and see
Just wait and you will see.

This is gonna make both the Delancey's
This will greatly impress and impact the Delancey family.

Pee in their pant-sies
They will become so frightened or surprised that they urinate in their pants.

Flashpots are shootin' bright as a sun
Explosive devices are being launched, producing bright and dazzling lights like the sun.

I'm one highfallutin' son of a gun
I am an extremely pompous and arrogant person.

I guarantee
I promise or assure you.

Though I crapped out, I ain't tapped out
Even though I failed or experienced setbacks, I still have resources and energy left.

Friends may flee
Friends may abandon or leave you.

Let'em ditch ya, snap one pit'cha
Let them abandon you, take a quick picture.

Your the king of New
You are the ruler and leader of New York City.

History, front page story
You will become a significant part of history, appearing prominently on the front page of newspapers.

Guts and glory, I'm the king of New York
With bravery and honor, I hold the title of being the king of New York City.