There are currently 25 Rockabye Baby! albums on the market featuring the songs of Coldplay, Metallica, Radiohead, Tool, Pink Floyd, The Cure, The Beach Boys, Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Queens of the Stone Age, U2, The Ramones, Nine Inch Nails, Smashing Pumpkins, No Doubt, Bob Marley, Green Day, Rolling Stones, AC/DC, The Beatles, and Björk.
Rockabye Baby's most recent releases include Lullaby Renditions of AC/DC, which was released on March 4th, 2008[1] and Lullaby Renditions of the Pixies, which was released on June 10th, 2008.[2]
Upcoming Rockabye Baby! albums include tributes to Queen, Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, and Black Sabbath.
New Kid in Town
Rockabye Baby! Lyrics
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Great expectations, ev'rybody's watching you.
People you meet, they all seem to know you.
Even your old friends treat you like you're something new.
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town.
Ev'rybody loves you, so don't let them down.
You look in her eyes; the music begins to play.
But after a while you're looking the other way.
It's those restless hearts that never mend.
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town.
Will she still love you when you're not around?
There's so many things you should have told her,
but night after night you're willing to hold her, just hold her.
Tears on your shoulder.
There's talk on the street; it's there to remind you
that it doesn't really matter which side you're on.
You're walking away and they're talking behind you.
They will never forget you till somebody new comes along.
Where you been lately? There's a new kid in town.
Ev'rybody loves him, don't they?
Now he's holding her, and you're still around. Oh, my, my.
There's a new kid in town, just another new kid in town.
Ooh, hoo. Ev'rybody's talking 'bout the new kid in town.
Ooh, hoo. Ev'rybody's walking like the new kid in town.
There's a new kid in town. I don't want to hear it.
There's a new kid in town. I don't want to hear it.
There's a new kid in town. There's a new kid in town.
There's a new kid in town. There's a new kid in town.
There's a new kid in town. There's a new kid in town.
The lyrics of "New Kid in Town" by Rockabye Baby! depict the experience of someone who has just arrived in a new place and is suddenly the center of attention. The song tells of the pressure and scrutiny that come with being the new kid in town: everyone wants to be your friend, but they all expect something from you too. The lyrics emphasize the fleeting nature of popularity, as the new kid wonders whether the people who seem so enamored of them will still care once they've moved on.
The second verse of the song focuses on a romantic relationship the new kid has started. The lyrics suggest that the singer is a "hopeless romantic" who leads with their heart rather than their head. However, their new partner may not be as invested or committed, and the relationship may not last. The lyrics use the metaphor of "restless hearts that never mend" to suggest that both the singer and their partner may be looking for something they can't find.
In the final verse, the song returns to the theme of the new kid's celebrity. The lyrics suggest that, no matter how much the singer accomplishes, there will always be someone new to take their place. The last lines seem to be directed at the new kid themselves, urging them not to let the fleeting nature of popularity get them down.
Line by Line Meaning
There's talk on the street; it sounds so familiar.
There are rumors going around about you that you've heard before.
Great expectations, ev'rybody's watching you.
Everyone has high hopes for you, and they're paying close attention to your every move.
People you meet, they all seem to know you.
Everyone recognizes you, even strangers, because of your newfound fame.
Even your old friends treat you like you're something new.
Your old friends are now treating you differently because of your new status and popularity.
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town.
You're the new arrival who has come at a later time than others already established in town.
Ev'rybody loves you, so don't let them down.
You've gained the affection of the people around you, so make sure to not disappoint them.
You look in her eyes; the music begins to play.
When you see her, you feel swept away like the start of a love song.
Hopeless romantics, here we go again.
Love has taken over once more for those of us who are always searching for it.
But after a while you're looking the other way.
Eventually, you start to seek other distractions and interests instead of focusing completely on love.
It's those restless hearts that never mend.
Some people can never seem to find true peace within themselves and are always searching for something more.
Will she still love you when you're not around?
You wonder if her love for you will remain even when you're not physically present.
There's so many things you should have told her, but night after night you're willing to hold her, just hold her. Tears on your shoulder.
You wish you could confess your true feelings to her, but instead, you find solace in holding her close and letting your tears fall on your shoulder.
There's talk on the street; it's there to remind you that it doesn't really matter which side you're on.
People are gossiping about you to remind you that ultimately, it doesn't matter which group or side you align with.
You're walking away and they're talking behind you.
As you leave, people are whispering behind your back.
They will never forget you till somebody new comes along.
People won't stop talking about you until someone else steals the spotlight.
There's a new kid in town. Ev'rybody loves him, don't they?
A new person has arrived and everyone's attention has shifted to them, leaving you feeling forgotten.
Now he's holding her, and you're still around. Oh, my, my.
You watch as the new kid gets the girl you desire, as you're left to pine for her from a distance.
There's a new kid in town, just another new kid in town.
Another new person has come to town, just like you did.
Ooh, hoo. Ev'rybody's talking 'bout the new kid in town.
People are once again excitedly discussing the new arrival and who they are.
Ooh, hoo. Ev'rybody's walking like the new kid in town.
People are trying to emulate the new kid's style and behavior.
There's a new kid in town. I don't want to hear it.
You're tired of hearing about the new arrival and their popularity.
There's a new kid in town. There's a new kid in town.
The idea of this new person is still fresh and constantly on people's minds.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Don Henley, John Souther, Glenn Frey
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