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Warner Bros. Orchestra Lyrics
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I'm leaving today
I want to be a part of it
New York, New York
These vagabond shoes are longing to stray
Right through the very heart of it
New York, New York
I wanna wake up in a city that doesn't sleep
These little town blues are melting away
I'll make a brand new start of it in old New York
If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere
It's up to you, New York, New York
New York, New York, New York
I want to wake up in a city that never sleeps
And find I'm a number one, top of the list
These little town blues are melting away
I'll make a brand new start of it in old New York
If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere
It's up to you, New York, New York, New York
The song “New York, New York” by Warner Bros. Orchestra & Chorus is an iconic ode to the bustling metropolis of New York City. The opening lines of the song express a desire to leave one’s current surroundings and be a part of the excitement found in New York. The “vagabond shoes” mentioned in the next line refer to a sense of restlessness and wanderlust that lead the singer to New York City.
The chorus of the song highlights the singer’s aspirations for success in the city. Specifically, they want to be at “the very heart of it,” indicating a desire to be immersed in the culture and energy of New York. The lyrics go on to describe the city as a place where “little town blues are melting away” and where the singer can make a fresh start.
The final lines of the song repeat the chorus with an emphasis on achieving the number one spot in the city that never sleeps. Ultimately, “New York, New York” captures the spirit of ambition and possibility that is often associated with the city.
Line by Line Meaning
Start spreading the news
I am beginning to share this news with everyone.
I'm leaving today
I am departing from this place as soon as possible.
I want to be a part of it
I am eager to become involved in the culture and lifestyle of this location.
New York, New York
This location is specifically New York City.
These vagabond shoes are longing to stray
My wandering spirit is yearning to roam free.
Right through the very heart of it
I want to explore the most central and bustling areas of the city.
New York, New York
Once again, the location referred to is New York City.
I wanna wake up in a city that doesn't sleep
I desire to reside in a place where there is constant activity and liveliness day and night.
And find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap
I hope to achieve a high level of success and recognition in my endeavors within this city.
These little town blues are melting away
My feelings of melancholy and lack of excitement from small-town living are disappearing.
I'll make a brand new start of it in old New York
I plan to begin a new chapter of my life in this familiar and historic city.
If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere
If I can succeed and thrive in New York City, I will be able to conquer any challenges in my future endeavors.
It's up to you, New York, New York
The onus is on me to succeed in this location; New York City will not provide success without effort.
New York, New York, New York
Once again, this song focuses on New York City as the only location that applies.
I want to wake up in a city that never sleeps
I desire to live in a place that is constantly active and engaging.
And find I'm a number one, top of the list
I hope to be recognized as supremely successful and accomplished within this city.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL JOHN MONTGOMERY
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Bill Ollinger
Like the song and Ray Heindorf, but didn't care for the movie...