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New York New York
Paloma San Basilio Lyrics
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I'm leaving today
I want to be a part of it
New York, New York
These vagabond shoes are longing to stray
Right through the very heart of it
New York, New York
I wanna wake up in a city that doesn't sleep
These little town blues are melting away
I'll 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, New York
I want to wake up in a city that never sleeps
And find I'm a number one, top of the list
These little town blues are melting away
I'll 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
Paloma San Basilio's song New York New York is a classic ode to the city that never sleeps. The lyrics paint a picture of a traveler who is leaving their hometown behind, with the hope and dream of making it big in New York City. The song begins with the memorable phrase "Start spreading the news," which is a reference to the countless opportunities that are available in New York.
The lyrics then move on to describe the traveler's eagerness to be a part of the city, with the line "I want to be a part of it, New York, New York." The song uses the metaphor of "vagabond shoes" to represent the traveler's restlessness and desire for adventure, as they hope to wander through the heart of the city.
The chorus of the song is especially memorable, with its repetition of the words "New York, New York." This is a nod to the city's iconic nickname, and the way that so many people who have ever visited or lived there have fallen in love with it. The line "If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere" has become a famous phrase in its own right, encapsulating the spirit of ambition and perseverance that is so often associated with New York City.
Overall, New York New York is a powerful anthem to the city, one that celebrates its energy, its ambition, and its limitless possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Start spreading the news
I'm excited to share that I'm leaving and want everyone to know.
I'm leaving today
I'm eager to start a new journey and leave my current situation behind.
I want to be a part of it
I want to experience all the exciting opportunities and energy that New York has to offer.
New York, New York
The amazing and iconic city that I'm heading to.
These vagabond shoes are longing to stray
My adventurous spirit is itching to explore this new place.
Right through the very heart of it
I want to dive headfirst into the true essence and soul of the city.
I wanna wake up in a city that doesn't sleep
I'm excited to live in a city that has constant energy and activity day and night.
And find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap
I want to achieve success and be at the top of my game in this bustling metropolitan area.
These little town blues are melting away
My current feelings of dissatisfaction with my current town will be forgotten once I'm in New York.
I'll make a brand new start of it in old New York
I'm looking forward to starting fresh in this iconic city of endless opportunities.
If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere
If I can achieve success in New York, I can achieve it anywhere.
It's up to you, New York, New York
I'm ready to take on the challenges and opportunities of this magnificent city.
I want to wake up in a city that never sleeps
I want to be part of a city that is always buzzing with energy at all hours of the day and night.
And find I'm a number one, top of the list
I aim to excel and reach the very top of my field in the competitive environment of New York.
It's up to you, New York, New York, New York
I am ready to embrace all that New York has to offer, and it's up to me to make the most of it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Fred Ebb, John Kander
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