Opening
Tim & Lee Wright Lyrics
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Twenty-four hours!
Hey, why don't ya look where you're goin'.
You'd think it was your first time in New York!
It is!
New York, New York!
It's a helluva town!
We've got one day here and not another minute
To see the famous sights!
We'll find the romance and danger waiting in it
Beneath the Broadway lights;
But we've hair on our chests
So what we like the best are the nights
Sights! Lights! Nights!
New York, New York, a helluva town.
The Bronx is up, but the Battery's down.
The people ride in a hole in the groun'.
New York, New York, it's a helluva town!
Hey, Gabey! Gabey, look.
Gabey, it says here "There are 20,000 streets in New York,
Not counting MacDougal Alley the heart of Green-Witch Village,
A charming thoroughfare filled with"
Here we go again!
The famous places to visit are so many,
Or so the guidebooks say.
I promised Daddy I wouldn't miss on any.
And we have just one day.
Got to see the whole town
From Yonkers on down to the Bay.
In just one day!
New York, New York, a visitor's place,
Where no one lives on account of the pace,
But seven millions are screaming for space.
New York, New York, it's a visitor's place!
Hey! Look who's comin' back! It's Tom and Andy!
Hey, Tom, Andy! Hey, fellas, how are the New York dames?
Wonderful, I don't remember a thing!
Awful! I remember everything!
Manhattan women are dressed in silk and satin,
Or so the fellas say;
There's just one thing that's important in Manhattan,
When you have just one day;
Gotta pick up a date
Maybe seven
Or eight
On your way.
In just one day!
New York, New York, a helluva town.
The Bronx is up, but the Battery's down.
The people ride in a hole in the groun'.
New York, New York, it's a helluva town!!
The lyrics to Tim & Lee Wright's "Opening" describe the excitement and adventure of exploring New York City. The opening dialogue between two characters, Gabey and his friend, sets the scene for the song. They have only one day to see the sights of the city, and they intend to make the most of it. The lyrics mention some famous landmarks such as Broadway and Yonkers, but they also convey a sense of the energy and spirit of the city. The singer suggests that the city is both romantic and dangerous, with plenty of excitement and opportunity waiting under the Broadway lights.
The song continues by describing the many attractions of New York, from the 20,000 streets to MacDougal Alley, the heart of Greenwich Village. The singer promises his father he won't miss any sights, and he's determined to see the whole town in just one day. The lyrics mention the pace of life in the city, with "seven millions screaming for space," but also convey the excitement of the bustling metropolis. The tone of the song is playful and upbeat, with a sense that anything is possible in this vibrant city.
The final verse describes the reputation of New York women, dressed in silk and satin, and the singer suggests he intends to "pick up a date, maybe seven or eight" during his day in the city. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the idea that New York is a "helluva town" full of sights, lights, and nights.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, Gabey, hurry up!
Gabey, let's hurry up!
Twenty-four hours!
We have only twenty-four hours!
Hey, why don't ya look where you're goin'.
Hey, watch where you're going.
You'd think it was your first time in New York!
It's like it's your first time in New York!
It is!
Actually, it is my first time in New York!
New York, New York!
New York City!
It's a helluva town!
It's an amazing city!
We've got one day here and not another minute
We have only one day in this city.
To see the famous sights!
To see all the popular tourist attractions.
We'll find the romance and danger waiting in it
We'll explore this city with its romantic and adventurous side.
Beneath the Broadway lights;
Under the bright lights of Broadway;
But we've hair on our chests
But we are brave and adventurous people.
So what we like the best are the nights
So we enjoy the nightlife more than anything.
Sights! Lights! Nights!
We love the sights, lights, and nights in New York City!
The Bronx is up, but the Battery's down.
The Bronx is in the north, and the Battery is in the south.
The people ride in a hole in the groun'.
The people ride in the subway system.
Hey, Gabey! Gabey, look.
Gabey, look at this!
Gabey, it says here "There are 20,000 streets in New York,
Not counting MacDougal Alley the heart of Green-Witch Village,
A charming thoroughfare filled with"
Gabey, this guidebook says "There are 20,000 streets in New York, not including MacDougal Alley, which is in Green-Witch Village, a charming place filled with..."
Here we go again!
Looks like we're in for another adventure!
The famous places to visit are so many,
There are so many popular places we should visit.
Or so the guidebooks say.
That's what the guidebooks are telling us.
I promised Daddy I wouldn't miss on any.
I promised my dad that I won't miss any of them.
And we have just one day.
And we only have one day to see everything.
Got to see the whole town
We must see the entire city.
From Yonkers on down to the Bay.
From Yonkers in the north to the Bay in the south.
A visitor's place,
This is a city for visitors.
Where no one lives on account of the pace,
No one lives here because the city's too fast-paced.
But seven millions are screaming for space.
But seven million people are still fighting for space.
Hey! Look who's comin' back! It's Tom and Andy!
Hey, Tom and Andy are coming back!
Hey, fellas, how are the New York dames?
Hey, guys, how are the women here in New York?
Wonderful, I don't remember a thing!
Great, I can't remember anything!
Awful! I remember everything!
Terrible, I remember everything!
Manhattan women are dressed in silk and satin,
Women in Manhattan wear expensive clothing.
Or so the fellas say;
That's what the guys say.
There's just one thing that's important in Manhattan,
In Manhattan, only one thing matters.
When you have just one day;
When you have only one day.
Gotta pick up a date
We have to find someone to go out with.
Maybe seven
Possibly seven people.
Or eight
Or eight people.
On your way.
While you're exploring the city.
New York, New York!
New York City!
It's a helluva town!
It's an amazing city!
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC
Written by: JIMMY ROBERTS, JOE DIPIETRO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Waxer3929
I imagine myself staring off into the distance as the sun begins to rise, unsure about the journey laid before me and the challenges that await.
MrOystein1977
The music of this game made back in 1990 was way ahead of its time... 32 years later its still wonderfull computer music...
moonticket
i love it. takes me back
MotorsportUK2009
Its like the imagination of another planet that really does exist.
pez
amazing, great music
Jakkar -
A beautiful thing to wake up to. I find myself wanting to loop it and make a phone alarm of it.
xevious2501
Im guessing anyone who knows the beast series and its graphics can make the conclusion that its artwork and conceptual designs (done by artist Roger Dean) was completely lifted by James Cameron in Avatar.
rvounik
Well, you could also buy an Amiga ofcourse. They can be found for almost nothing these days..
FACT RAW
It is beautiful this music makes me like I live Balbrrari
Altered Quantum
i wonder if there is the possibility to play the Shadow of the Beast series and Agony on acutal pcs. Have these games ever been ported?