Theme From New York New York
Minnelli Liza Lyrics
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I am leaving today
I want to be a part of it
New York, New York
These vagabond shoes
They are longing to stray
Right through the very heart of it
I want to wake up in that city
That doesn't sleep
And find I'm king of the hill
Top of the heap
My little town blues
They are melting away
I gonna make a brand new start of it
In old New York
If I can make it there
I'll make it anywhere
It's up to you
New York, New York
New York, New York
I want to wake up in that city
That never sleeps
And find I'm king of the hill
Top of the list
Head of the heap
King of the hill
These are little town blues
They have all melted away
I am about to make a brand new start of it
Right there in old New York
And you bet [Incomprehensible] baby
If I can make it there
You know, I'm gonna make it just about anywhere
Come on, come through
New York, New York, New York
The song "Theme From New York, New York" is a classic American song, originally popularized by Frank Sinatra and later by Liza Minnelli. The song's lyrics talk about someone who is leaving their current town and traveling to New York City, a place where they hope to fulfill their dreams and become successful. The lyrics portray New York City as a place where anything is possible, and where individuals can achieve greatness.
The lyrics use the metaphor of "vagabond shoes" to represent the desire to break free of one's current situation and travel to a new place. The phrase "I want to be a part of it" speaks to the allure of New York City and the hope that being there will bring success and fulfillment. The lyrics also describe the city as one that "never sleeps," emphasizing its energy and vitality.
The chorus of the song is perhaps the most iconic part, with the singer declaring their desire to "wake up in that city that never sleeps" and become "king of the hill, top of the heap." This speaks to the idea that New York City is a place where people go to achieve their dreams and become successful. The song ends with the singer expressing confidence that if they can make it in New York City, they can make it anywhere.
Overall, the song "Theme From New York, New York" celebrates the spirit of New York City and the idea that it is a place where anything is possible. It has become an iconic song that is often associated with the city and its energy.
Line by Line Meaning
Start spreading the news
I am beginning to talk about my departure
I am leaving today
I am departing today
I want to be a part of it
I wish to belong to it
New York, New York
The location I am departing to is New York City
These vagabond shoes
These shoes, which represent my wanderlust nature
They are longing to stray
They have a strong desire to meander aimlessly
Right through the very heart of it
Directly through the epicenter of the city
New York, New York
Once again referring to the city
I want to wake up in that city
My desire is to arise in the city
That doesn't sleep
That operates non-stop
And find I'm king of the hill
To discover that I am superior and dominant
Top of the heap
The ultimate supreme position
My little town blues
My minor personal issues related to my hometown
They are melting away
They are dissipating and releasing me
I gonna make a brand new start of it
I am going to initiate afresh
In old New York
However, in the historic metropolis of New York
If I can make it there
If I can succeed there
I'll make it anywhere
I will be capable of succeeding anywhere
It's up to you
It all depends on your perception
New York, New York
Reiterating the essence of New York City
New York, New York
Once again, specifying the city
I want to wake up in that city
I want to awaken in that metropolis
That never sleeps
That does not rest
And find I'm king of the hill
To discover I have become the patriarch
Top of the list
The most successful and influential
Head of the heap
At the zenith of the hierarchy
King of the hill
Once again, referring to being the ruler of the city
These are little town blues
These minor issues related to my town of origin
They have all melted away
They have dissipated completely
I am about to make a brand new start of it
I am about to commence a new chapter afresh
Right there in old New York
In the same historic city previously mentioned
And you bet [Incomprehensible] baby
And you can be sure that it's going to happen
If I can make it there
If it's within my capability to succeed in New York City
You know, I'm gonna make it just about anywhere
I can make it anywhere if I'm able to succeed there
Come on, come through
Please, come to me and support me
New York, New York, New York
The city I'm heading to is New York City, and it is essential.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Fred Ebb, John Kander
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@ustrell
I was there at Radio City that night, it was so impressive that i would cry of emotion. During the song all the people was standing up. Today, 28 years later I stll remember it with emotion 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Liza
@mmershon7674
🥰
@simon5005
Lucky beyond words. ;-)
@alexandrealessandroriccite4649
How Lucky you were to have experienced this live Jordi
@ustrell
@@alexandrealessandroriccite4649 Thank you!. That's how I felt it and that's how I've remembered it ever since.
@deborahkelly1489
What a wonderful memory.
@Altonahh10
An empty stage, a single person singing, dancing and spreading their energy throughout the room. It doesn't need light effects and 1000 dancers. It needs someone who knows his craft. And there are only very few of them.
@danieleborsari6394
New york..
@bmisenta
She puts all her soul and energy into each song. She's one of a kind, along with her mom
@pammiesingkho1786
My GOSH ang ganda-ganda ng lola ko dito i so wish that she wud give me a free singing lesson ng macaDUET ko sya singing this song sa ganyang entablado!!!! I so wish she wud help me make IT happen!!!😆😆😆😆😆🌹🌹🌹💖🌹🌹🌹💖🌹🌹🌹💖🌹🌹🌹💖🌹