Englishman in New York
TANUKI/Ph Electro Lyrics

The lyrics of TANUKI/Ph Electro's song, "Englishman In New York," were first introduced to the world in 1987 by Sting in his second solo album, "Nothing Like the Sun." With TANUKI/Ph Electro's electronic version of the song, there's an extra layer of energy and vibrancy that adds to the already captivating lyrics. The song paints a picture of an Englishman living and walking on the streets of New York City. The song starts with the lyrics, "I don't drink coffee, I take tea my dear, I like my toast done on one side, and you can hear it in my accent when I talk, I'm an Englishman in New York." These lyrics introduce us to a person who knows what he likes and is confident in his choices, even though he's in a new city.

Then the lyrics go on to describe how you can see him walking down Fifth Avenue, with a cane by his side. He's this dignified Englishman, walking through the city that never sleeps. The lyrics repeat the lines, "I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien, I'm an Englishman in New York." These lyrics emphasize how the writer, an Englishman, feels out of place but still belongs there. In the next part of the lyrics, there's a nod to the importance of manners and how the main character believes that being yourself is the essential thing.

The song talks about how, just like the character, everyone should be true to themselves, regardless of what anyone else thinks, and in doing so, they can go anywhere and do anything. The song "Englishman In New York" is not just about an English person living in New York City, but it's a universal anthem that emphasizes the importance of individuality, even when you feel like the world doesn't understand you.

* Sting wrote this song about gay icon Quentin Crisp, who moved from London to New York City in the 1980s.
* The song speaks of individuality and the feeling of being different.
* The song talks about how manners make a man and portray the main character as a polite Englishman.
* The line, "I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien, I'm an Englishman in New York" has become exceedingly popular with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
* The song has been covered by many artists, including Gloria Estefan and Cris Cab.
* The song has been mentioned in TV shows like Sex and the City, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Glee.
* The song was initially not well received in the UK.
* The song was featured in a commercial for Jaguar to promote their F-Type sports car.
* The song "Englishman In New York" has been used as a wedding song by many couples.
* TANUKI/Ph Electro added an energetic and playful vibe to the song, taking the already great lyrics to new heights.

Chords:
Verse
G - B - G - B - C - G - D
G - B - G - B - C - G - A

Chorus
G - B - C - G - D
G - B - C - G - A

Outro
G - B - C - G - D
G - B - C - G - A