Walkin' through a crowd, the village is aglow
Walking through the bustling streets, the city is illuminated

Kaleidoscope of loud heartbeats under coats
The sound of excitement and anticipation permeates through the clothing and bodies of the crowd

Everybody here wanted somethin' more
Everyone present desires something greater than what they currently have

Searchin' for a sound we hadn't heard before
Hoping to discover a new and unique auditory experience

Welcome to New York, it's been waitin' for you
The city warmly greets you and has been anticipating your arrival

It's a new soundtrack, I could dance to this beat, beat forevermore
The music is fresh and exciting, and I could dance to it endlessly

The lights are so bright, but they never blind me, me
The brightness of the city's lights is captivating, but it never overwhelms or dulls my other senses

When we first dropped our bags on apartment floors
When we first arrived and settled into our new home

Took our broken hearts, put them in a drawer
Left behind past emotional pain and began anew

Everybody here was someone else before
All those present have undergone changes and transformations from their past selves

And you can want who you want
Everyone is free to love whomever they choose

Boys and boys and girls and girls
All types of love and relationships are accepted and celebrated

Like any great love, it keeps you guessing
New York City, similar to a great love, is filled with surprises and unexpected experiences

Like any real love, it's ever-changing
New York's nature is like that of any real love, constantly evolving and growing

Like any true love, it drives you crazy
Despite the wonderful aspects, New York can be challenging and exasperating, much like any true love

But you know you wouldn't change anything, anything, anything
Despite the difficulties, one wouldn't alter anything about their love for the city