New York^s My Home
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That some of you good people
Want to leave this town
But you better consult me before you go
(Why?)
'Cause I've been in all these places
And I know
(Chicago) Chicago's all right
It's got the Wrigley Field and
Soldier's Field and Marshall Field
And it's on a nice lake
But it hasn't got
The hansoms in the park
It hasn't got a skyline after dark
That's why New York's my home
Never let me leave it
New York's my home, sweet home
(What about Hollywood)
Hollywood's got movie stars and
Movie czars and cocktail bars and
Shiny cars and a wonderful climate, they say
But it hasn't got
The handy subway train
You seldom find a taxi
When it rains
That's why New York's my home
Keep your California
New York's my home, sweet home
(Geez, what's happening in St.Louis)
Lots of people like St.Louis
It's got lots of shoes
And the St.Louis blues and
One of our larger rivers runs by
But it hasn't got the opera in The Met
It hasn't got a famous string quartet
That's why New York's my home
No, not a place to visit
New York's my home, sweet home
(San Francisco)
San Francisco is a lovely place
It's got lots of hills
And lots of thrills and it's
On an ocean of some size
But it hasn't got
The Bowery or The Bronx
It hasn't got the Harlem honkytonks
That's why New York's my home
Yeah, it's my favorite city
New York's my home, sweet home
So, save your time and trouble
I say save your railroad fare
I said save your time and trouble, brother
Save your railroad fare
Cause when you leave New York
Let me say, you ain't going nowhere
The song "New York's My Home" sung by Ray Charles and Eddy Arnold is a tribute to the city that never sleeps, New York. In the song, the singers talk about the different cities they have been to and why none of them compare to New York. The lyrics suggest that people are considering leaving New York City but it almost seems like a joke since they understand that there is nowhere quite like it.
The song compares the city of Chicago to the beautiful skyline of New York City. Although Chicago has its perks, it lacks the charm and the beautiful view that New York has to offer. The lyrics mention New York City's famous skyline that can be seen at night, which leaves a lasting impression on anyone who visits. On the other hand, Hollywood is just a place with movie stars, but New York City offers much more. New York City's subway system is an efficient mode of transportation, whereas taxi rides during rain can be difficult to come across in LA.
The song talks about people who enjoy St. Louis, the city with the famous blues music and shoe manufacturing. However, St. Louis is not a match when it comes to New York's opera at The Met, or the famous string quartet that is performed there. Lastly, San Francisco may have hills and thrills, but it is not comparably congenial with New York's different neighborhoods like the Bowery, Bronx, or Harlem.
Overall, the message of the song is that New York City is such a unique and charming place, that no other city is like it, and it is, without a doubt, the singer's home.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a rumor going around
There is a rumor that some good people want to leave the town.
But you better consult me before you go
Consult me before you go, because I have been to all these places.
'Cause I've been in all these places And I know
I have travelled to all these places and know them.
Chicago's all right
Chicago is a good place.
It's got the Wrigley Field and Soldier's Field and Marshall Field And it's on a nice lake
Chicago has many sports fields and a nice lake.
But it hasn't got The hansoms in the park It hasn't got a skyline after dark
Chicago misses the elegance of horse-drawn carriages and a beautiful skyline after sunset.
That's why New York's my home Never let me leave it New York's my home, sweet home
That's why New York is my favorite place that I never want to leave. New York is my sweet home.
Hollywood's got movie stars and Movie czars and cocktail bars and Shiny cars and a wonderful climate, they say
Hollywood has movie stars, producers, fancy bars, luxurious cars, and a great climate.
But it hasn't got The handy subway train You seldom find a taxi When it rains
Hollywood lacks a convenient subway train, and it's hard to find a taxi in rainy days.
Lots of people like St.Louis It's got lots of shoes And the St.Louis blues and One of our larger rivers runs by
Many people like St. Louis, which is famous for its shoes, blues music, and a big river.
But it hasn't got the opera in The Met It hasn't got a famous string quartet
St. Louis misses the famous opera in The Met and the string quartet.
No, not a place to visit New York's my home, sweet home
New York is not just a place to visit; it is my sweet home.
San Francisco is a lovely place It's got lots of hills And lots of thrills and it's On an ocean of some size
San Francisco is beautiful, situated on hills and an ocean, with lots of exciting places to visit.
But it hasn't got The Bowery or The Bronx It hasn't got the Harlem honkytonks
However, it misses the iconic areas like The Bowery, The Bronx, and the funky Harlem honkytonks.
Yeah, it's my favorite city New York's my home, sweet home
New York is my favorite city, and it is still my sweet home.
So, save your time and trouble I say save your railroad fare I said save your time and trouble, brother Save your railroad fare
Save your time and money, and don't take the train to leave New York.
Cause when you leave New York Let me say, you ain't going nowhere
When you leave New York, you're not going anywhere. It's the best place to be!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GORDON JENKINS
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