New York
Continental Drifters Lyrics
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Main Voice: CARLO
Produced by Continental Drifters
Released on 'Continental Drifters' (1995)
You said it from New York
With a tear in your eye
You said it from a pay phone
'Cause you said it with indifference
I heard it that way too
And even the color blind
Know what's black from white, oh right.
And you don't have to shout
I hear you fine
I'm not tryin' to wear you out
But don't expect me to ease you
It seems such an injustice
Given the way we feel
I guess sometimes
It just turns out like that.
All handle each rejection
Kinda tired, rather careless, I find it hard to breathe
And if you don't want to see me cry
Don't ever say goodbye.
I can't pin it on him
Girl, I can't blame you
From the ring on your finger
I guess I always knew
It seems such an injustice
Given the way we feel
I guess sometimes
It just turns out like that.
All handle each rejection
Kinda tired, rather careless, I find it hard to breathe
And if you don't want to se me cry
Don't ever say goodbye.
Don't ever say goodbye.
You said it from New York
With a tear in your eye
You said it from a pay phone
I say it was a lie
'Cause you said it with indifference
And I'm sure I heard it true
And even the color blind
Know about ya.
I am, girl
I'm so scared of bein' alone
In this place so faraway
From what I call home
If you don't want to see me cry
Don't ever say goodbye.
Don't ever say goodbye
Don't ever say, don't ever say
Don't ever say, don't ever say, owe.
The song "New York" by Continental Drifters is a heart-wrenching ballad that talks about the pain of rejection and heartbreak. The song starts with the singer receiving a call from their lover who is in New York with a tear in her eye. Despite her emotional state, her words sound indifferent and insincere, and the singer has a hard time coming to terms with her rejection. The color-blind line is used as a metaphor to highlight the singer's struggle to differentiate between the truth and lies in his difficult situation. He is conflicted about how to react to his lover's rejection and is finding it hard to breathe, surrounded by the pain and despair of heartbreak.
The song's lyrics convey a powerful message about the emotional pain and turmoil that come with rejection and heartbreak. The singer's feelings of loneliness and fear of being alone are poignantly conveyed in the song. The song's chorus echoes the painful reality of heartbreak, with the lines "If you don't want to see me cry, don't ever say goodbye" emphasizing the deeply personal and emotional nature of the heartbreak the singer is experiencing. The song's mournful melody and haunting vocals lead to a powerful and emotional listening experience for anyone who has experienced the pain of love lost.
Line by Line Meaning
You said it from New York
You told me from New York
With a tear in your eye
You seemed emotional, with tears in your eyes
You said it from a pay phone
You used a payphone to tell me
I say it was a lie
I don't believe what you said
'Cause you said it with indifference
You seemed apathetic while telling me
I heard it that way too
I also heard it as if you didn't care
And even the color blind
Everyone, even those who can't see color, can understand
Know what’s black from white, oh right.
It's obvious
And you don't have to shout
You don't have to be loud
I hear you fine
I understand what you're saying
I'm not tryin' to wear you out
I'm not trying to aggravate you
But don't expect me to ease you
Don't expect me to make it easier for you
It seems such an injustice
It feels unfair
Given the way we feel
Considering how we feel
I guess sometimes
Maybe on occasion
It just turns out like that.
Things just happen
All handle each rejection
Everyone deals with rejection
Kinda tired, rather careless, I find it hard to breathe
I'm exhausted and indifferent, it's difficult for me to breathe
And if you don't want to see me cry
If you don't want to make me cry
Don't ever say goodbye.
Don't say goodbye
I can't pin it on him
I can't blame him
Girl, I can't blame you
I can't blame you either
From the ring on your finger
Because you're engaged/married
I guess I always knew
I probably always knew it would end like this
I am, girl
I'm scared
I'm so scared of bein' alone
I'm terrified of being alone
In this place so faraway
In this distant place
From what I call home
From the place I consider home
Don't ever say goodbye
Don't say goodbye
Don't ever say, don't ever say
Never say it, never say it
Don't ever say, don't ever say, owe.
Never say it, never say it
Contributed by Tristan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.