Empire State Of Mind
Julia Zahra Lyrics

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Oooh oooh, New York Grew up in a town,
That is famous as a place of movie scenes
Noise is always loud
There are sirenes all around
And the streets are mean
If I could make it here
I could make it anywhere
That's what they say

Seeing my face in lights
Or my name in marquees found down Broadway

Even if it ain't all it seems
I got a pocketful of dreams
Baby, I'm from

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New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothing you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
Hear it for New York, New York, New York

On the avenue, there ain't never a curfew
Ladies work so hard
Such a melting pot on the corner selling rock
Preachers pray to God
Hail a gypsy cab
Takes me down from Harlem to the Brooklyn Bridge
Someone sleeps tonight with a hunger
For more than from an empty fridge

I'm going to make it by any means
I got a pocketful of dreams
Baby, I'm from

()
New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothing you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
Hear it for New York, New York, New York

()
One hand in the air for the big city
Street lights, big dreams, all looking pretty
No place in the world that can compared
Put your lighters in the air
Everybody say yeah, yeah yeaah

()
New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothing you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new

Big lights will inspire you
Hear it for New York

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Julia Zahra's "Empire State of Mind" are about the city of New York and its appeal to those with dreams larger than life. The songwriters paint a picture of a city that can either inspire you to go after your dreams or break you down, depending on how you handle its trials and tribulations. The opening lines describe growing up in a small town and dreaming of making it big in the city of New York. Life in the city is portrayed as loud, noisy, and sometimes dangerous, with people working hard and struggling to make ends meet.

The chorus repeats the phrase "concrete jungle where dreams are made of." It’s a reference to NYC being a city known for pushing you to your limits, but also being the place that nurtures and inspires your wildest ambitions. The song speaks to the idea that if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere. The singer sings that they have a "pocket full of dreams" and expresses their determination to succeed, even if it means sacrificing everything.

Overall, "Empire State of Mind" is an anthem about the strength and resilience required to succeed in a city like New York. It’s about chasing your dreams, no matter the obstacles that come your way. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a city that can both make and break people, but at the end of the day, it's up to the individual to harness their own strength and make it to the top.

Line by Line Meaning

Grew up in a town, That is famous as a place of movie scenes
I was raised in a small town known for its picturesque nature and popular filming locations.

Noise is always loud There are sirenes all around And the streets are mean
There's always a lot of commotion and noise on the streets, with police sirens blaring and people behaving aggressively sometimes.

If I could make it here I could make it anywhere That's what they say Seeing my face in lights Or my name in marquees found down Broadway
People claim that if they can succeed in New York, the toughest city of all, they can succeed anywhere. Being featured on Broadway or in other promotion mediums signifies success in this town.

Even if it ain't all it seems I got a pocketful of dreams Baby, I'm from ()
Despite the fact that things may not always be what they appear, I still have big dreams and aspirations, as I am from the city that never sleeps.

New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of There's nothing you can't do Now you're in New York These streets will make you feel brand new Big lights will inspire you Hear it for New York
The city is a place where anything is achievable, and even being in the presence of the big-city lights and hustle can make you feel invigorated and motivated to chase your dreams.

On the avenue, there ain't never a curfew Ladies work so hard Such a melting pot on the corner selling rock Preachers pray to God Hail a gypsy cab Takes me down from Harlem to the Brooklyn Bridge Someone sleeps tonight with a hunger For more than from an empty fridge
The city is always alive, and you'll see people from all walks of life working hard to make a living, with various street vendors selling their wares. You can even hail unique modes of transportation. However, some individuals are just trying to make ends meet and need more to survive.

I'm going to make it by any means I got a pocketful of dreams Baby, I'm from ()
I'm determined to achieve my goals, no matter what it takes, and I am from a city that instills that drive in its inhabitants.

One hand in the air for the big city Street lights, big dreams, all looking pretty No place in the world that can compared Put your lighters in the air Everybody say yeah, yeah yeaah ()
New York City is the most impressive place in the world, with stunning skyscrapers, endless possibilities, and lots of enthusiasm. Everyone celebrates this magnificence in their own way.

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Ooh, New York
Ooh, New York
Grew up in a town that is famous as a place of movie scenes
Noise is always loud, there are sirens all around and the streets are mean
If I can make it here, I can make it anywhere, that's what they say
Seeing my face in lights or my name in marquees found down on Broadway
Even if it ain't all it seems, I got a pocketful of dreams
Baby I'm from New York
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothing you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
Hear it for New York, New York, New York
On the avenue, there ain't never a curfew, ladies work so hard
Such a melting pot, on the corner selling rock, preachers pray to God
Hail a gypsy cab, takes me down from Harlem to the Brooklyn Bridge
Someone sleeps tonight with a hunger far more than an empty fridge
I'ma make it by any means, I got a pocketful of dreams
Baby I'm from New York
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothing you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
Hear it for New York, New York, New York
One hand in the air for the big city
Street lights, big dreams, all looking pretty
No place in the world that can compare
Put your lighters in the air, everybody say
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
In New York
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothing you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
Hear it for New York