New York
Moby ft. Debbie Harry Lyrics
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Does it taste right
Does it feel right
New York, New York
Does it burn bright
Are the stars light
Do you know my name
Do you love when I take you up there
New York, New York
Does it taste nice
Does it feel right
New York, New York
Does it taste like
What it burns like
Do you know my name
Do you even care
Do you love when I take you up there
Baby won't you take me there
Make it like you really care
I am feeling good up there
Just keep the diamonds in my hair
Make me feel good right now
Like everything does in this town
Lines of snow and popping corks
Money, drugs in old New York
Baby won't you really hurt
Make it like it really burns
I am feeling good up there
Just keep the diamonds in my hair
Make me feel good right now
Like everything does in this town
Lines of snow and popping corks
Money, drugs in old New York
New York, New York
Does it taste right
Does it feel right
New York, New York
Does it burn bright
Are the stars light
Do you know my name
Do you even care
Do you love when I take you up there
Baby won't you take me there
Make it like you really care
I am feeling good up there
Just keep the diamonds in my hair
Make me feel good right now
Like everything does in this town
Lines of snow and popping corks
Money, drugs in old New York
Baby make it really hurt
Like everything that ever burned
I am feeling good up there
Just keep the diamonds in my hair
Make me feel good right now
Like everything does in this town
Lines of snow and popping corks
Money, drugs in old New York
Baby won't you take me there
Make it like you really care
I am feeling good up there
Just keep the diamonds in my hair
Make me feel good right now
Like everything does in this town
Lines of snow and popping corks
Money, drugs in old New York
The song "New York" by Moby ft. Debbie Harry is an ode to the city that never sleeps. The lyrics paint a picture of a city fueled by drugs, money, and excess, where the main character is searching for validation and pleasure. The repetition of the question "Does it taste right? Does it feel right?" highlights the idea of seeking instant gratification, while the line "Do you know my name? Do you even care?" exposes a sense of loneliness in a city where it's easy to get lost.
The chorus of the song encapsulates the allure of New York City, with mentions of bright lights, burning sensations, and the stars. Debbie Harry's voice adds a layer of nostalgia and longing, adding to the dreamlike atmosphere of the song. The bridge brings back the idea of seeking validation, with the lyrics "Baby won't you take me there, make it like you really care, I am feeling good up there, just keep the diamonds in my hair."
Overall, "New York" is a bittersweet love letter to a city that can make you feel alive and destroy you at the same time. It captures the essence of the city's excess and glamour, while also exposing the darkness that lies beneath.
Line by Line Meaning
New York, New York
The singer is addressing the city of New York.
Does it taste right
Asking if the atmosphere of New York is satisfying.
Does it feel right
Asking if the atmosphere of New York is comfortable.
Does it burn bright
Asking if the energy of New York is intense.
Are the stars light
Asking if the city lights create a star-like effect.
Do you know my name
Asking if the singer's presence in New York is recognized.
Do you even care
Asking if the singer's presence in New York is appreciated.
Do you love when I take you up there
Asking if the listener enjoys being taken to higher places in New York.
Does it taste nice
Asking if New York has a pleasant atmosphere.
Does it feel right
Asking if the atmosphere of New York is comfortable.
Does it taste like
Asking if the atmosphere of New York is similar to how it feels.
What it burns like
Asking if the intense energy of New York is reflected in its taste.
Baby won't you take me there
Asking the listener to bring the singer to New York.
Make it like you really care
Asking the listener to make the experience feel genuine and meaningful.
I am feeling good up there
The singer enjoys the atmosphere of New York.
Just keep the diamonds in my hair
The artist wants to feel luxurious in New York.
Make me feel good right now
Asking for immediate satisfaction in New York.
Like everything does in this town
Implying that everything in New York feels good.
Lines of snow and popping corks
Referring to drug use in New York.
Money, drugs in old New York
The artist references the historical presence of drug use in New York.
Baby make it really hurt
Asking the listener to make the experience painful, but also enjoyable.
Like everything that ever burned
Suggesting that painful experiences in New York can still feel good.
Baby won't you take me there
Reiterating the request to be brought to New York.
Make it like you really care
Asking the listener to make the experience feel genuine and meaningful.
I am feeling good up there
The singer enjoys the atmosphere of New York.
Just keep the diamonds in my hair
The singer wants to feel luxurious in New York.
Make me feel good right now
Asking for immediate satisfaction in New York.
Like everything does in this town
Implying that everything in New York feels good.
Lines of snow and popping corks
Referring to drug use in New York.
Money, drugs in old New York
The singer references the historical presence of drug use in New York.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Richard Melville Hall
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ladykopelman528
This is the closest-ish I've found to that one gem of a perfect remix of Armond/Debbie/Moby that hasn't been around for the last decade-ish. I keep looking, in hopes that one day they will let it come back.
@Lightmaster5
Amo la parte donde aparece Moby.
@manuelmuscedere
Yeah!!!
@bramjoosten4770
what many Americans actually don't know is that the state of New York was originally from the Dutch from 1609-1664, they called it Nieuw-Nederland and then later when Peter Stuyvesant surrendered himself in 1664 it came in British hands and they renamed it to New York, so did they called Lower Manhattan "Nieuw-Amsterdam" for example after they bought Manna Hatta (that's how the native's called it) from the native's and then later the British renamed it to Manhattan
@markr1574
Is this the new Vengaboys?