New York Kiss
Spoon Lyrics


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Yes, I got shook up
But bets are good
It took it to another 'til I go back

Now when I show up
It's gonna hit me good
It's gonna blow my mind
Just like the first time
You told me by the neon sign

And then your New York kiss
I knew you knew your kiss
Now it's another place
A place your memory owns

I come fast
I look past
And I know that it won't get to me at all
Until I go there
The feeling hits me clear and sharp
The streets are empty, there's no one 'round
It's a far-off shout, it's a far-off shout
Just like it was when next day came up
And it felt so tough

From your New York kiss
Hm, your New York kiss
Now it's just another place
A place your memory owns

Another place that you own
And it ain't goin' back
Caught up inside of it, yeah
Caught up in the moment
Got it right
God, there ain't a thing I miss

Not like your New York kiss
Not like your New York kiss
But now it's just another place
A place your memory owns

Right now I know no other time




Right now I know no other place
I say good night

Overall Meaning

Spoon's song New York Kiss describes the lingering power that the city's energy and a past love can hold over a person. The lyrics present an introspective tone as they reflect on a past relationship and the memories of a New York kiss that is forever cherished by the singer. The chorus emphasizes the feeling of loss, as the singer acknowledges that the kiss and the city are now just memories that are owned by the past.


The lines "It's gonna hit me good, it's gonna blow my mind, just like the first time" express the overwhelming feeling that the singer experiences when thinking back to a kiss shared in New York City. The sensory language of the song adds depth and emotion as the memories of the singer transport the listener to a far-off time and place. The final lines "Right now I know no other time, right now I know no other place, I say good night" symbolize the acceptance and closure that the singer has received in finally letting go of the New York kiss and the past relationship that it represents.


Line by Line Meaning

Yes, I got shook up But bets are good It took it to another 'til I go back
Although it initially unsettled me, I believe everything will turn out for the best, as it always does. This new experience has taken me to another level, and I can't wait to relive it again.


Now when I show up It's gonna hit me good It's gonna blow my mind Just like the first time You told me by the neon sign
The next time I visit this place, I know it's going to be just as exhilarating and electrifying as the first time. I recall the excitement in your voice when you first shared this memory with me next to the neon sign.


And then your New York kiss I knew you knew your kiss Now it's another place A place your memory owns
That kiss you gave me in New York, oh how I remember it so fondly. I knew then that you were a master of your kisses, and now this place is forever linked to your memory in my mind.


I come fast I look past And I know that it won't get to me at all Until I go there The feeling hits me clear and sharp The streets are empty, there's no one 'round It's a far-off shout, it's a far-off shout Just like it was when next day came up And it felt so tough
Whenever I think about revisiting this place, I get an overwhelming feeling. It's as if I'm transported there right away, and the absence of people makes the memory louder and clearer. It's like I'm reliving that tough next day all over again.


From your New York kiss Hm, your New York kiss Now it's just another place A place your memory owns
That New York kiss of yours will forever be linked in my mind to this place, which is now just another location you've marked with your memory.


Another place that you own And it ain't goin' back Caught up inside of it, yeah Caught up in the moment Got it right God, there ain't a thing I miss
This place is yet another one you've claimed into your life, and I know it won't ever be returned. I'm transfixed within this moment, and I'm grateful I did everything right. There's not a single thing I don't miss about it.


Not like your New York kiss Not like your New York kiss But now it's just another place A place your memory owns
Nothing compares to that kiss you gave me in New York, but even though the place has become just an insignificant spot, it still carries the weight of your memory.


Right now I know no other time Right now I know no other place I say good night
At the moment, there is no other time or place that exists to me. Good night.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRITT DANIEL, DANIEL DODD WILSON

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Naiomi K

Yes, I got shook up
But bets are good
It took it to another 'til I go back

Now when I show up
It's gonna hit me good
It's gonna blow my mind
Just like the first time
You told me by the neon sign

And then your New York kiss
I knew you knew your kiss
Now it's another place
A place your memory owns

I come fast
I look past
And I know that it won't get to me at all
Until I go there
The feeling hits me clear and sharp
The streets are empty, there's no one 'round
It's a far-off shout, it's a far-off shout
Just like it was when next day came up
And it felt so tough

From your New York kiss
Hm, your New York kiss
Now it's just another place
A place your memory owns

Another place that you own
And it ain't goin' back
Caught up inside of it, yeah
Caught up in the moment
Got it right
God, there ain't a thing I miss

Not like your New York kiss
Not like your New York kiss
But now it's just another place
A place your memory owns

Right now I know no other time
Right now I know no other place
I say good night



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zevida

pretty sure i could listen to this song on loop for the rest of my life

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This song sounds nostalgic, even the first time I heard it it did for some reason, the tone's just as if there was something left behind that no longer exists

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