Fuck you New York
Riga Tiger Lyrics
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Men du var bara full av fucking pundare
Köpenhamn du sa du skulle ta min hand
Men du var bara full av fucking pundare
När jag var fem var det långa strecket i det blå
Inget mer än ett streck och hela världen var platsen vi stod på
Vi sitter ner i central park och leker sånt vi sett på film
Åh, vi drömmer bäst vi vill
Bästa vägen fram, vi säger meningslösa ord till varann
Köpenhamn du sa du skulle ta min hand
Men du var bara full av fucking pundare
Köpenhamn du sa du skulle ta min hand
Men du var bara full av fucking pundare
Vi ville till New York men hade inte råd
Du köper dyra cigaretter
Man ska inte snåla med sånt som gör livet bättre
Om du bara visste allt jag tänkt men aldrig sagt
Som att Köpenhamn är billigt och nära
Mer nära än billigt, när vi slutar var kära och hittills
Känns det som ett jävligt smart move
Åh, fuck you New York
Fuck you New York
Köpenhamn du sa du skulle ta min hand
Men du var bara full av fucking pundare
Köpenhamn du sa du skulle ta min hand
Men du var bara full av fucking pundare
Köpenhamn du sa du skulle ta min hand
Men du var bara full av fucking pundare
Köpenhamn du sa du skulle ta min hand
Men du var bara full av fucking pundare
The song "Fuck you, New York" by Riga Tiger appears to be a lament about unfulfilled dreams and the conflict between youthful idealism and harsh reality. The lyrics suggest that the singer and their companion once held high hopes for a trip to New York City, but were unable to afford it. Instead, they find themselves in Copenhagen, disappointed with their current situation and resentful of the city that remains out of reach.
The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer addresses Copenhagen directly, accusing it of misleading them and being full of "fucking pundare" (junkies). The use of expletives and harsh language reflects the singer's frustration and disillusionment, as does the repetition of the line "you said you would take my hand, but you were just full of fucking junkies".
The second verse introduces a nostalgic element to the song, with the singer reminiscing about their childhood and the simplicity of a world in which a long line drawn in blue could represent everything they knew. This contrasts sharply with the harsh realities of their current environment, as they sit in Central Park and try to make sense of their dreams and aspirations. The line "oh, we dream best when we want to" suggests that the singer still holds onto some hope, even as they acknowledge the futility of their current situation.
The final verse introduces a sense of resignation, as the singer acknowledges that they will never make it to New York and that they must find a way to make do with what they have. The line "fuck you New York" is repeated multiple times, suggesting a bitterness and resentment towards the city that once held such promise. Overall, the song is a poignant exploration of the complexities of youth and the search for meaning and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Köpenhamn du sa du skulle ta min hand
You promised to be there for me, Copenhagen
Men du var bara full av fucking pundare
But you were just filled with drunken idiots
När jag var fem var det långa strecket i det blå
When I was five, the blue sky was the only thing that mattered
Inget mer än ett streck och hela världen var platsen vi stod på
A simple line defined our entire world
Vi sitter ner i central park och leker sånt vi sett på film
We sit in Central Park and pretend to be characters from our favorite movies
Åh, vi drömmer bäst vi vill
Oh, we dream the best we can
Bästa vägen fram, vi säger meningslösa ord till varann
We talk nonsense to each other, the best way we know how to move forward
Vi ville till New York men hade inte råd
We wanted to go to New York but couldn't afford it
Du köper dyra cigaretter
You spend your money on expensive cigarettes
Man ska inte snåla med sånt som gör livet bättre
But you shouldn't skimp on things that make life better
Om du bara visste allt jag tänkt men aldrig sagt
If only you knew everything I thought but never said
Som att Köpenhamn är billigt och nära
Like how Copenhagen is cheap and close by
Mer nära än billigt, när vi slutar var kära och hittills
Even closer than cheap, when we stop being in love and until now
Känns det som ett jävligt smart move
It feels like a damn smart move
Åh, fuck you New York
Oh, screw you New York
Köpenhamn du sa du skulle ta min hand
You promised to be there for me, Copenhagen
Men du var bara full av fucking pundare
But you were just filled with drunken idiots
Köpenhamn du sa du skulle ta min hand
You promised to be there for me, Copenhagen
Men du var bara full av fucking pundare
But you were just filled with drunken idiots
Köpenhamn du sa du skulle ta min hand
You promised to be there for me, Copenhagen
Men du var bara full av fucking pundare
But you were just filled with drunken idiots
Köpenhamn du sa du skulle ta min hand
You promised to be there for me, Copenhagen
Men du var bara full av fucking pundare
But you were just filled with drunken idiots
Writer(s): anton graffman larsson, hjalmar söderling
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