On Broadway
George Benson Clifford And The Rhythm Rats Lyrics
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On Broadway
They say there's always magic in the air
But when you're walkin' down that street
And you ain't have enough to eat
The glitter rubs right off and you're nowhere
They say the women treat you fine
But lookin' at them just gives me the blues
How ya gonna make some time
When all you got is one thin dime
And one thin dime won't even shine your shoes
They say that I won't last too long
On Broadway
I'll catch a Greyhound bus for home they all say
But they get wrong, I know they are
'Cause I can play this here guitar
I won't quit till I'm a star
On Broadway
On Broadway
On Broadway
The lyrics of George Benson Clifford And The Rhythm Rats's song On Broadway describe the famous street in New York City as a place full of neon lights and magic. However, the singer's experience is different. He describes his struggle in finding food and paying his bills while walking on Broadway. The glitter and glamour fade away, leaving him nowhere. The women on Broadway may treat him fine, but looking at them only makes him feel blue. He cannot afford to spend his money on anything else. He is constantly reminded of his financial hardships and being stuck with one dime, which is not enough to fulfill his basic needs. People often tell him that he won't last long on Broadway and suggest he leaves for home. But, he is determined to succeed and make it big on Broadway. He is confident in his guitar playing skills and will not quit until he becomes a star.
Line by Line Meaning
They say the neon lights are bright
People say that the bright lights of Broadway are attention-grabbing.
On Broadway
On the famous street in New York City characterized by the theater district and bright lights.
They say there's always magic in the air
Many believe that there is a certain inexplicable charm to the Broadway environment.
But when you're walkin' down that street
However, when you are journeying through the location,
And you ain't have enough to eat
And if you don't have sufficient sustenance,
The glitter rubs right off and you're nowhere
the brightness of the environment loses its appeal and you are left with nothing.
They say the women treat you fine
Some people suggest that the women present in this area are accommodating.
But lookin' at them just gives me the blues
However, observing them elicits a saddened and melancholic mood
How ya gonna make some time
How will you find the time?
When all you got is one thin dime
If you only have a small amount of money
And one thin dime won't even shine your shoes
Which isn't even enough to make your shoes look presentable
They say that I won't last too long
Many believe that I will not excel in this environment for a long period of time.
I'll catch a Greyhound bus for home they all say
They say that I will likely retreat back to my hometown by taking a bus ride on the transportation service called Greyhound.
But they get wrong, I know they are
However, they are incorrect, and I am certain of it.
'Cause I can play this here guitar
Because I have the talent to play this guitar skillfully.
I won't quit till I'm a star
I will not stop until I achieve stardom.
On Broadway
In the famous area of New York City called Broadway.
On Broadway
In the famous area of New York City called Broadway.
On Broadway
In the famous area of New York City called Broadway.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL, JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER
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