Boy From New York City
The Manhattan Transfer Lyrics

Ooh wah, ooh wah cool, cool kitty
Excitedly asking the singer's feline friend to share information

Tell us about the boy from New York City
Requesting details about the titular character

He's kind of tall
Describing the boy's physical stature

He's really fine
Complimenting the boy's attractive appearance

Some day I hope to make him mine, all mine
Expressing the artist's desire for a romantic relationship with him

And he's neat
Commenting on the boy's sense of style and grooming

And oh so sweet
Praising the boy's kind and gentle nature

And just the way he looked at me
Recalling a captivating moment between the artist and the boy

He swept me off my feet
Admitting that the artist was charmed and enamored by him

Ooh whee, you ought to come and see
Encouraging others to witness the boy's appealing qualities

How he walks
Noticing the boy's confident and attractive gait

And how he talks
Enjoying the boy's smooth and charming manner of speaking

He's really down
Emphasizing that the boy is genuine and sincere

And he's no clown
Confirming that the boy is not a silly or foolish person

He has the finest penthouse I've ever seen in town
Revealing that the boy is wealthy and lives in an impressive residence

And he's cute
Reiterating the boy's good looks

In his mohair suit
Noticing a particularly stylish outfit worn by the boy

And he keeps his pockets full of spending loot
Implying that the boy is generous and likes to spend money

Ooh whee, say you ought to come and see
Enthusiastically recommending that others meet the boy

His dueling scar
Noting a distinctive and intriguing physical feature of the boy

And brand new car
Mentioning a recent acquisition that the boy is proud of

Every time he says he loves me
Sharing a recurring and powerful emotional experience

Chills run down my spine
Describing a physical response to the boy's affectionate declarations

Every time he wants to kiss me
Revealing another romantic reaction to the boy's actions

He makes me feel so fine
Expressing the singer's joy and happiness with the boy

Well he can dance (He can dance, take a chance with a little)
Listing another positive attribute of the boy: his dancing ability

And make romance (Romance baby, cause he's a looker)
Continuing to praise the boy's physical attractiveness and charm

That's when I feel in love
Describing the moment when the artist fell for the boy

With just one glance (He's sweet talking and cool)
Implying that the boy's captivating qualities were immediately apparent

He was shy
Revealing a previously unknown aspect of the boy's personality

And so was I
Admitting that the singer felt shy around the boy as well

And now I know I'll never, ever say goodbye
Acknowledging a commitment to a lasting relationship with the boy

Ooh whee, say you ought to come and see
Reiterating the recommendation to others to meet the boy

He's the most
Declaring the boy as the best or most desirable

From coast to coast
Emphasizing that the boy's appeal is widespread

Ooh wah, ooh wah cool, cool kitty
Ending on a playful note, addressing the feline friend again

Tell us about the boy from New York City
Closing with the repeated request for information about the boy