New York
Tim Halperin Lyrics


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I can just tell, know this story so well
I just can't get her out of my head
The back of that cab when I never had
A reason to go where she led
So where was this going, and all the while knowing
That I'd catch a plane either way
But maybe tonight if I played my cards right
I'd find a reason to stay

She's in New York and I'm in the deep blue sea
She's just a dream and that's all that she can be for me

I'm taking this slowly, but I'm feeling lonely
And I hope she is feeling it too
Closing my eyes I remember that night
And the rhythm that we fell into
If everyone else in that city had left,
I wouldn't have known for awhile
Yeah I'd still be sitting there, stuck in the moment where
She leaned in to give me a smile

She's in New York and I'm in the deep blue sea
She's just a dream and that's all that she can be for me

And I'm sinking, I'm sinking
In the deep blue sea
I'm sinking, I'm sinking
In the deep blue sea

She's in New York and I'm in the deep blue sea
She's just a dream, does she think of me





She's in New York and I'm in the deep blue sea
She's just a dream and so I guess I'll just sleep

Overall Meaning

Tim Halperin's song "New York" tells a story of a man who is in love with a woman who is out of his reach. He clearly remembers the moment he met her and how he couldn't get her out of his head ever since. He had no reason to go where she led but did anyway, and now finds himself stuck in this situation where he wants to be with her, but she is in New York while he is in the deep blue sea. He is hoping she feels the same way about him as he does about her, but he knows she is just a dream that he cannot have.


The lyrics' meaning is quite clear; it's about unrequited love. The singer is in love with someone who is not within reach, and it's causing him to feel lonely and isolated. It's a relatable situation that many people might find themselves in at some point in their lives. The lyrics do an excellent job of conveying the emotions that come with loving someone who is out of your reach. It's a story of yearning and longing, and the struggle to come to grips with reality.


Overall, "New York" is a beautiful song that captures the essence of unrequited love. It's a relatable track that many people can relate to and find comfort in the fact that someone else has gone through similar experiences. It's a reminder that sometimes, we have to let go of our dreams and move on.


Line by Line Meaning

I can just tell, know this story so well
I have a sense that this situation is going to end the same way it always has


I just can't get her out of my head
It's impossible for me to stop thinking about her


The back of that cab when I never had, A reason to go where she led
I found myself in a cab with her on a whim, without any prior intention of doing so


So where was this going, and all the while knowing, That I'd catch a plane either way
I was aware that regardless of the outcome, I would need to leave town soon


But maybe tonight if I played my cards right, I'd find a reason to stay
If I played my cards right, I might be able to extend my trip


She's in New York and I'm in the deep blue sea, She's just a dream and that's all that she can be for me
We're separated by distance and she's just a figment of my imagination


I'm taking this slowly, but I'm feeling lonely, And I hope she is feeling it too
I'm proceeding cautiously, but I'm experiencing loneliness and I hope she is too


Closing my eyes I remember that night, And the rhythm that we fell into
I remember the night we spent together and how our chemistry flowed seamlessly


If everyone else in that city had left, I wouldn't have known for awhile, Yeah I'd still be sitting there, stuck in the moment where, She leaned in to give me a smile
I was so caught up in the moment with her that I wouldn't have noticed if everyone else in the city had disappeared


And I'm sinking, I'm sinking
I'm feeling overwhelmed and defeated


In the deep blue sea
In this state of separation and uncertainty


She's just a dream, does she think of me
I know I can never really have her, but I still wonder if she thinks about me


And so I guess I'll just sleep
Since I can't do anything about the situation, I'll just try to forget about it by sleeping




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Nihlus5

This needs to be the next big one :D

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