Ballad
Dan Mills Lyrics

Well he ripped a boge
He took a drag from his cigarette

Right to the end
He smoked it all the way down to the butt

And he said you listen good my cousin, Manhattan ain't got nothing on a good friend
He emphasized the importance of having a reliable friend, stating that even a big city like Manhattan can't compare

So when your fast cash goes
When you run out of money quickly

And your bats won't bend
And things don't go your way

He said you call me up my cousin, Manhattan ain't got nothing on a good friend
He offered his help and support, saying that a true friend can be more valuable than anything Manhattan has to offer

And I thanked him for his great escape
The singer expressed gratitude for the offer of help

But I think I'm staying here
However, the artist decided to stay where they are instead of moving to Manhattan

'Cause there's bills to miss and there's plans to break
The artist has responsibilities and ambitions where they are

And nobody ever would stay awake back home
There was nothing exciting happening where they used to live

Well she wrote her name
She signed her name

With a Mont Blanc pen
Using an expensive pen brand

She said you call me when you need me, Manhattan gets so rough without a good friend
She offered her support and urged the singer to call if they need help, saying that the big city can be tough to navigate alone

And the ones who break they don't know to bend
Those who can't handle the pressure in Manhattan often don't know how to be flexible and adapt

So don't get too confident too quickly, Manhattan chews you up when you pretend
She warned against trying to act like someone you're not in Manhattan, as the city can be unforgiving

And I thanked her for her sage advice
The artist appreciated the advice

But I'm doing okay here
However, the artist feels like they're doing well where they are

Because all these restaurants are overpriced
The singer thinks the local restaurants are too expensive

They all stay open late at night
But they do have the convenience of being open late

And mistakes are nice, they make me feel at home
The artist finds comfort in making mistakes and being imperfect, as it reminds them of home

Well I called my sister in the summer said I'm thinking about moving here
The artist considered moving to Manhattan and told their sister about it

She said do it now before you get a job and get married can't go nowhere
The sister urged the artist to take the opportunity to move before they get tied down with a job and family

But now I can't go nowhere because there's too many chances here
The singer changed their mind and decided to stay because they see so many opportunities where they are

I must admit I miss my friends but I'm staying here
The artist misses their friends but still wants to stay where they are

And I think about them late at night
The singer thinks about their friends when they're alone at night

And I hope that they miss me too
The singer hopes their friends miss them as well

Though I can't escape these amber lights
The singer is surrounded by the lights of their current town or city

My cousin had the answer right
The artist remembers their cousin's advice about the value of a good friend

It's such a sight, but when times are tight
While the city is impressive, it can be difficult during tough times

Manhattan ain't got nothing on a good friend
Once again, the singer emphasizes the importance of having a reliable friend, saying that Manhattan can't offer anything better than that