Welcome to New York
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Kaleidoscope of loud heartbeats under coats
Everybody here wanted somethin' more
Searchin' for a sound we hadn't heard before
And it said
Welcome to New York
It's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York
It's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York, welcome to New York
It's a new soundtrack I could dance to this beat, beat forevermore
The lights are so bright but they never blind me, me
Welcome to New York
It's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York, welcome to New York
When we first dropped our bags on apartment floors
Took our broken hearts, put them in a drawer
Everybody here was someone else before
And you can want who you want
Boys and boys and girls and girls
Welcome to New York
It's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York, welcome to New York
Welcome to New York
It's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York, welcome to New York
It's a new soundtrack I could dance to this beat, beat forevermore
The lights are so bright but they never blind me, me
Welcome to New York (New York!)
It's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York, welcome to New York
Like any great love, it keeps you guessing
Like any real love, it's ever-changing
Like any true love, it drives you crazy
But you know you wouldn't change anything, anything, anything
Welcome to New York
It's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York, welcome to New York
Welcome to New York
It's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York, welcome to New York
It's a new soundtrack I could dance to this beat
The lights are so bright but they never blind me
Welcome to New York
New soundtrack
It's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York
The lights are so bright but they never blind me
Welcome to New York
So bright, they never blind me
Welcome to New York
Welcome to New York
The song "Welcome to New York" by Taylor Swift is a love letter to the city that never sleeps. The opening lyrics "Walkin' through a crowd, the village is a glow, kaleidoscope of loud heartbeats under coats" paints a picture of a bustling New York City evening. The line "Everybody here wanted somethin' more, searchin' for a sound we hadn't heard before" shows how the city is a place for dreamers and innovators, where people come to find something new and exciting.
The chorus of the song repeats "Welcome to New York, it's been waiting for you" which gives off the impression that the city is an open invitation for anyone looking for something more. The line "When we first dropped our bags on apartment floors, took our broken hearts, put them in a drawer" highlights the idea that New York City is a place for new beginnings and leaving the past behind.
The song emphasizes the ever-changing and excitable nature of New York City, described as a "new soundtrack I could dance to this beat forevermore" and "like any great love, it keeps you guessing, it's ever-changing". The song speaks to the unpredictable yet thrilling energy of the city, a place where people can be who they want to be and love who they want to love.
Line by Line Meaning
Walkin' through a crowd, the village is a glow
Strolling amidst a bustling crowd, the city lights are shining brightly
Kaleidoscope of loud heartbeats under coats
The sound of people's hearts beating rapidly is drowned out by the loudness of their coats
Everybody here wanted somethin' more
All the people here are seeking something beyond the ordinary
Searchin' for a sound we hadn't heard before
Looking for a unique and new sound that is yet to be discovered
Welcome to New York
It's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York, welcome to New York
New York eagerly embraces those who come here, welcome to this city!
It's a new soundtrack I could dance to this beat, beat forevermore
This is a fresh soundtrack that I can dance to for an extended period
The lights are so bright but they never blind me, me
The dazzling city lights do not overwhelm me
When we first dropped our bags on apartment floors
Took our broken hearts, put them in a drawer
As we moved into our new apartments, we stashed our hearts away with shattered pieces
Everybody here was someone else before
And you can want who you want
Boys and boys and girls and girls
Everyone here had a past identity, and one can like anyone they please, be it a boy or a girl
Like any great love, it keeps you guessing
Like any real love, it's ever-changing
Like any true love, it drives you crazy
But you know you wouldn't change anything, anything, anything
New York's love is like any other great love - it's unpredictable, ever-changing, and can drive you insane, yet you still about it
It's a new soundtrack I could dance to this beat
The lights are so bright but they never blind me
Welcome to New York
New soundtrack
It's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York
The lights are so bright but they never blind me
Welcome to New York
So bright, they never blind me
Welcome to New York
Welcome to New York
A fresh and new soundtrack that I can enjoy dancing to, while the city lights never fail to amaze me. Welcome to the thrilling city of New York!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: RYAN TEDDER, TAYLOR SWIFT
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