NYC
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White house on the beach
My steps down to the sand
The plane takes off and we
We are just when it lands

Waiting in a room
Where the windows won't open
Got coffee with no mud
And my heart still ain't broken
Still ain't broken
Still ain't broken

And the music stops
And the beat goes on
And the music stops
But I'm dancing on

I won't be home until I've walked
Every street in New York
And I'll walk on without your love
Without your love
Dancing on til I'm alone
There's no need to return
Without your love, until I have walked
Every street in New York

Boat goes
From one island to the next
An old man drinkin' beer
Women on the bench

And the music stops
And the beat goes on
And the music stops
But I'm dancing on

I won't be home until I've walked
Every street in New York
And I'll walk on without your love
Without your love
Dancing on til I'm alone
There's no need to return
Without your love, until I have walked
Every street in New York

Glory when my plane takes off
Don't know me when I'm home
Say your prayers with your fingers crossed
Forget to call fore I go

If I had to phone tonight
To say I made you sad
And though I've fallen in your call and palm

I won't be home until I've walked
Every street in New York
And I'll walk on without your love
Without your love
Dancing on til I'm alone
There's no need to return




Without your love, until I have walked
Every street in New York

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Dido's "NYC" sets the scene with stunning imagery of her vacationing in New York. "White house on the beach, my steps down to the sand," she sings, painting a picture of serenity in the midst of the bustling city. However, the contrast between the idyllic setting and the hectic atmosphere that follows is evident as the plane takes off, and suddenly she is caught up in the chaos of landing in the city that never sleeps.


In the first verse, Dido describes the frustration of being in a room where the windows won't open, but with a little comfort in a coffee cup, she realizes that her heart is still not broken. The chorus comes in with an upbeat tempo that defies the melancholy feel of the verses. Even though the music stops, she is still dancing on. She won't be returning home until she has explored every street in New York, without the love she left behind, and she is perfectly content with that for now.


In the second verse, Dido observes New York's daily life through the lens of a tourist, with people taking a boat from one island to another, an old man drinking beer, and women sitting on a bench. And yet, the upbeat tempo persists, remaining a stark contrast to the pensive lyrics. The bridge hints at the reason for her trip - to escape from someone who has hurt her - while the final chorus reiterates her resolve to explore every part of the city before returning home. Overall, "NYC" is an introspective yet uplifting ode to the process of finding oneself amidst the chaos of life.


Line by Line Meaning

White house on the beach
I am in a beautiful location with a view of the ocean and a white house nearby.


My steps down to the sand
I am walking down to the beach.


The plane takes off and we
I am on a plane that is taking off.


We are just when it lands
We are in the air for a short time before we land.


Waiting in a room
I am waiting in a closed space.


Where the windows won't open
The windows cannot be opened in this space.


Got coffee with no mud
I have coffee without any grounds.


And my heart still ain't broken
Even though I have challenges, my heart is still beating and I am still alive.


And the music stops
The music stops playing.


And the beat goes on
The rhythm continues despite the music stopping.


I won't be home until I've walked
I will not return home until I have explored the city.


Every street in New York
I want to walk on every street in New York City.


And I'll walk on without your love
I do not need your love to explore the city.


Dancing on til I'm alone
I will continue to enjoy my trip even if I am by myself.


There's no need to return
I have no reason to come back to you.


Without your love, until I have walked
I will explore the city without you and only return when I have finished.


Boat goes
I am on a boat.


From one island to the next
We are travelling from one island to another.


An old man drinkin' beer
There is an elderly gentleman drinking a beer on the boat.


Women on the bench
There are women sitting on a bench.


Glory when my plane takes off
There is a sense of excitement and joy when my plane takes off.


Don't know me when I'm home
When I am home, people may not recognize me or understand my experiences.


Say your prayers with your fingers crossed
People may pray for me or hope I succeed, but they are not certain things will go well.


Forget to call fore I go
I may forget to speak to you before I leave.


If I had to phone tonight
If I needed to call you tonight.


To say I made you sad
If I had to tell you that I caused you pain.


And though I've fallen in your call and palm
Even though I may be under your influence.




Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIDO ARMSTRONG, ROLLO ARMSTRONG, GREGORY ALLEN KURSTIN, DAISY DIANA ARMSTRONG

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@juancamacho5746

White house on the beach
My steps down to the sand
The plane takes off and we
We are just when it lands

Waiting in a room
Where the windows won't open
Got coffee with no mud
And my heart still ain't broken
Still ain't broken
Still ain't broken

And the music stops
And the beat goes on
And the music stops
But I'm dancing on

I won't be home until I've walked
Every street in New York
And I'll walk on without your love
Without your love
Dancing on til I'm alone
There's no need to return
Without your love, until I have walked
Every street in New York
🎵🎶🎵🎶
Boat goes
From one island to the next
An old man drinkin beer
Women on the bench

And the music stops
And the beat goes on
And the music stops
But I'm dancing on

I won't be home until I've walked
Every street in New York
And I'll walk on without your love
Without your love
Dancing on til I'm alone
There's no need to return
Without your love, until I have walked
Every street in New York

Glory when my plane takes off
Don't know me when I'm home
Say your prayers with your fingers crossed
Forget to call fore I go

If I had to phone tonight
To say I made you sad
And though I've fallen in your call and palm

I won't be home until I've walked
Every street in New York
And I'll walk on without your love
Without your love
Dancing on til I'm alone
There's no need to return
Without your love, until I have walked
Every street in New York



@vishalpgohil

White house on the beach
My steps down to the sand
The plane takes off and we
We are just when it lands
Waiting in a room
Where the windows won't open
Got coffee with no mud
And my heart still ain't broken
Still ain't broken
Still ain't broken
And the music stops
And the beat goes on
And the music stops
But I'm dancing on
I won't be home until I've walked
Every street in New York
And I'll walk on without your love
Without your love
Dancing on til I'm alone
There's no need to return
Without your love, until I have walked
Every street in New York
Boat goes
From one island to the next
An old man drinkin' beer
Women on the bench
And the music stops
And the beat goes on
And the music stops
But I'm dancing on
I won't be home until I've walked
Every street in New York
And I'll walk on without your love
Without your love
Dancing on til I'm alone
There's no need to return
Without your love, until I have walked
Every street in New York
Glory when my plane takes off
Don't know me when I'm home
Say your prayers with your fingers crossed
Forget to call fore I go
If I had to phone tonight
To say I made you sad
And though I've fallen in your call and palm
I won't be home until I've walked
Every street in New York
And I'll walk on without your love
Without your love
Dancing on til I'm alone
There's no need to return
Without your love, until I have walked
Every street in New York



All comments from YouTube:

@tammie1078

Such a great sound, it buzzes greatness to my brain.

@renatodelmar9005

she have done great songs,  stoned, don't leave home ,  here with me, hunter, no freedom, and this song it's amazing too,  dido <3

@sydneymasinga881

The Greatest Hits album is the bomb. I love her voice and creativity.

@ChinaImpression

She is an artist, a wizard and angle.

@juancamacho5746

White house on the beach
My steps down to the sand
The plane takes off and we
We are just when it lands

Waiting in a room
Where the windows won't open
Got coffee with no mud
And my heart still ain't broken
Still ain't broken
Still ain't broken

And the music stops
And the beat goes on
And the music stops
But I'm dancing on

I won't be home until I've walked
Every street in New York
And I'll walk on without your love
Without your love
Dancing on til I'm alone
There's no need to return
Without your love, until I have walked
Every street in New York
🎵🎶🎵🎶
Boat goes
From one island to the next
An old man drinkin beer
Women on the bench

And the music stops
And the beat goes on
And the music stops
But I'm dancing on

I won't be home until I've walked
Every street in New York
And I'll walk on without your love
Without your love
Dancing on til I'm alone
There's no need to return
Without your love, until I have walked
Every street in New York

Glory when my plane takes off
Don't know me when I'm home
Say your prayers with your fingers crossed
Forget to call fore I go

If I had to phone tonight
To say I made you sad
And though I've fallen in your call and palm

I won't be home until I've walked
Every street in New York
And I'll walk on without your love
Without your love
Dancing on til I'm alone
There's no need to return
Without your love, until I have walked
Every street in New York

@dopedutchess3757

Such a beautiful song. You're flawless, Dido!

@vascoambrosio7798

super singer, when I sleep listening dido, i always do it with a sense of peace.

@luizfabio9092

Melhor cantora do mundo !!

@TheKhaloudati

Une belle voix de Dido , .....la musique est superbement fantastique , ......

@leabenz2334

IM SO GLAD FOR NEW MUSIC

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