Empire State of Mind
Castillo_Almar Dj Jay Z ft Alicia Keys Lyrics
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Ooh, New York
Grew up in a town
That is famous as a place of movie scenes
Noise is always loud
There are sirens all around
And the streets are mean
I could make it anywhere
That's what they say
Seeing my face in lights
Or my name in marquees
Found down on Broadway
Even if it ain't all it seems
I got a pocketful of dreams
Baby, I'm from
New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothing you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
The big lights will inspire you
Hear it for New York, New York, New York
On the avenue
There ain't never a curfew
Ladies work so hard
Such a melting pot
On the corner selling rock
Preachers pray to God
Hail a gypsy cab
Takes me down from Harlem to the Brooklyn Bridge
Someone sleeps tonight with a hunger
For more than from an empty fridge
I'm going to make it by any means
I got a pocketful of dreams
Baby, I'm from
New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothing you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
The big lights will inspire you
Hear it for New York, New York, New York
One hand in the air for the big city
Street lights, big dreams, all looking pretty
No place in the world that could compare
Put your lighters in the air
Everybody say yeah, yeah
In New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothing you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
The big lights will inspire you
Hear it for New York
"Empire State of Mind" is a collaboration between American rapper Jay-Z and singer-songwriter Alicia Keys. The song was released in 2009 and was written by Jay-Z, Keys, and several other songwriters. The lyrics of "Empire State of Mind" are a tribute to New York City, where Jay-Z and Keys both grew up. They celebrate the city's diversity, energy, and endless possibilities.
The first verse of the song describes the tough but exciting environment of New York City. Jay-Z reminisces about growing up in a town that is famous for its movie scenes and loud noise. He talks about the challenges of living in a bustling city with sirens blaring and streets that can be mean. But he also highlights the city's promise - the idea that if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. The chorus of the song reinforces this message and declares that New York is a concrete jungle where dreams are made of.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, New York
Expressing excitement for New York City
Grew up in a town that is famous as a place of movie scenes
The town where the singer grew up is known for being a popular spot for filming movies
Noise is always loud, there are sirens all around, and the streets are mean
The city is often noisy with sirens and the streets can be rough
If I could make it here, I could make it anywhere, that's what they say
If someone can succeed in New York City, they believe they can succeed anywhere
Seeing my face in lights or my name in marquees found down on Broadway
Aspiring to be a famous performer whose name appears on Broadway marquees
Even if it ain't all it seems, I got a pocketful of dreams
Despite the challenges and realities of living in the city, the singer remains hopeful and optimistic
Baby, I'm from New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of, there's nothing you can't do
The city represents limitless opportunities for the singer
Now you're in New York, these streets will make you feel brand new, the big lights will inspire you, hear it for New York, New York, New York
The energy and vibrancy of the city can motivate and inspire anyone who experiences it
On the avenue, there ain't never a curfew, ladies work so hard, such a melting pot
The city is always bustling and diverse, with people from all walks of life
On the corner selling rock, preachers pray to God, hail a gypsy cab, takes me down from Harlem to the Brooklyn Bridge
The city is full of diverse experiences and cultures, from street vendors to religious leaders
Someone sleeps tonight with a hunger for more than from an empty fridge
Many people in the city struggle with poverty and hunger, and aspire for a better life
One hand in the air for the big city, street lights, big dreams, all looking pretty, no place in the world that could compare, put your lighters in the air
The city is unique and unparalleled, with its own beauty and challenges
Everybody say yeah, yeah
Encouraging everyone to join in the celebration of the city
In New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of, there's nothing you can't do
The city holds endless possibilities for success and opportunities to achieve one's dreams
Now you're in New York, these streets will make you feel brand new, the big lights will inspire you, hear it for New York
The exciting and vibrant energy of the city can inspire anyone who encounters it
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., GLOBAL TALENT MUSIC PUB INC
Written by: ALEXANDER WILLIAM SHUCKBURGH, SHAWN CARTER, BERT KEYES, SYLVIA ROBINSON, ANGELA HUNTE, JANET ANDREA SEWELL, ALICIA AUGELLO COOK
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