New York
The Rival Bid Lyrics
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In New York, New York.
And truth is drowning in their eyes
In New York, New York.
And every second's swept aside
And will our hearts collide?
They're owner occupied.
Life's not a decline,
And I'm too tired, I am too tired to listen to it.
Freeze me! Tell me that you're mine.
My heart's no steep decline.
And you're too tired, yeah you're too tired to listen to it.
Strange ways of talking about the past
In New York, New York,
And all those memories would last
In New York, New York,
And every second's swept aside.
Is my access denied?
New York's not occupied.
Please don't tell me that you're fine.
Life's not a decline,
And I'm too tired, I am too tired to listen to it.
Freeze me! Tell me that you're mine.
My heart's no steep decline.
And you're too tired, yeah you're too tired to listen to it.
Young minds are seeking and young hearts collide.
Your home's still waiting where the clouds allied.
And do not complain about the images beside,
Oh it's New York!
The place of our divide.
Please don't tell me that you're fine.
Life's not a decline,
And I'm too tired, I am too tired to listen to it.
Freeze me! Tell me that you're mine.
My heart's no steep decline.
And you're too tired, yeah you're too tired to listen to it.
Always...
And you're too tired to listen to it.
The Rival Bid's song "New York" is an emotive and reflective look at the world's most famous city. The lyrics detail the harsh realities that exist in the city whilst also exploring the memories and complexities that make New York such an alluring place. The verses start with a somber tone as the first two lines describe the sunken cheeks and passersby in New York. This is a clear illustration of the hardships many experience in the city. However, the chorus suggests that people may be tiring of hearing about these struggles.
The song goes on to explore how New York is a place where truth can be drowned out and the past is expressed in strange ways. The line "Is my access denied?" suggests that the singer is struggling to find a way to connect with the city, which is home to a great many dreams and desires, but also a lot of pain and struggle. Despite all this, the final verse suggests something more hopeful, a reminder that young hearts are still seeking and colliding, that the clouds are still allied, and that New York remains a place of intrigue and possibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep sunken cheeks and passers-by In New York, New York.
People in New York seem weary and lifeless, with tired eyes and empty expressions.
And truth is drowning in their eyes In New York, New York.
The people in New York seem to have lost their connection with the truth and are barely holding on.
And every second's swept aside And will our hearts collide? They're owner occupied.
Time moves quickly in New York and there is a sense of disconnection between people. Everyone is focused on themselves.
Please don't tell me that you're fine. Life's not a decline, And I'm too tired, I am too tired to listen to it. Freeze me! Tell me that you're mine. My heart's no steep decline. And you're too tired, yeah you're too tired to listen to it.
The singer is tired of people putting up a front and pretending everything is okay. They long for someone to be honest with them and share their true feelings.
Strange ways of talking about the past In New York, New York, And all those memories would last In New York, New York,
People in New York have a unique way of talking about their past experiences, and memories seem to linger longer in the city.
Is my access denied? New York's not occupied.
The singer questions whether they have been shut out of something, but ultimately realizes that New York is not a welcoming place.
Young minds are seeking and young hearts collide. Your home's still waiting where the clouds allied. And do not complain about the images beside, Oh it's New York! The place of our divide.
Despite the challenges of New York, the singer still sees hope in the young people of the city. However, they acknowledge that the city itself can be divisive and difficult to navigate.
Always... And you're too tired to listen to it.
The song ends with a repetition of the theme that people are often too tired to listen to each other's struggles and desires.
Contributed by Nicholas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.