New York City
Jeff Beck -The Yardbirds Lyrics
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You know what I'm talking about,
Yes you do.
Well, if you've ever been to New York City,
You know what I'm talking about,
They got such pretty little girls in that big town,
Make a man wanna jump around and shout.
She was about five foot eight.
I said "I want you to love me."
She said "Why man, that'd be great."
So,
I got long hair but,
She took me back,
Back to see her pad,
But the first thing I saw when I arrived there,
Was a big black shiny shotgun,
In the hands of her dad.
Alright now, this is how it was,
Oh no!
Well alright!
I finally learned my lesson,
Such a long time ago,
Next little woman that I date,
I've got to know, I've got to know her family too.
Yes indeed, I gotta know her family too.
But if you don't want to be filled full of shotgun holes,
Mister, this song is just for you.
The lyrics of "New York City" by Jeff Beck -The Yardbirds's captures the essence of the city of New York, celebrating the sights and sounds of one of the most iconic cities in the world. The song speaks of the experience of being in New York City, which according to the lyrics, is a city with beautiful girls that can make a man want to jump and shout. The song tells the story of a man who meets a beautiful girl in the city and falls in love with her. However, when he gets to her home to meet her family, he realizes that her father has a big black shiny shotgun in his hands. This event teaches him that he needs to make sure he knows the family of the woman he is dating to avoid such incidents.
The song speaks of the excitement that the city of New York brings to its visitors, but also the importance of being cautious and aware of the surroundings. It highlights the diversity and mix of cultures within the city, including the music that the city is known for. Jeff Beck -The Yardbirds's voice complements the energy and vibe of the song, making it a perfect representation of the city.
Line by Line Meaning
If you've ever been to New York City,
If you've ever visited the vibrant city of New York,
You know what I'm talking about,
You can relate to my experiences and the excitement surrounding the city.
Yes you do.
Indeed, you do.
They got such pretty little girls in that big town,
The city features breathtakingly beautiful women.
Make a man wanna jump around and shout.
The charm and appeal of the women are hard to resist.
I met a little girl there,
I encountered a young lady in the city.
She was about five foot eight.
She was tall, towering at around five feet and eight inches.
I said "I want you to love me."
I expressed my desire to be loved by her.
She said "Why man, that'd be great."
She responded positively to my request.
So,
As a result,
I got long hair but,
Although I have long hair,
She took me back,
She brought me back to her place.
Back to see her pad,
Back to view her residence.
But the first thing I saw when I arrived there,
Upon my arrival, the first thing I noticed was
Was a big black shiny shotgun,
A shiny and huge shotgun,
In the hands of her dad.
Held firmly by her father.
Alright now, this is how it was,
This is the detailed account of what happened.
Oh no!
Exclamation of surprise or disappointment.
Well alright!
An expression of excitement and acceptance.
I finally learned my lesson,
I eventually understood what I had to do.
Such a long time ago,
A long time has elapsed since that happened.
Next little woman that I date,
The next woman I date
I've got to know, I've got to know her family too.
I must get to know her family as well.
Yes indeed, I gotta know her family too.
As a matter of fact, it is imperative that I know her family.
But if you don't want to be filled full of shotgun holes,
However, if you don't want to get shot,
Mister, this song is just for you.
This song is particularly relevant for you, sir.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS DREJA, KEITH RELF
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