Englishman in New York
Cris Cab Willy William Tefa & Moox Lyrics


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I don't drink coffee, I take tea my dear
I like my toast done on one side
And you can hear it in my accent when I talk
I'm an Englishman in New York

You see me walking down Fifth Avenue
A walking cane here at my side
I take it everywhere I walk
I'm an Englishman in New York

I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York

I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York

If, "Manners maketh man" as someone said
Then he's that hero of the day
It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile
Be yourself no matter what they say

I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York

I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York

I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York

I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York




I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York

Overall Meaning

“Englishman in New York” is a song that expresses the identity crisis that occurs when a person leaves their comfort zone and moves to an unfamiliar place, rendering them a foreigner in a new country. The song has a mellow-sounding instrumentation, with an engaging saxophone playing in the background. The opening lines, “I don't drink coffee, I take tea my dear, I like my toast done on one side,” reveal the singer's preference for tea over coffee, as is customary in England. Furthermore, his accent gives him away as an Englishman in a foreign land. He feels like an alien who is stranded in New York City, but he accepts his unique identity and strives to carve his niche.


The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the phrase, "I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien, I'm an Englishman in New York." The message highlights the feeling of being an outsider in every aspect, including language, culture, and tradition. However, he uses his knowledge of "manners" to his advantage, as the saying goes, "manners maketh man." The hero of the day is someone who knows how to behave decently and courteously in any situation, even when the world around him seems unfamiliar. The song also stresses the idea of being true to oneself, regardless of what other people may say or think. In contrast, the singer is confident in his identity as an “Englishman in New York.”


Line by Line Meaning

I don't drink coffee, I take tea my dear
I prefer tea over coffee


I like my toast done on one side
I prefer my toast to be cooked on one side only


And you can hear it in my accent when I talk
My accent reveals that I am English


I'm an Englishman in New York
I am a native of England living in New York


You see me walking down Fifth Avenue
I am often seen walking on Fifth Avenue


A walking cane here at my side
I always carry a cane with me


I take it everywhere I walk
I bring my cane with me wherever I go


I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I am a foreigner who is legally allowed to live in the United States


If, 'Manners maketh man' as someone said
As someone once said, good manners define a person's character


Then he's that hero of the day
That person is a model of exemplary behavior


It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile
It requires strength of character to endure ignorance and still maintain a positive attitude


Be yourself no matter what they say
Stay true to yourself, regardless of others' opinions




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gordon Sumner

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@emirbalaban5085

I don't drink Nescafe,Rize Çayı is my dear.
I like my Döner done on side
And yo can hear it in my accent when ı talk
I'm Turkish-Man in İstanbul

See me walking Üsküdar's street
a Selpak here at my side :D
I take it everywhere ı walk :D
I'm Turkish-Man in İstanbul



@reyhandagdelen2539

Merhaba ben bu şarkının türkçesini size yazacağım

Ooh kahve içmem çay içiyorum canım tostumun bir tarafında yapılmasını seviyorum yapılmasını seviyorum ve konuştuğumda aksanımla duyabiliyorsun nev yorkta ingilizim

Besinci yürüyüş bastonunda yürürken gör beni burada yanımda yürüdüğüm her yere gotururum nev york 'ta bir ingilizim
Aynı şeyleri yazmaktan utandım ilk başta var 2 kez sadece

Eğer davranışlar insanı kandırırsa o zaman o günün kahramanıdır bir çekerim gülümser kendin ol ne derlerse olsun
Okudunuz için teşekkür ederim ⚘🥰



@user-mf3tn8ds2e

I don't take coffee, I take tea, my dear
I like my toast done on one side
And you can hear it in my accent when I talk
I'm an Englishman in New York
See me walking down Fifth Avenue
A walking cane here at my side
I take it everywhere I walk
I'm an Englishman in New York
Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
If "manners maketh man" as someone said
He's the hero of the day
It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile
Be yourself no matter what they say
Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
Modesty, propriety can lead to notoriety
You could end up as the only one
Gentleness, sobriety are rare in this society
At night a candle's brighter than the sun
Takes more than combat gear to make a man
Takes more than a license for a gun
Confront your enemies, avoid them when you can
A gentleman will walk but never run
If "manners maketh man" as someone said
He's the hero of the day
It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile
Be yourself no matter what they say
Be yourself no matter what they say
Be yourself no matter what they say
Be yourself no matter what they say (oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien)
Be yourself no matter what they say (I'm an Englishman in New York)
Be yourself no matter what they say (oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien)
Be yourself no matter what they say (I'm an Englishman in New York)
Be yourself no matter what they say (oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien)
Be yourself no matter what they say (I'm an Englishman in New York)
Be yourself no matter what they say (oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien)
Be yourself no matter what they say (I'm an Englishman in New York)
Be yourself no matter what they say



All comments from YouTube:

@anonym576

I really think that Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Holland and Tom Hiddleson felt like this song at the Avengerssets

@slanur8559

God! Me too

@lisabn3415

Literaly the best comment of the comment section

@anonym576

@Lisa BN Thanks 😃

@tovuzhuseynova4512

Me too🤣🤣

@f_holmes5385

🤣awesome comment and yes so true...Benny 😍

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@yrugeh1901

la ben bunu küçükken o kadar dinlerdim annemin telefonunda

@emirbalaban5085

I don't drink Nescafe,Rize Çayı is my dear.
I like my Döner done on side
And yo can hear it in my accent when ı talk
I'm Turkish-Man in İstanbul

See me walking Üsküdar's street
a Selpak here at my side :D
I take it everywhere ı walk :D
I'm Turkish-Man in İstanbul

@arzuakyos3047

türkiye sayesinde anlam kazandı

@beyzaacir2481

Allahiim yaa🇹🇷❤😂😂😂😂

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