1) An American girl … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple groups known as the Cookies.
1) An American girl group from the sixties is more correctly filed under The Cookies. They had several hits including "Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby)".
2) A contemporary Chinese girl group.
3) Estonian rockband since 1998 (plays also rapmetal, heavymetal, punk, industrial, hiphop).
Homepage - http://www.cookies.ee/
4) Czech punk rock/pop punk band - http://bandzone.cz/cookies?at=gig
5) Cookies is a band from New York City specializing in popular music.
6) Cookies is a mid-tempo pop punk band out of Paris, France. https://wearecookies.bandcamp.com/
On Broadway
Cookies Lyrics
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On Broadway
They say there's always magic in the air
But when you're walkin' down that street
And you ain't have enough to eat
The glitter rubs right off and you're nowhere
They say the women treat you fine
But lookin' at them just gives me the blues
How ya gonna make some time
When all you got is one thin dime
And one thin dime won't even shine your shoes
They say that I won't last too long
On Broadway
I'll catch a Greyhound bus for home they all say
But they get wrong, I know they are
'Cause I can play this here guitar
I won't quit till I'm a star
On Broadway
On Broadway
On Broadway
The lyrics to Cookies's song "On Broadway" express the contrast between the romanticized perception of the famous street and the harsh reality experienced by those struggling to make a living there. The first verse highlights the allure of the neon lights and the supposed magic in the air. However, the singer, walking down that street with empty pockets and hunger, realizes that the glamour quickly fades away, leaving them feeling helpless and invisible.
The second verse focuses on the women on Broadway, who are rumored to be treating people well. But for the singer, just looking at them brings about feelings of sadness and melancholy. The lack of financial means, represented by having only a dime, prevents them from even being able to afford to shine their shoes. It is a vivid portrayal of the struggles faced by those living in poverty, despite the illusion of fortune surrounding them.
In the bridge, the singer dismisses the suggestions that they won't last long on Broadway and will eventually return home via a Greyhound bus. Defiantly, they assert their determination to succeed in the music industry. The final repetition of "On Broadway" serves as a declaration of their commitment and ambition.
Overall, "On Broadway" captures the bittersweet reality of pursuing dreams in a place known for its fame and dreams, but also for its hardships and challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
They say the neon lights are bright
According to popular belief, the vibrant and dazzling lights on Broadway are captivating
On Broadway
Referring to the famous theater district in New York City
They say there's always magic in the air
It is said that there is an enchanting atmosphere that surrounds the area
But when you're walkin' down that street
However, when you find yourself strolling along that very same street
And you ain't have enough to eat
And if you are struggling to find nourishment
The glitter rubs right off and you're nowhere
The allure and sparkle of the place quickly fade away, leaving you feeling lost and insignificant
They say the women treat you fine
It is widely believed that the women on Broadway are kind and accommodating
But lookin' at them just gives me the blues
However, observing them only brings me sadness and melancholy
How ya gonna make some time
It is a challenge to find an opportunity
When all you got is one thin dime
Especially when you possess only a meager amount of money
And one thin dime won't even shine your shoes
Even a single dime is insufficient to polish your shoes, emphasizing severe financial scarcity
They say that I won't last too long
The general opinion suggests that my time in this environment will be short-lived
On Broadway
Referring to the specific challenges faced on Broadway
I'll catch a Greyhound bus for home they all say
Many are convinced that I will resort to taking a Greyhound bus to return to my hometown
But they get wrong, I know they are
However, their assumptions are incorrect, and I am aware of their misconceptions
'Cause I can play this here guitar
Because I have the skill to play this guitar proficiently
I won't quit till I'm a star
I will persevere relentlessly until I achieve stardom
On Broadway
Referring to the ultimate goal of making it big in the theater district
On Broadway
Reiterating the focus and determination to succeed on Broadway
On Broadway
Continuing to emphasize the aspiration and ambition to thrive in that particular environment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL, JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
perez moore
The only problem I have with this song is that it is too damn short.
Chris Mulwee
@michael Kappes Interesting to hear the origins of this song. But to me, the DEFINITIVE one is The Drifters' recording.
michael Kappes
I hear you on that -- but producers tried to keep songs to two minutes for DJs to time them for airplay back then
John Steelman
No lead guitar in the song ? Phil Spector put a lead guitar part in it.....
michael Kappes
I think it sounds cleaner without the guitar -- and I like this version better than the one the Crystals sang