New York New York
Frank Sinatra Lyrics


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Start spreadin' the news, I'm leavin' today
I want to be a part of it
New York, New York
These vagabond shoes, are longing to stray
Right through the very heart of it
New York, New York

I want to wake up, in a city that doesn't sleep
And find I'm king of the hill
Top of the heap

These little town blues
Are melting away
I'll make a brand new start of it
In old New York
If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere
It's up to you, New York, New York

New York, New York
I want to wake up in a city that never sleeps
And find I'm a number one, top of the list
King of the hill, a number one

These little town blues, are melting away
I'll make a brand new start of it
In old New York
And
If I can make it there
I'm gonna make it anywhere
It's up to you, New York




New York
New York

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" suggest that the singer is leaving their current location in order to relocate to New York City. The singer seems to be searching for a new beginning, as they claim they'll make a "brand new start" in New York. The song speaks to the allure of the city and the promise of success that it represents.


The first two stanzas highlight the singer's anticipation for arriving in New York City as they express their desire to be a part of it and explore it with their "vagabond shoes." They portray New York as a city that never sleeps and that is always alive, providing the singer with a sense of excitement and possibility. The bridge section of the song talks about how these "little town blues" will melt away once they enter New York City, and they will finally be able to make a brand new start.


The chorus repeats "New York, New York," emphasizing the importance of the city and its impact on the singer. The final stanza expresses the singer's conviction that if they can succeed in New York, they'll be able to succeed anywhere.


Overall, the song encapsulates the idea of the American Dream and the belief that through hard work and perseverance, one can achieve anything. It speaks to the powerful draw of New York City and its representation of opportunity and success.


Line by Line Meaning

Start spreadin' the news, I'm leavin' today
I am excited to tell everyone that I'm leaving for New York today


I want to be a part of it
I want to fully immerse myself in the New York City experience


New York, New York
This song is all about the city of New York, which I love


These vagabond shoes, are longing to stray
My wandering feet are eager to explore every corner of New York City


Right through the very heart of it
I want to see and do everything in the middle of New York City


I want to wake up, in a city that doesn't sleep
I want to live in a place that is always buzzing with activity


And find I'm king of the hill
I want to achieve great things and be at the top of my game


Top of the heap
I want to be the best of the best, the cream of the crop


These little town blues
My feelings of being stuck in a small town are starting to disappear


Are melting away
My negative emotions are being replaced with hope and excitement


I'll make a brand new start of it
I'm ready to begin anew and turn over a new leaf in New York City


In old New York
Despite its age, I still see so much potential in this great city


If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere
If I can succeed in New York City, I know I can succeed anywhere


It's up to you, New York, New York
The opportunities are endless in New York City, it's up to me to seize them


I want to wake up in a city that never sleeps
I want to live in a place that is always vibrant and full of life


And find I'm a number one, top of the list
I want to achieve greatness and be recognized as the best


King of the hill, a number one
I want to be the best and reign supreme in all aspects of my life


If I can make it there
If I can achieve success in the highly competitive environment of New York City


I'm gonna make it anywhere
I can achieve success and accomplish anything I set my mind to


It's up to you, New York
The city is just a place, my success and accomplishments are up to me


New York
This song is a love letter to the amazing city of New York




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Fred Ebb, John Kander

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Mike


on The Lady Is A Champ

eight

She gets too hungry for dinner at eight
She can't eat late and stay up all night, because unlike society types, she has to get up in the morning.

She likes the theatre and never comes late
She cares more about seeing the play than being seen making an entrance.

She never bothers with people she'd hate
Her friends are friends, not social trophies.

Doesn't like crap games with barons or earls
While barrns and earls probably don't play craps, she associates with friends, not people to be seen with.

Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls
She doesn't "slum", the practice of the rich in the 30's, when the song was written, of touring poor neighborhoods dressed in rich clothes to "tut, tut" about the deplorable conditions, and congratulate each other for "caring about the poor"

Won't dish the dirt with the rest of the girls
Doesn't trade gossip for acceptance among an in-crowd


She likes the free, fresh wind in her hair
She cares more about how her hair feels than conforming with current hair fashions

Hates California, it's cold and it's damp
Since most of California is noticeably warmer and / or drier than New York, where the play the song was written for is set, this is probably a facetious excuse to like what she likes.


And she won't go to Harlem in Lincoln's or Ford's
Another reference to slumming, but facetious, since Lincolns and Fords were middle-class, not luxury brands when the lyric was written

Anonymous


on Try a Little Tenderness

Here are the correct lyrics

Try A Little Tenderness - Frank Sinatra - Lyrics

Oh she may be weary
Women do get wearied
Wearing that same old shabby dress
And when she’s weary
You try a little tenderness

You know she’s waiting
Just anticipating things she’ll may never possess
While she is without them
Try just a little bit of tenderness

It’s not just sentimental
She has her grieve and her care
And the words that soft and gentle
Makes it easier to bear
You wont regret it
Women don't forget it
Love is their whole happiness
And it’s all so easy
Try a little tenderness

Musical Interlude

And, it’s all so easy
Try a little tenderness

Daniel


on The Way You Look Tonight

I met Frank Jr. in Las Vegas, a real gentleman. RIP you both.

Giorgi Khutashvili


on Theme from New York, New York

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