New York New York
Ray Conniff Lyrics


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Start spreading the news
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
And find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ray Conniff's song New York New York express the singer's desire to leave whatever he has behind and start anew in New York City. He wants to be part of the city's bustling energy and excitement that never sleeps. The first verse starts with a declaration of departure - he is leaving today - and he wants to experience everything that New York has to offer. He wants to feel the pulse of the city, which he believes lies in the heart of it. He claims that his vagabond shoes want to wander right through the very heart of New York.


The chorus is a declaration and a challenge. It says that the singer wants to wake up in a city that never sleeps, where he will feel like the king of the hill, top of the heap. He believes that the little town blues that have been holding him back will melt away once he starts anew in this urban landscape. He is confident that he will make a brand new start of it in old New York, and if he can make it there, he can make it anywhere. The chorus repetition might convey his unwavering resolve to succeed in New York.


Finally, the second verse amplifies the chorus by placing more emphasis on the desire to feel like number one, top of the list. The little town blues are still melting away, and he wants to start over in old New York. It is his confidence that is emphasized again, that if he can make it there, he will make it anywhere, making a vivid reflection of his belief that New York is the city of dreams that can make or break anyone.


Overall, the song is a love letter to New York City. The singer is optimistic about his future in the city and the possibility of his success. He sees New York as a place of endless opportunities and possibilities.


Line by Line Meaning

Start spreading the news
I want to share my excitement with everyone


I'm leaving today
I am departing for New York City today


I want to be a part of it
I desire to take part in the culture of New York City


New York, New York
Referring to New York City, the place of dreams and endless possibilities


These vagabond shoes are longing to stray
I have a strong desire to wander and explore the city


Right through the very heart of it
I want to explore every aspect of this city thoroughly


New York, New York
Referring to New York City, the place of dreams and endless possibilities


I wanna wake up in a city that doesn't sleep
I want to be in a city that is always active and vibrant, even at night


And find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap
I want to be the best in my field and truly succeed in this city


These little town blues are melting away
I am happy to be leaving behind my past and mundane life in a small town


I'll make a brand new start of it in old New York
I am eager to begin anew and start fresh in New York City


If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere
If I am successful in New York City, I can be successful anywhere in the world


It's up to you, New York, New York
Referring to the city's opportunities and challenges that will determine my success


New York, New York, New York
Repeating the name of the city for emphasis


I want to wake up in a city that never sleeps
Reiterating the desire to be in a city with constant activity and potential for success


And find I'm a number one, top of the list
I want to achieve the highest level of success and recognition in my field or industry


These little town blues are melting away
Repeated phrase from earlier in the song, emphasizing the eagerness to start afresh in New York City


I'll make a brand new start of it in old New York
Reiterating the desire to start over and create a new life in the city


If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere
Repeating the earlier line to emphasize the belief that success in New York City means success anywhere


It's up to you, New York, New York, New York
Reiterating that the city holds the opportunities and challenges that will determine success




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Fred Ebb, John Kander

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