New York City
Milano Lyrics


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Can we go back back Back to where we
Can we go back back Back to where we started off
Started now yeah Started up
Started now yeah

Can we go back back Back to where we
Can we go back back Back to where we started off
Started now yeah Started now
5am here in New York City I've been tryna call man where you been at

See you on the gram and you a pass out tipsy I'm just tryna vibe and you can hang out with me
I'm from a town where we lit as fuck Pass it around in a Bentley truck
See the lights flash givin' me the love like Can we go back
I'm drunk I'm drunk

Back to where we started off Started now yeah
Started off Started off
5am here in New York City You been sweatin' hard but damn you still look pretty
Life is what I want and what I want is given
Seen you on the gram and now I love this city

I'm from a town where we need some love Pass through the town like we need some luck
See through the crowd givin' me some love like Can we go back
I'm drunk I'm drunk
Back to where we started off Started off

Started off Started off
5am here in New York City I've been tryna call man where you been at
See you on the gram and you a pass out tipsy I'm just tryna vibe and you can hang out with me
I'm from a town where we lit as fuck Pass it around in a Bentley truck

See the lights flash givin' me some love like
Can we go back
I'm drunk I'm drunk
Back to where we started off Started off
Started off Started off

Can we go back back back to where I
Can we go back to our love Can we go back back to our love




Can we go back to la la la la To where we started off
We started off It's 5am here in New York

Overall Meaning

The song "New York City" by Milano captures a sense of longing and nostalgia as the singer reflects on returning to a past moment or relationship. The repeated plea to "go back" sets the tone of yearning for a time or place where things felt right and full of potential. The singer reminisces about the beginning stages of a connection, a fresh start where everything seemed full of promise. The desire to return to this point of origin is emphasized through the repetition of the phrase "Can we go back" throughout the song.


As the lyrics delve into the scene in New York City at 5 am, there is a sense of urgency and emotional intensity. The singer tries to reach out to someone, symbolized by the imagery of calling out in the early hours of the morning. Despite the distance or obstacles, there is a yearning for connection and closeness. The mention of social media platforms like Instagram adds a modern twist to the narrative, highlighting the disconnect between the online persona and the desire for genuine human interaction.


The contrast between the singer's hometown and the vibrant energy of New York City is also explored in the lyrics. The town is described as lively and extravagant, passing around luxury like it's second nature. In contrast, the city is depicted as a place of allure and excitement, where lights flash and love is abundant. This juxtaposition between familiarity and the unknown adds layers to the emotional complexity of the song, hinting at a sense of displacement or longing for something more.


The ultimate question of whether it is possible to go back to a feeling of love and connection permeates the song. The references to being drunk metaphorically suggest a sense of losing control or being swept up in emotions. Despite the uncertainty and chaos, there is a yearning to return to a state of innocence or purity, symbolized by the repetition of the phrase "Started off." The song captures a raw and vulnerable moment of reflection, encapsulating the bittersweet nature of memory and the human experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Can we go back back Back to where we
Can we revisit the past and return to the point where we originally began?


Can we go back back Back to where we started off
Is it possible for us to rewind and return to where our journey first began?


Started now yeah Started up
We are embracing new beginnings and moving forward positively.


5am here in New York City I've been tryna call man where you been at
In the early hours of the morning in NYC, I've been attempting to reach out to you but can't find you.


See you on the gram and you a pass out tipsy I'm just tryna vibe and you can hang out with me
I noticed your social media story where you appear intoxicated, I just want to chill with you and have a good time.


I'm from a town where we lit as fuck Pass it around in a Bentley truck
I come from a place where we are lively and extravagant, passing around good times in a luxurious vehicle.


See the lights flash givin' me the love like Can we go back
The bright city lights are giving me a sense of warmth and comfort, making me yearn to go back to a simpler time.


I'm drunk I'm drunk
I am inebriated and intoxicated with emotions.


Can we go back back Back to where we
Can we return to our origins and rediscover what we once had?


Can we go back back Back to where we started off
Can we rewind the clock and find our way back to our initial point of connection?


Started now yeah Started now
We are commencing our journey with fresh eyes and renewed determination.


5am here in New York City You been sweatin' hard but damn you still look pretty
In the wee hours of the morning in NYC, you might be working hard but you still look beautiful.


Life is what I want and what I want is given
My desires align with what life has provided me with.


Seen you on the gram and now I love this city
After spotting you on social media, my affection for this city has grown.


I'm from a town where we need some love Pass through the town like we need some luck
I come from a place where love is essential, we are passing through life seeking good fortune.


See through the crowd givin' me some love like Can we go back
Amidst the busy crowd, I feel the love and yearn to relive simpler times.


I'm drunk I'm drunk
My emotions are overwhelming and I am intoxicated by the moment.


Can we go back back Back to where we started off
Is it feasible for us to circle back to our original starting point and reminisce?


Started off Started off
We have initiated a new beginning and are ready to embrace what comes next.


Started off Started off
We have set off on a fresh start, ready to begin anew.


Can we go back back back to where I
Is it possible to return to a place where I felt most comfortable and at peace?


Can we go back to our love Can we go back back to our love
Can we reignite the love and connection we once had?


Can we go back to la la la la To where we started off
Can we go back to a time filled with joy and simplicity, where our journey began?


We started off It's 5am here in New York
We commenced our journey together, and now we find ourselves in the early hours of the NYC morning.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Khashi Hall

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