Their name is derived from the historic New York political organization Tammany Hall. Although they do not classify themselves as a Celtic music group, the band has a strong Irish American identity and musical feel.
Tammany Hall NYC formed in 1997, and soon began playing in local New York clubs. The group gained a strong local following, releasing their first album, Getawayland in 1999 under the independent label Glass Records. The following year they released Back In The Bottle, an acoustic album that had more of a folk music influence than its predecessor. The songs "Cindy", "To the Woman" and "Someone" have been used on the NBC show Scrubs.
Buddy, their third album, was released in February 2003, and saw them returning to the louder mix of punk and alternative rock that had characterized their debut. The song "To the Woman," from this album, was featured on Scrubs on January 17, 2006. "Cindy," a re-recorded version of the song originally from Back In The Bottle, was also played on Scrubs in October 2003. Later in 2003, the soundtrack to Eat This New York was released, which showed a wide range of Latin and jazz influences on the band's part.
Marathon
Tammany Hall Nyc Lyrics
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copyright 2004: Stephen O? Reilly
The Marathon was runnin?
The city? s on a high and everyone keeps comin?
Cheering in the cold, but what is cold when you are
huggin?
Everybody knows the City? s getting? some lovin?
We would walk 66th street
Your hand was in my back pant pocket? a real treat
Corduroys the day and everyone was "Rocker"
I love it when you say you "love me"
Like it? s a shocker
We are finally
A chapter in some New York story
That has been in my mind for a long, long time
Feels like this city? s yours and mine
There is a saying they say sometimes
"You life is just a day"
and, if that? s so, they must have dreamt mine.
I? m holding out my hand.
You take my hand for the taking.
I even made you laugh at all those bad jokes I was
making.
I swear let this day keep coming true.
I? m falling in love along First Avenue.
It? s never been me, but babe I think I? ve arrived
I need you with me to make my city alive.
We are finally
A chapter in some New York story
That has been in my mind for a long, long time
Feels like this city? s yours and mine
Can this be the same city that I bemoan?
Can this be the same city where I was alone?
Can this be? Or is this from Heaven up above?
Can it be? I found my "present" in new love
Oh please!
Pretty please!
Oh yea, we are finally
A chapter in some New York story
That has been in my mind for a long, long time
Feels like this City? s yours and mine
We are finally
A chapter in some New York story
That has been in my mind for a long, long time
Feels like this City? s yours and mine
The song "Marathon" by Tammany Hall Nyc tells a story about falling in love in the midst of a citywide marathon. The lyrics describe the excitement and energy of the city during the run, with people coming together to cheer on the runners despite the cold weather. The singer reminisces about walking down 66th street with their partner's hand in their back pocket and feeling like they were part of a New York City story that had been in their mind for a long time. The chorus of the song repeats the idea that they are finally a part of this shared city story and that it feels like the City belongs to them.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that life is short and fleeting, with a reference to the saying "Your life is just a day". The singer acknowledges that they feel like they have found their place and their purpose in this moment, falling in love along First Avenue and feeling like they've arrived in the City. The song ends with the repeated chorus, emphasizing the idea that this love story is a part of a larger New York City story, and that the City belongs to everyone who calls it theirs.
Overall, "Marathon" is a love letter to New York City, capturing the excitement and vibrancy of the city during a marathon and the feeling of finding one's place in the City through love.
Line by Line Meaning
The Marathon was runnin?
The NYC Marathon was taking place, creating a buzz throughout the city.
The city? s on a high and everyone keeps comin?
The atmosphere in NYC is full of energy and excitement, drawing people in to experience it.
Cheering in the cold, but what is cold when you are huggin?
Despite the chilly weather, the warmth of loved ones and the city's positive energy make it feel comfortable.
Everybody knows the City? s getting? some lovin?
There is a palpable sense of love and appreciation for NYC amongst its inhabitants and visitors alike.
We would walk 66th street
The artist and their companion would stroll down a specific street in NYC.
Your hand was in my back pant pocket? a real treat
The singer and their companion were affectionate, with the latter's hand in the former's back pocket being a source of pleasure.
Corduroys the day and everyone was 'Rocker'
The singer and their companion were dressed casually, while others around them looked more fashionable.
I love it when you say you 'love me'
The artist appreciates hearing their companion express love for them.
Like it? s a shocker
The artist finds their companion expressing their love to be surprising and enjoyable.
We are finally
The artist is referencing a sense of achievement or accomplishment.
A chapter in some New York story
The singer and their companion feel like they are part of the larger, ongoing story of NYC.
That has been in my mind for a long, long time
The idea of being part of this NYC story has been on the artist's mind for quite some time.
Feels like this city? s yours and mine
The singer and their companion feel a sense of ownership and connection to NYC.
There is a saying they say sometimes
The singer is referencing a common saying.
"You life is just a day"
The saying that the singer is referring to suggests that life is fleeting and short-lived.
and, if that? s so, they must have dreamt mine.
The artist feels like their life must be a dream or something special, given how much they are enjoying their time in NYC with their companion.
I? m holding out my hand.
The artist is extending their hand to their companion.
You take my hand for the taking.
The companion reciprocates and takes the singer's hand.
I even made you laugh at all those bad jokes I was making.
The singer was able to make their companion laugh despite telling poor jokes, which they clearly appreciate.
I swear let this day keep coming true.
The artist hopes that the positive experience they are having in NYC with their companion will continue and not just be a one-time thing.
I? m falling in love along First Avenue.
The artist feels like they are falling in love with their companion in the particular location of First Avenue.
It? s never been me, but babe I think I? ve arrived
The artist feels like they have finally found their place, both in NYC and with their companion.
I need you with me to make my city alive.
The singer implies that their companion is an essential part of their NYC experience and enjoyment.
Can this be the same city that I bemoan?
The artist is surprised that they can have such a positive experience in a city they usually complain or feel negative about.
Can this be the same city where I was alone?
The singer remembers being alone in NYC in the past, and contrasts that with the positive experience they are currently having with their companion.
Can this be? Or is this from Heaven up above?
The singer is struck by how much they are enjoying NYC with their companion, and wonders if it could be a bit of divine intervention.
Can it be? I found my "present" in new love
The singer feels like the positive experience they are having with their companion in NYC is a gift, and implies that they are falling in love with them.
Oh please!
The artist is expressing excitement and enthusiasm.
Pretty please!
The artist amplifies their excitement with an even more enthusiastic expression.
Oh yea, we are finally
The singer reiterates their sense of accomplishment or fulfillment.
A chapter in some New York story
The singer references their feeling of being part of NYC's larger story.
That has been in my mind for a long, long time
The artist reiterates how long they have been thinking about experiencing NYC in this way.
Feels like this City? s yours and mine
The artist and their companion feel a sense of connection and closeness to NYC.
Contributed by John S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.