New York City
Paul Van Dyk and Austin Leeds Lyrics

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I watch the sky turn black to blush
Head still spinning from the rush
Of all the things I did the night before

And looking down from my hotel
These dawn-lit streets begin to fill
With memories of you and I
On a New York City night

On a New York City night

I shake my head to clear the sounds
The traffic horns, the growing crowd
The sun awaking over central park

But still it creeps beneath my skin
All of these heartbeats in the din
With concrete dreams stirring to life
On a New York City night
On a New York City night

And I take it with me when I leave
The crowded skyline, the energy
The sleepless city always leaves its mark

Just close my eyes and I'm back again
The neon flush upon our skin
Still wrapped in thoughts of love and wine

On a New York City night
On a New York City night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Paul van Dyk & Starkillers & Austin Leeds feat. Ashley Tomberlin's song New York City describe the aftermath of a night of wild partying in the city that never sleeps. As the sky turns from black to blush, the singer's head is still spinning from "all the things" he did the night before. Looking down from his hotel room, the streets are beginning to fill with people and memories of the night before. He can hear the traffic horns and the sounds of the growing crowd, but still feels the heartbeats in the din.

Despite the chaos of the city, the singer is mesmerized by it, and it has left a deep impression on him. He speaks of "concrete dreams stirring to life" on a New York City night. Even after he leaves, he takes the "crowded skyline" and "energy" of New York with him, as it always leaves its mark. The neon flush upon his skin and his thoughts of love and wine keep him coming back to the city.

The lyrics of New York City speak to the allure and magic of New York, depicting it not only as an exciting and captivating place but also one that is almost addictive. It is a place where memories are made, and even after the night is over, the city leaves its mark on all who visit.

Line by Line Meaning

I watch the sky turn black to blush
I observe the transition from darkness to light as the sun rises

Head still spinning from the rush
My mind is still reeling from the excitement of the previous evening

Of all the things I did the night before
I reflect on all the experiences and actions of the previous night

And looking down from my hotel
I gaze from an elevated perspective at the city below

These dawn-lit streets begin to fill
As the sun rises, the roads become crowded and lively

With memories of you and I
I recall the moments shared with a significant other

On a New York City night
During an evening spent in the bustling metropolis

I shake my head to clear the sounds
I physically shake my head to rid myself of the noises around me

The traffic horns, the growing crowd
I am bombarded by the noise of car horns and the influx of people

The sun awaking over central park
The sun illuminates Central Park as it rises above the skyline

But still it creeps beneath my skin
Despite attempting to ignore it, the energy of the city affects me deeply

All of these heartbeats in the din
I am surrounded by the heartbeats and energy of the people around me

With concrete dreams stirring to life
The hopes and aspirations of the city's inhabitants begin to materialize

And I take it with me when I leave
I carry the memories and energy of the city with me as I depart

The crowded skyline, the energy
I remember the bustling, vibrant atmosphere of the city

The sleepless city always leaves its mark
I am forever changed by the impact of my time in the city

Just close my eyes and I'm back again
I can mentally transport myself back to the city with ease

The neon flush upon our skin
I recall the colorful, electrifying lights of the cityscape

Still wrapped in thoughts of love and wine
My mind is still preoccupied with memories of romance and indulgence

On a New York City night
During a night spent in the vibrant, bustling city

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AUSTIN LEEDS, WILLEM FABER, NICK TERRANOVA, PAUL VAN DYK, ASHLEY TOMBERLIN

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