Naya Rivera Lyrics

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I don't like cities
But I like New York

The famous places to visit are so many

Other places
Make me feel like a dork

I told my grandpa I wouldn't miss on any

Los Angeles is for
People who sleep

Got to see the whole town right from Yonkers on down to the Bay

Paris and London
Oh baby, you can keep

Baby you can keep

Baby you can keep

Other cities always make me mad
Other places always make me sad
No other city ever made me glad
Except New York, New York
It's a wonderful town (New York)

I love New York

I love New York (New York, New York)
I love New York (New York, New York)

If you don't like my attitude
Then you can get lost

(Manhattan women) are dressed in silk and satin

(Just go to Texas) isn't that where they golf?

(There's just one thing that's) important in Manhattan

New York is not for little wussies who scream

Ah!

Pick up a date
Maybe seven or eight

Paris and London
Oh baby, you can keep

Baby you can keep

Baby you can keep

Other cities always make me mad (make me mad)
Other places always make me sad (make me sad)
No other city ever made me glad
Except New York, New York
It's a wonderful town (New York)

I love New York

I love New York (New York, New York)
I love New York (New York, New York)

We've sailed the seas
And we've been the world over
Made the Mandalay
We've seen the Sphinx
And we've seen the Cliffs of Dover
And we can safely say

New York

Other cities always make me mad (Oh, oh-oh)
Other places always make me sad (New York)
No other city ever made me glad except New York, New York
It's a wonderful town (New York)

I love New York

I love New York (New York, New York)
I love New York (New York now, New York now)
I love New York
(New York, New York)

New York now

New York, New York

Overall Meaning

The song "I Love New York / New York, New York" from the TV show Glee expresses the singer's love for New York City and their distaste for other cities. The opening lines, "I don't like cities, but I like New York," set the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics go on to explain that there are so many famous places to visit in New York and that no other city has ever made the singer as glad as New York has.

Furthermore, the verses compare New York to other cities such as Los Angeles, Paris, and London. The lyrics suggest that Los Angeles is for people who sleep while Paris and London can be kept. The chorus reiterates the singer's love for New York and how no other city has ever made them as happy. The song ends by repeating the phrase "New York, New York" as a final nod to the city's greatness.

Overall, the song portrays the energy and excitement that New York City has to offer while dismissing other cities as inferior. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it a fun and enjoyable song to sing along to.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't like cities
Although I generally do not enjoy cities

But I like New York
There is something unique and special about New York that I do enjoy.

The famous places to visit are so many
New York has numerous famous attractions to see and explore.

Other places Make me feel like a dork
Other cities make me feel naive and out of place.

I told my grandpa I wouldn't miss on any
I promised my grandfather that I would ensure I visit all the famed tourist spots.

Los Angeles is for People who sleep
Los Angeles is suited for people who are not interested in a fast-paced, exciting lifestyle.

Got to see the whole town right from Yonkers on down to the Bay
I need to explore all portions of the town, from the north at Yonkers down to the southern bay.

Paris and London Oh baby, you can keep
Paris and London are not as appealing as New York to me.

Other cities always make me mad Other places always make me sad No other city ever made me glad Except New York, New York
I get upset and unhappy in other cities, and New York is the only place that truly makes me happy.

It's a wonderful town (New York)
New York is a fantastic city.

If you don't like my attitude Then you can get lost
If you have a problem with how I carry myself, feel free to leave.

(Manhattan women) are dressed in silk and satin (Just go to Texas) isn't that where they golf? (There's just one thing that's) important in Manhattan
Manhattan women dress upscale, while other states, such as Texas, are only known for golfing. Nonetheless, the only significant thing about Manhattan I care about is spending time there.

New York is not for little wussies who scream
New York requires a thick skin to handle and is not for those who can't handle the pressure.

Pick up a date Maybe seven or eight
There are plenty of opportunities to find a romantic partner.

We've sailed the seas And we've been the world over Made the Mandalay We've seen the Sphinx And we've seen the Cliffs of Dover And we can safely say New York
Despite having traveled several parts of the world, I can confidently say that New York is unique and exceptional.

Other cities always make me mad (Oh, oh-oh) Other places always make me sad (New York) No other city ever made me glad except New York, New York It's a wonderful town (New York) I love New York
I get annoyed and unhappy with other cities outside of New York. There is no other city apart from New York that makes me extremely happy; it is truly a magnificent town.

New York now New York, New York I love New York
I adore New York.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Leonard Bernstein

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