New York
John D.O.E. Lyrics


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I say goodbye to all my sorrows
And by tomorrow I'll be on my way
I guess the Lord must be in New York City
I'm so tired of getting nowhere
Seeing my prayers going unanswered
I guess the Lord must be in New York City
Well here I am, Lord
Knocking on your back door
Ain't it wonderful to be
Where I've always wanted to be
For the first time I'll be free in New York City
I say goodbye to all my sorrows
And by tomorrow I'll be on my way
I guess the Lord must in New York City
I'm so tired of getting nowhere
Seeing my prayers going unanswered
I guess the Lord must be in New York City
Well here I am, Lord
Knocking on your back door
Ain't it wonderful to be




Where I've always wanted to be
For the first time I'll be free in New York City

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to John D.O.E.'s song "New York" paint a picture of life in the city, with references to violence, drugs, and the struggle to survive. The singer talks about being in New York with two cops around him, with one of them telling him not to do something. He mentions the streets turning the wrong way and children forced to face a dead-end life without parents or support. The lyrics also touch on dealing with the loss of family members to the criminal justice system and the vicious cycle of drugs, money, and women.


Throughout the song, the singer mentions wanting to change things and start a new cycle. He talks about wanting to open a new chapter in his life, but the challenges of surviving and succeeding in a city like New York seem insurmountable at times. Despite the odds, he is determined to follow his passion and be true to himself.


Despite its gritty content, "New York" is a compelling and thought-provoking song that reflects the struggles and realities of life in the city. The lyrics explore themes such as loss, regret, and the pursuit of happiness despite the odds.


Line by Line Meaning

Sto a New York
I am currently in New York City


Con due cops
I am accompanied by two police officers


Lei mi dice no non farlo
She tells me not to do it


Le banlieue
The suburbs


Lo stampo
I stamp it


Lei lo sa che io non parlo
She knows that I don't talk


Guardi me si perchè
Look at me, because


Non hai il coraggio di farlo
You don't have the courage to do it


Non hai il coraggio di farlo
You don't have the courage to do it


Non hai il coraggio di farlo
You don't have the courage to do it


Sto sul Big Ben
I am on Big Ben (referring to a clock tower in London)


No cayenne
No Cayenne (referring to a type of sports car)


Vero marchio italiano
A true Italian brand


Voglio cambiare sta merda
I want to change this shit


Voglio prenderci la mano
I want to take the reins


Voglio aprire un nuovo ciclo
I want to start a new cycle


Chiudere un nuovo cerchio
Close a new circle


Imperial sosa è per pochi si
Imperial sauce is for only a few


Tu fuori dai giochi si
You are out of the game


Bad bitch
An attractive woman with strong personality traits


Mi vuole nasty
She wants me to be nasty


Perchè sa bene che corro
Because she knows I run


E dopo mi rincorrono
And they chase after me


Quindi bad bitch
So bad bitch


Mi vuole nasty
She wants me to be nasty


Perchè sa bene che li faccio
Because she knows I do it to them


E li triplico in un nano secondo eh
And I triple them in a nanosecond, you know


A New York la strada gira storta
In New York, the streets turn the wrong way


Questi bambini guardano in faccia una vita morta
These kids face a dead life


Chi senza un padre
Those without a father


Chi senza una madre
Those without a mother


Senza una spalla su cui poter contare
Without a shoulder to rely on


Avevo un fratello
I had a brother


Me l'hanno chiuso dentro
They locked him up


Bitch e infami lo fan svegliare presto
Bitches and infamous people make him wake up early


Avevo un fratello
I had a brother


Me l'hanno chiuso dentro
They locked him up


Bitch e infami lo fan svegliare presto
Bitches and infamous people make him wake up early


Farlo bad bitch è la mia passione
Doing it, bad bitch is my passion


Un giorno a New York
One day in New York


Si come un drone
Yes, like a drone


Droghe, designer, crocifissione
Drugs, designers, crucifixion


Puttane e soldi
Prostitutes and money


Non fanno passione
They don't create passion


Fallo vedere
Show it


Sei solo un pappone
You are just a pimp


Hai speso 4 mila per un cazzo di clone
You spent 4,000 for a fucking clone


Mode , cose roba per troie
Fashion, stuff for sluts


Quello che vedi in tele sono solo storie
What you see on TV are just stories


Sto a New York con due cops che fanno
I'm in New York with two cops doing


(Pa Pa Pa) (Pa Pa)
Gunshot noises


Tira fuori l'ak e dopo
Pull out the AK and after


(Tu Tu Tu) (Tu Tu)
More gunshot noises


Lei mi dice no non farlo
She tells me not to do it


Ma sa bene che lo faccio
But she knows I will do it


E quindi dopo succede
And then it happens after


(Pa Pa Pa) (Pa Pa)
More gunshot noises


A New York routine tipo passato
In New York, a routine like the past


Quello che hai vissuto
What you have experienced


Io l'ho già cancellato
I have already erased it


Baby on baby
A baby on top of another baby (just nonsense)


Come mesi su mesi
Like months and months


Sosa una leggenda come Neymar e Messi
Sosa, a legend like Neymar and Messi


(Gang gang)
Gang gang (a phrase used in hip-hop culture)


Sto a New York
I am currently in New York City


Con due cops
I am accompanied by two police officers


Lei mi dice no non farlo
She tells me not to do it


Le banlieue
The suburbs


Lo stampo
I stamp it


Lei lo sa che io non parlo
She knows that I don't talk


Guardi me si perchè
Look at me, because


Non hai il coraggio di farlo
You don't have the courage to do it


Non hai il coraggio di farlo
You don't have the courage to do it


Non hai il coraggio di farlo
You don't have the courage to do it




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY NILSSON, HARRY EDWARD NILSSON

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