1) Naim (Nah-eem) is a Singer… Read Full Bio ↴Naim might refer to multiple artists:
1) Naim (Nah-eem) is a Singer/Songwriter and part-time audio dealer who makes music about love and relationships, Naim has 2 albums, an EP, a single and has featured on other songs.
2) An Argentinean hard rock band from Rosario, Santa Fe, active until around 2015. Released a CD titled Vida piloto.
3) A nu-metal band from Sauce Viejo, Santa Fe, Argentina.
On Broadway
Naim Lyrics
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On Broadway
They say there's always magic in the air
But when you're walkin' down that street
And you ain't have enough to eat
The glitter rubs right off and you're nowhere
They say the women treat you fine
But lookin' at them just gives me the blues
How ya gonna make some time
When all you got is one thin dime
And one thin dime won't even shine your shoes
They say that I won't last too long
On Broadway
I'll catch a Greyhound bus for home they all say
But they get wrong, I know they are
'Cause I can play this here guitar
I won't quit till I'm a star
On Broadway
On Broadway
On Broadway
In Naim's song On Broadway, the artist reflects on the promise of Broadway and the reality of what it truly is like when all the lights are turned off. The opening line (“They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway”) promises a magical and enchanted place. Broadway is known for its opulence, glamour, and its promise of the American Dream. However, Naim quickly contrasts this idea with the harsh reality that not everyone can afford to enjoy this dreamland. This line, “But when you're walkin' down that street, And you ain't have enough to eat, The glitter rubs right off and you're nowhere”, suggests people living in poverty who live and survive on the same street as the famous theatres of Broadway. The reality of the struggles faced by those who tried to break into the industry hits home, particularly when Naim sings lines like “How ya gonna make some time when all you got is one thin dime, And one thin dime won't even shine your shoes”. It is quite clear that these harsh criticisms of Broadway are coming from someone who has lived the experience first-hand.
Nonetheless, On Broadway is also a song of perseverance, a song of hope. Overcoming the harsh reality of Broadway comes as Naim sings “I won't quit till I'm a star, On Broadway on Broadway on Broadway”. The song is a tale of defiance, with the music as an embodiment of the hope and perseverance required to succeed in the industry, of believing in one's abilities despite the odds. Overall, On Broadway is about the dreamers and the fighters, about those that believe they can make it in the world of theatre whilst facing adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
They say the neon lights are bright
Many people claim that the neon lights in Broadway are very vibrant.
On Broadway
This refers to the street in New York City called Broadway which is known for its theaters and bright lights.
They say there's always magic in the air
It is believed that there is a special type of energy and excitement in Broadway.
But when you're walkin' down that street
And you ain't have enough to eat
The glitter rubs right off and you're nowhere
However, when you are walking on this street and cannot afford to eat, all the glamour and sparkle fades away, and it's not that great anymore.
They say the women treat you fine
People also believe that women in Broadway are very attractive and treat you nicely.
But lookin' at them just gives me the blues
However, looking at them just makes the person unhappy.
How ya gonna make some time
When all you got is one thin dime
And one thin dime won't even shine your shoes
The person thinks, how can they enjoy or do anything in Broadway when they only have a ten-cent coin which is not even enough to clean their shoes.
They say that I won't last too long
On Broadway
People believe that this person's dreams of making it big in Broadway won't last and will soon fade away.
I'll catch a Greyhound bus for home they all say
They say that this person will soon give up and head back home using the Greyhound bus.
But they get wrong, I know they are
'Cause I can play this here guitar
However, these people are wrong because this person believes that they will succeed since they have the talent to play the guitar.
I won't quit till I'm a star
On Broadway
This person is determined to keep trying until they become successful in Broadway.
On Broadway
On Broadway
On Broadway
Repeats the name of the street to emphasize the importance and significance of Broadway.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL, JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER
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