New York City
Claudio Disefalo Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Drives his cab fifteen miles per hour down Broadway
Looks at me with his crooked smile while Gershwin plays
Hits his breaks and points out the freaks on St. Mark's place
Here we go
Its the rythmn of the rain that falls
Its a cab ride at five a.m.
New York City I'm coming home again
I sit and smile think about summer sundays and the roller skates
And their wigs and rainbow socks float past like a ballet
Peanut rosters poppin' up on every corner can't you taste that taste
Makes me long for an early morning ride on the subway
Its the rythmn of the rain that falls
Its a cab ride at five a.m.
Manhattan goddess with your Levis and curls
New York City I'm coming home again
You can steal a line on a phrase and wreck a company on cheer
Sign you off make you an artist make you a millionaire
Shake your hand pat your back give you a big white smile
Then they'll say that they're your biggest fans and share the love you star
Its the rythmn of the rain that falls
Its a cab ride at five a.m.
Manhattan goddess with your Levis and curls
New York City I'm coming home again
Its the rythmn of the rain that falls
Its a cab ride at five a.m.
Manhattan goddess with your Levis and curls
New York City I'm coming home again
Its the rythmn of the rain that falls
Its a cab ride at five a.m.
Manhattan goddess with your Levis and curls
New York City I'm coming home again
New York City I'm coming home again
New York City I'm coming home again
The lyrics of Claudio Disefalo/moe.'s "New York City" paint a vivid picture of the city through the eyes of a native returning home. The song starts with a request for a cab driver with an interesting appearance like a scar on his face and a peg leg. The cab moves slowly down Broadway, while the driver glances over at the singer with his crooked smile as Gershwin plays. The driver even stops to point out the "freaks" on St. Mark's Place. The singer can almost feel the rhythm of the city coming back to him.
The song continues with a nostalgic longing for summer Sundays spent on roller skates, and the sight of people in rainbow socks gliding by like a ballet. There is also the taste of the peanut roasters on every corner, which the singer seems to savor. The singer then contemplates the fickleness of the entertainment industry, where sign-offs and corporate cheerleading can make or break a career, regardless of talent. Despite this, the singer is undeterred, knowing that the city will always be there for him like an old friend.
Overall, "New York City" is an ode to the city that never sleeps, a love letter to the sights, smells, and sounds that make the city unique. It is a song for anyone who has ever left home and returned, feeling that deep sense of familiarity and warmth that only a city like New York can provide.
Line by Line Meaning
Want a man with a scar on his face and a peg leg
I desire a cab driver who stands out from the rest due to his looks and driving style
Drives his cab fifteen miles per hour down Broadway
The cab driver I desire, drives his taxi very slowly on the busiest street in the city
Looks at me with his crooked smile while Gershwin plays
The cab driver has a peculiar smile while listening to the music of famous composer George Gershwin
Hits his breaks and points out the freaks on St. Mark's place
The cab driver suddenly stops his car to show me the weird and interesting people who gather at St. Mark's Place
Its the rythmn of the rain that falls
The sound of rainfall sets the mood and atmosphere for the upcoming events
Its a cab ride at five a.m.
Taking a taxi ride at dawn provides a unique and authentic New York City experience
Manhattan goddess with your Levis and curls
Addressing the majestic and beautiful city of Manhattan that has its own unique character and style
New York City I'm coming home again
Expressing excitement and eagerness to return back to the city after being away for a while
I sit and smile think about summer sundays and the roller skates
Reflecting upon past experiences of spending leisurely weekends with the activity of roller skating
And their wigs and rainbow socks float past like a ballet
Observing people wearing flamboyant and colorful attire that moves gracefully like a ballet performance
Peanut rosters poppin' up on every corner can't you taste that taste
The smell and taste of freshly roasted peanuts is present in every street corner and is irresistible
Makes me long for an early morning ride on the subway
Craving the experience of taking a subway ride early in the morning when the city is still waking up
You can steal a line on a phrase and wreck a company on cheer
Taking credit for someone's ideas or work can ruin the reputation of a business and negatively affect its morale
Sign you off make you an artist make you a millionaire
Giving someone recognition can make them famous and wealthy in the field of art
Shake your hand pat your back give you a big white smile
Pretending to be friendly and supportive towards someone in front of others
Then they'll say that they're your biggest fans and share the love you star
Claiming to be a loyal and supportive fan of someone's work but only doing so for their own benefit
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WINFRED LOVETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
CoolVision
Hey guys. Lets take a look at New York city!
0:00 Beginning
1:29 History of New York
2:46 Manhattan
3:09 Times Square
3:48 Central Park
4:50 Harlem
6:10 Central Park Interviews
7:59 Fifth Avenue
8:58 Wall Street
10:26 Best observatories of NYC
13:04 Greenwich village
14:35 SoHo
14:51 Chinatown
16:14 Little Italy
14:43 Chelsea
17:31 TriBeCa
18:08 Billionaires' Row
18:22 Downsides
19:46 Garbage problem
20:34 Parks of Manhattan
20:28 Driving in New York
24:13 NYC Subway
26:28 Museums of New York
28:36 There's always something to do!
30:11 Food
31:05 Brooklyn
35:59 Queens
37:28 The Bronx
37:56 Staten Island
38:16 Crime
39:00 Housing in NYC
39:46 what's outside of NYC?
40:52 What makes NYC the best city?
CoolVision
Hey guys. Lets take a look at New York city!
0:00 Beginning
1:29 History of New York
2:46 Manhattan
3:09 Times Square
3:48 Central Park
4:50 Harlem
6:10 Central Park Interviews
7:59 Fifth Avenue
8:58 Wall Street
10:26 Best observatories of NYC
13:04 Greenwich village
14:35 SoHo
14:51 Chinatown
16:14 Little Italy
14:43 Chelsea
17:31 TriBeCa
18:08 Billionaires' Row
18:22 Downsides
19:46 Garbage problem
20:34 Parks of Manhattan
20:28 Driving in New York
24:13 NYC Subway
26:28 Museums of New York
28:36 There's always something to do!
30:11 Food
31:05 Brooklyn
35:59 Queens
37:28 The Bronx
37:56 Staten Island
38:16 Crime
39:00 Housing in NYC
39:46 what's outside of NYC?
40:52 What makes NYC the best city?
Jewal Ahmed
🌻
Jewal Ahmed
Good...token....my...fand...m....my...well...China......painale..beleon
Jai Hanuman My Pride
I miss all this place . What I do can help me
Alex Cheng
This video fully introduced New York City through its history, current condition, and the filmer's personal experience of visiting this city. New York City is so magnetic that almost every ambitious person wants to be here. This megacity has the most job opportunities for employees to succeed around the globe, even though it is typically tough to afford the living costs in the beginning days. Moreover, New York City is the most diverse and inclusive metropolis compared to other cities, which is due to the roughly 800 languages spoken here and the well-developed ethnic communities. So if you want to make your dream come true as far as possible, just pick your luggage and dive into this city!
David S Cameron
Liverpool ☘️🔥
R Carlson
I used to go to New York for work and really miss going there. NYC has everything, Broadway shows, great restaurants, museums, everything you might look for in a large city. And there is a certain "buzz" to New York when you are walking around, not to mention all of the history as well.
Elizabeth Joerge
❤🎉❤
Janet Candido
Hello how are you doing how is everything??
Bipulsa bipulsa
@KHOM BUNTAING how are you doing