On Broadway
David T. Walker Lyrics
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The lullaby of Broadway
The hip hooray and ballyhoo
The lullaby of Broadway
The rumble of a subway train
The rattle of the taxis
The daffodils who entertain
At Angelo's and Maxi's
When a Broadway baby says good night
It's early in the morning
Manhattan babies don't sleep tight
Until the dawn
Good night, baby
Good night, the milkman's on his way
Sleep tight, baby
Sleep tight, let's call it a day
Hey
The band begins to go to town
And everyone goes crazy
You rock a bye your baby round
'Til everything gets hazy
Hush a bye, I'll buy you this and that
You hear a daddy saying
And baby goes home to her flat
To sleep all day
Good night, baby
Good night, the milkman's on his way
Sleep tight, baby
Sleep tight, let's call it a day
Listen to the lullaby
Of old Broadway
"On Broadway" by David T. Walker is a catchy tune that captures the vibrant and bustling energy of New York City's theater district, Broadway. The first verse introduces the listener to the lullaby of Broadway, hip hooray, and ballyhoo, painting a portrait of the constant noise and activity that one can expect to find in this famous district. The rumble of a subway train and the constant sound of taxis are just some of the sounds that make up the rhythm of life in Broadway. The second line, "The daffodils who entertain at Angelo's and Maxi's," refers to the bright and colorful performers on the stage of two well-known Broadway venues. The chorus speaks of the Broadway baby, who is up early in the morning bidding farewell and saying good night to another day in Broadway. In contrast, other babies sleep tight only until dawn in Manhattan city.
The second verse highlights the lively entertainment and music that Broadway is known for. The band begins to play, and everyone goes crazy, losing themselves in the rhythm and energy of the music. The song speaks of the typical parental promises of buying things for their babies until everything gets hazy. The chorus is then repeated, reminding the listener of the sleepy goodbye at the end of a long day.
David T. Walker's "On Broadway" speaks of the vibrant energy and rhythm of Broadway's theater district, capturing the bustling activity and entertainment that is the essence of Broadway life.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on along and listen to
Join us and listen to
The lullaby of Broadway
The calm and serene feeling of Broadway
The hip hooray and ballyhoo
The excitement and hype of Broadway
The rumble of a subway train
The sound of a train moving underground
The rattle of the taxis
The sound of taxis driving on the street
The daffodils who entertain
The performers who entertain at Angelo's and Maxi's
When a Broadway baby says good night
When someone who lives in the Broadway area says good night
It's early in the morning
It's actually early morning when they say good night
Manhattan babies don't sleep tight
People in Manhattan are busy, they don't have time to rest
Until the dawn
They stay awake until the morning
Good night, baby
Saying good night to someone
Good night, the milkman's on his way
Telling someone the milkman is coming soon
Sleep tight, baby
Wishing someone a good night's sleep
Sleep tight, let's call it a day
Good night, let's go to bed
The band begins to go to town
The band starts to play music loudly
And everyone goes crazy
People get excited when the music starts
You rock a bye your baby round
You comfort and soothe the baby
'Til everything gets hazy
Until you start feeling sleepy
Hush a bye, I'll buy you this and that
Trying to get the baby to sleep by promising to buy them things
You hear a daddy saying
A father trying to calm the baby down
And baby goes home to her flat
The baby goes back to their apartment
To sleep all day
To sleep during the day
Listen to the lullaby
Pay attention to the serene feeling
Of old Broadway
Of the traditional Broadway
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Warren, Al Dubin
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