On Broadway
George Benson and Clifford 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 song On Broadway by George Benson and Clifford paints a vivid picture of the allure and struggle of living and performing on the famous street. The neon lights and magic that surround Broadway seem to dissipate when faced with the harsh reality of poverty and hunger. The women may treat you fine but it still gives the singer the blues as he doesn’t have enough money to even shine his shoes. The dream of making it on Broadway looms large, but the odds seem stacked against the singer. The common perception is that he won’t last long and will need to return home, yet he is determined to succeed- with his guitar as his faithful companion. He won’t quit till he is a star on Broadway.
The song On Broadway was originally written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, with the first version recorded in 1962 by The Cookies. Since then, it has been covered by countless artists. Here are some interesting facts about this classic tune:
Line by Line Meaning
They say the neon lights are bright
People say that the bright lights on Broadway are captivating
On Broadway
Broadway is a famous street that is known worldwide for its theaters and performing arts
They say there's always magic in the air
There is a general feeling of excitement and wonder on Broadway
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
However, when you are poor or hungry and walking on Broadway, the glamour and excitement fade away, leaving you feeling empty and lost.
They say the women treat you fine
On Broadway
But lookin' at them just gives me the blues
People say that the women are beautiful and treat you well on Broadway, but the reality is that they just make you feel sad and melancholic.
How ya gonna make some time
When all you got is one thin dime
And one thin dime won't even shine your shoes
It's difficult to enjoy yourself and have fun on Broadway when you barely have any money, and a single dime wouldn't even cover the cost of shining your shoes.
They say that I won't last too long
On Broadway
I'll catch a Greyhound bus for home they all say
People predict that I won't succeed and will have to go back home on a Greyhound bus.
But they get wrong, I know they are
'Cause I can play this here guitar
I won't quit till I'm a star
However, they are wrong because I have a talent for playing the guitar, and I won't give up until I become a star.
On Broadway
On Broadway
On Broadway
On Broadway - emphasizing the dream and goal of becoming a successful performer on 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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Lyrics
They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway
They say there's always magic in the air
But when you're walkin' down the street
And you ain't had enough to eat
The glitter rubs right off and you're nowhere
They say the women treat you fine on Broadway
But lookin' at them just gives me the blues
'cause 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 grey hound bus for home they all say
But they're dead wrong I know they are
'Cause I can play this here guitar
And I won't quit till I'm a star on Broadway
Songwriters: Barry Mann / Cynthia Weil / Jerry Leiber / Mike Stoller
PS: You're welcome!
Ember Ash
Legendary Pittsburgh native Mr. George Benson y'all. Anyone still listening in 2020/21/22/23? ✌️
Steven E
2021?
Marta
@Steven E Me!
Nicholas Little
Yeah 2021
brellfan
2021👍
dbqrx3
2021
FireballPip
My stepdad, Robert Benson is George’s cousin. He’s 87 years old and still goes ‘boot scootin’ and always gets surrounded by a bunch of ladies on the dance floor joining him. He’s a trip. 😆
Daniel Linton
that's incredible god bless
Lfg
Way too underrated. 🔥
Bernard George
Do u think it's possible I can meet him one day!!??🤩🤩😀😀😁😁