New York
Naturally 7 Lyrics
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Just don't push me if you know what's good for you, I'm not that holy.
I'm an island, I'm a rock
On an island made of rock
Concrete flowers, falling towers
To tell the time, who needs a watch?
Ain't that just like New York
There's nothin' like New York
Don't you believe what you see.
Prechorus
It's like a jungle (it's like a jungle )
It's like a jungle sometimes (It's like a jungle sometimes)
It's like a jungle (it's like a jungle)
It's like a jungle sometimes. (It's like a jungle sometimes)
Chorus
I got this love for New York, New York
But I don't think thay she knows
I said goodbye to New York, New york
But my heart won't let her go
I've seen a few things, I've seen fire, I've seen rain
What I haven't seen's much sunshine,
Through my window shades of grey
Baby's crying, Mommy's trying, her very best to make ends meet
Daddy's spot is on the corner, made at least 3 G's last week.
Prechorus
Chorus
Still waters run deep on the corners of Wall st.
Too many cooks in the kitchen
,No shepherds for the sheep.
Only Lawyers and Doctors, like gangsters and mobsters.
The ground ain't safe anymore, we need police helicopters.
It's like a jungle sometimes, I gotta suit up in camouflauge.....or blend with the Philistines,
And swing a sling on the boulavard.
Nikes, Converse, Pumas, Addidas
Everybody's moving fast, but they ain't running to Jesus.
They want blood, watch the spillage
They wanna conquer and pillage.
Pillars of Salt, don't look back in the village.
Prechorus
Chorus
The lyrics of Naturally 7's song "New York" open up with a powerful statement, "Close to the edge, I'm like a bomb ticking slowly. Just don't push me if you know what's good for you, I'm not that holy." This marks the beginning of the artist's expression of what it feels like to live in New York. The song reveals that New York is a city of contradictions, where one moment you can feel the immense excitement of being there, and the next moment you can feel an overwhelming sense of isolation. The lyrics lament that one can be surrounded by people and still feel alone. This feeling of being "an island" in the midst of the city is amplified by the concrete flowers and falling towers that make up the skyline. These elements, along with the reference to not needing a watch in New York, allude to the idea that time never stops in the city, constantly moving forward like a ticking clock.
The pre-chorus of the song describes how living in New York can sometimes feel like being in a jungle. The artist comments on the chaos, noise, and confusion that can be present in the city, using the jungle as a metaphor. The chorus brings a sense of longing and nostalgia to the song. The artist confesses their love for the city despite its flaws and how they cannot bring themselves to let go of it. The lyrics suggest that even though the person is no longer in New York, their heart remains there.
In the second verse, the lyrics describe the struggles that people face when they live in New York. The artist touches on the reality of poverty, with a mother struggling to make ends meet, and a father who is absent and making money on the streets. The reference to seeing "fire and rain" sheds light on the various calamities that could occur in the city. The artist further portrays the harshness of New York life by comparing it to a jungle that has no shepherds for the sheep.
Line by Line Meaning
Close to the edge, I'm like a bomb ticking slowly
I'm close to my limit and could explode at any moment.
Just don't push me if you know what's good for you, I'm not that holy.
Don't push me or there will be consequences, I'm not a saint.
I'm an island, I'm a rock
I am strong and stand on my own.
On an island made of rock
I am isolated and protected from external forces.
Concrete flowers, falling towers
The city is a contradiction, a harsh, man-made environment with moments of beauty and tragedy.
To tell the time, who needs a watch?
The city is always moving forward, time is irrelevant.
Ain't that just like New York
This is a typical experience in New York.
Ain't that just like tv
The media often portrays New York in a similar manner.
There's nothin' like New York
New York is a unique place with its own character.
Don't you believe what you see.
Appearances can be deceiving, don't trust what you see.
I got this love for New York, New York
I have a deep affection for the city.
But I don't think thay she knows
The city may not reciprocate my feelings.
I said goodbye to New York, New york
I have left the city behind.
But my heart won't let her go
I still have strong emotional ties to the city.
I've seen a few things, I've seen fire, I've seen rain
I have experienced many different situations.
What I haven't seen's much sunshine,
My experiences have not been overwhelmingly positive.
Through my window shades of grey
The view from my window is dull and uninspiring.
Baby's crying, Mommy's trying, her very best to make ends meet
People are struggling to get by.
Daddy's spot is on the corner, made at least 3 G's last week.
Some are resorting to illegal activities to make money.
Still waters run deep on the corners of Wall st.
There is a lot going on behind the scenes in the financial district.
Too many cooks in the kitchen
There are too many people trying to control the situation.
,No shepherds for the sheep.
There is no one looking out for the average person.
Only Lawyers and Doctors, like gangsters and mobsters.
Certain professions have a lot of power and influence.
The ground ain't safe anymore, we need police helicopters.
The city is becoming more dangerous, extreme measures are needed to maintain order.
And swing a sling on the boulavard.
People are resorting to violence in the streets.
Nikes, Converse, Pumas, Addidas
People are always in a hurry, rushing around in their athletic shoes.
Everybody's moving fast, but they ain't running to Jesus.
People are focused on their own goals, not on spiritual matters.
They want blood, watch the spillage
People are aggressive and violent.
They wanna conquer and pillage.
People want power and control.
Pillars of Salt, don't look back in the village.
Don't dwell on the past, keep moving forward.
Prechorus
Recurring section of the song.
Chorus
Main section of the song.
Contributed by Aaliyah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@l1ld4rks4ri33
I never thourght id find a version I loved better than the original. You guys are amazing so very talented. 😁❤
@markisenberg6295
New fan. Sting still does it best and it should be sung at a David Bowie memorial concert,too.
@reneemusicus6036
Love them.
@anthonyvaughan6470
REAL CLASS VOCALS. !!
@brittadogbe4552
I'll never understand how people can stay on their seats why Naturally sings.. DANCE
@m4you501
You are my the Best Group songs!!!!
War sehr nett euch sehen in Offenbach / Germany:)
@squeezy76
I see you Brother in Law!😘
@user-hm4bp8ys5m
왜 이걸 몰랐지..mbc 광고 안하네...
@ldh880426
8년전껄 이제 와서 광고 안하네 하시면...
@Eflodur
Hm irgendwie passt dieser song nicht zu den naturally 7 Stimmen, hab womöglich stings markante Stimme zu sehr im Ohr.