New York
Faith Paloma Lyrics
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The pages turn and the tale unfolds
He left me for another lady
She stood so tall and she never slept
There was not one moment he could regret
He left me for another lady
He took my hand one day and told me
Me disbelieving
And I I I I I I I I
Had to let him go
Her name was New York, New York
And she took his heart away oh my
Her name was New York, New York
She had poisoned his sweet mind
Mmmm
The wolves they howled for my lost soul
I fell down a deep black hole
He left me for another lady
She poured the drinks and she poured the power
Diamond girl who could talk for hours
He left me for another lady
Now I am on my own
He told me he was leaving
And I was pleading
And I I I I I I I I
Had to let him go
Her name was New York, New York
And she took his heart away oh my
Her name was New York, New York
She had poisoned his sweet mind
The greatest times
I don't want to hear it
Your new laughter lines
I don't want to hear it
The new found friends she introduced you to
I don't wanna know them I just want to be with you
Please don't make me go to
New York
New York
She took your heart away oh my
Her name was New York, New York
She poisoned your sweet mind
Her name was New York, New York
And she took your heart away oh my
Her name was New York, New York
She had poisoned your sweet mind
She poisoned your sweet mind
The lyrics to Paloma Faith's New York are a poignant story of heartbreak and betrayal. The singer sings of her relationship with a man who leaves her for another woman, a woman named New York. The singer uses vivid imagery to express how the events unfolded: "The days were long and the nights so cold / The pages turn and the tale unfolds / He left me for another lady / She stood so tall and she never slept / There was not one moment he could regret / He left me for another lady."
The singer's lover ultimately chose New York over her, and the song is filled with the pain of that loss. The singer makes it clear that New York is not just a place, but a woman who has taken away her lover: "Her name was New York, New York / And she took his heart away oh my / She had poisoned his sweet mind." The pain is palpable as the singer tries to come to terms with the betrayal, singing "I had to let him go / Now I am on my own / He told me he was leaving / And I was pleading."
Paloma Faith's New York is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures the agony of lost love. It's a tale of heartbreak that is instantly relatable, as anyone who has ever been left for another person can attest to. The song's imagery brings the story to life, making it impossible not to feel the singer's pain.
Line by Line Meaning
The days were long and the nights so cold
Time moved slowly and there was no warmth in her life after he left.
The pages turn and the tale unfolds
The story of their breakup was still unfolding and changing.
He left me for another lady
He broke up with her to be with someone else.
She stood so tall and she never slept
The new woman was confident and always on the go.
There was not one moment he could regret
He was completely happy with his new partner.
He took my hand one day and told me He was leaving
He broke the news of the breakup to her personally.
Me disbelieving
She had a hard time believing what he was telling her.
And I I I I I I I I Had to let him go
She had to accept the breakup and move on.
Her name was New York, New York And she took his heart away oh my
The new woman's name was New York and he was absolutely smitten with her.
She had poisoned his sweet mind Mmmm
The new woman had a negative influence on him.
The wolves they howled for my lost soul
She felt like she was being attacked by loneliness and despair.
I fell down a deep black hole
She was consumed by grief after losing him.
She poured the drinks and she poured the power
The new woman was always in control and dominant in the relationship.
Diamond girl who could talk for hours
The new woman was charming and had a lot to say.
Now I am on my own
She is single after the breakup.
And I was pleading
She begged him not to leave her.
Please don't make me go to New York
She does not want to face the reality of the new woman and their relationship in New York.
She poisoned your sweet mind
The new woman negatively influenced his thoughts and feelings about their relationship.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JODI MARR, PALOMA FAITH
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@alenkalepeshinskaya7209
10 years on and I'm still in love with this song. She's simply amazing!
@kristoferalexander7559
I literally had that sentence go through my head then read your comment lol. It's just so damn good, I swear you can just feel your soul power up from it. <3
@lydiasuazo9951
Same
@5762dg
Got to see her perform live a few years ago and was truly amazing
@janebrammall59
My daughter and I always sang this song when she was little, it was a favourite. We still love to belt it out now!! I will never tire of it! X
@impossibleisfaby
When the gospel chorus makes its entrance I always get goosebumps. What a song.
@hfsq19
I’ve forgotten how much I love this song ❤️
@faroukfarson5312
Ive watched her on TV perform this song live , she's so talented.
@ARLO999
This a fantastic song, cannot stop humming it. Love the gospel choir, what a contribution!
@ARLO999
This is a truly wonderful song, it sends me into raptures despite the sad tale. Stupendous production, great gospel chorus, cannot fault it, best she has ever done, can't help but belt it out in the car, makes me swell with good vibes, go girl.