The young artist has always had musical inclinations that she put into practice after crossing paths, in 2013, with Swedish Leo Hellden and Englishman Mike Giffts of the group Tristesse Contemporaine. Camp Claude was born! Evanescent and hedonistic with a hint of nostalgia, their music sounds like an Indian summer. Barely electro pop, reminiscent of the 80s, but above all carried by the disturbing voice of Diane, between Lana Del Rey and Beth Gibbons.
New York City
Camp Claude Lyrics
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In the drunk tank
An old man said to me, won't see another one
And then he sang a song
"That Rare Old Mountain Dew"
I turned my face away
And dreamed about you
Came in eighteen to one
I've got a feeling
This year's for me and you
So happy Christmas
I love you baby
I can see a better time
When all our dreams come true
You were handsome, you were pretty
Queen of New York City
When the band finished playing
They howled out for more
Sinatra was swinging
All the drunks they were singing
We kissed on a corner
And danced through the night
The boys of the NYPD choir were singing "Galway Bay"
And the bells were ringing out
Yeah, the bells were ringing out
The boys of the NYPD choir were singing "Galway Bay"
And the bells were ringing out
Yeah, the bells were ringing out on Christmas day
On Christmas day
For Christmas day, for Christmas day
I could have been someone
Well so could anyone
You took my dreams from me
When I first found you
I kept them with me babe
I put them with my own
Can't make it all alone
I've built my dreams around you
The boys of the NYPD choir were singing "Galway Bay"
And the bells were ringing out
Yeah, the bells were ringing out
The boys of the NYPD choir were singing "Galway Bay"
And the bells were ringing out
Yeah, the bells were ringing out on Christmas day
On Christmas day, on Christmas day
On Christmas day, on Christmas day, on Christmas day
The lyrics of "New York City" by Camp Claude tell a story that takes place on Christmas Eve, with the singer reminiscing about a past encounter. The song begins with the singer in the drunk tank, where an old man, who senses he won't live to see another Christmas, sings a song called "That Rare Old Mountain Dew." The singer turns away from the old man's song and daydreams about their love interest.
The lyrics then shift to a more joyful tone as the singer recalls a special moment in New York City. They describe their love interest as handsome and pretty, referring to them as the Queen of New York City. The night is filled with music, as Sinatra's voice fills the air, and the drunks join in singing along. The singer and their love interest share a passionate kiss on a street corner and dance through the night.
The song continues with a repeated chorus, where the boys of the NYPD choir sing "Galway Bay," and the bells ring out joyously on Christmas Day. This chorus signifies the sense of celebration and unity that is often associated with the holiday season.
In the final verse, the singer reflects on their dreams and how their love interest has played a significant role in their life. They acknowledge that without their love, they wouldn't be the person they are. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the festive atmosphere created by the NYPD choir and the ringing bells.
Overall, "New York City" by Camp Claude captures both the nostalgia and the joyful spirit of Christmas. It tells a story of love, dreams, and the magical moments that can take place during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
It was Christmas Eve babe
The story begins on Christmas Eve
In the drunk tank
The singer finds themselves in a holding cell for intoxicated individuals
An old man said to me, won't see another one
A wise old man suggests he may not live to see another Christmas
And then he sang a song
The old man proceeds to sing a song
"That Rare Old Mountain Dew"
The song he sings is titled 'That Rare Old Mountain Dew'
I turned my face away
The singer intentionally looks away
And dreamed about you
They daydream about a specific person
Got on a lucky one
The artist took a fortunate chance
Came in eighteen to one
The bet they made had odds of 18 to 1
I've got a feeling
The artist has a strong intuition
This year's for me and you
They believe that this year will be special for both themselves and the person they're addressing
So happy Christmas
The artist wishes the person a joyful Christmas
I love you baby
They express their love for the person
I can see a better time
They envision a happier future
When all our dreams come true
They believe that their shared dreams will eventually become a reality
You were handsome, you were pretty
The person they're addressing is described as attractive
Queen of New York City
They consider this person to be the ruler, or epitome, of New York City
When the band finished playing
After the band concluded their performance
They howled out for more
The crowd demanded an encore
Sinatra was swinging
Frank Sinatra was performing energetically
All the drunks they were singing
Even the intoxicated individuals joined in singing
We kissed on a corner
The artist and the person they're addressing shared a passionate kiss on a street corner
And danced through the night
They danced together throughout the entire night
The boys of the NYPD choir were singing "Galway Bay"
A male choir from the New York Police Department sang the Irish song 'Galway Bay'
And the bells were ringing out
The bells were joyously chiming
Yeah, the bells were ringing out
Emphasizing the continued ringing of the bells
The boys of the NYPD choir were singing "Galway Bay"
The NYPD choir repeated their performance of 'Galway Bay'
And the bells were ringing out
The bells kept echoing through the air
Yeah, the bells were ringing out on Christmas day
These joyous bell chimes occurred on Christmas day
On Christmas day
Emphasizing the significance of Christmas day
For Christmas day, for Christmas day
Reiterating that the events described happened on Christmas day
I could have been someone
The artist reflects on their past potential
Well so could anyone
They believe that anyone has the capability to become someone great
You took my dreams from me
The person they're addressing played a role in taking away their dreams
When I first found you
This happened when they initially met this person
I kept them with me babe
Despite losing their dreams, they still hold onto them
I put them with my own
Their dreams are intertwined with their own sense of self
Can't make it all alone
They acknowledge that they can't succeed or achieve happiness on their own
I've built my dreams around you
Their aspirations and desires revolve around this person
The boys of the NYPD choir were singing "Galway Bay"
Once again, the NYPD choir performed 'Galway Bay'
And the bells were ringing out
The bells kept resonating with joy
Yeah, the bells were ringing out
The ringing of the bells continued
The boys of the NYPD choir were singing "Galway Bay"
The NYPD choir repeated their rendition of 'Galway Bay'
And the bells were ringing out
The bells continued to chime happily
Yeah, the bells were ringing out on Christmas day
These cheerful bell chimes occurred on Christmas day
On Christmas day, on Christmas day
Reiterating that the events described happened on Christmas day
On Christmas day, on Christmas day, on Christmas day
Underscoring the importance of Christmas day
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jem Finer, Shane Patrick Lysaght Macgowan
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