New York City
Zwol Lyrics


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Ah, the first time I met ya
I knew you'd be all I dreamed
I heard so much about ya
Reading in the magazines

Ah, but you old devil
You're better than I dreamed of
You old devil
Exactly what I've waited for
Exactly what I've waited for

And they call you New York
I love that city
New York, I love that city
I do, yes, I do
New York City
New York City, I do

New York City
I love you, I do

I met you at the airport
Got a little old cab into the Square
The neon lights of Broadway
How they're burning out here

I looked into the Village
Even in the Bowery
Waiting for the night time
57th Avenue

New York, I love that city
New York, I love that city
I do, yes, I do
New York City
New York City
New York City, I do

New York City
I love you
Ooh, come on

New York, I love that city
New York, I love that city
I do, yes, I do
New York City
New York City
New York City, I do

New York City
I love you, I do

44th Street and Broadway
I don't believe I'm here
I'm walking on down
To the Village, boy
Maybe I'll meet you there

I'll meet up with some queens
Well, you know what I mean, baby
So many places to be

You set the pace, baby
You got a face, baby
There's no other place
That I'd rather be

New York, New York City
I love you
New York, New York City
I love you

New York, New York City
I love you, hey, yes
New York, New York City
I love you

You got me




New York, New York City
I love you

Overall Meaning

The song "New York City" by Zwol is an ode to the titular city that the artist clearly loves. The song uses imagery and description to paint a picture of the city upon arrival, with an opening verse discussing how the artist had heard about New York City through the media and was excited to finally see it for himself. He then goes on to describe the neon lights of Broadway and the different neighborhoods he visited, including the Village and Bowery.


The chorus of the song repeats "New York, I love that city / New York City, I do" multiple times, emphasizing the artist's fondness for the city. The bridge of the song mentions the intersection at 44th Street and Broadway and the artist's disbelief at actually being there, before expressing his desire to explore more of the city and meet new people.


Overall, the lyrics of "New York City" convey a strong sense of admiration and awe for the city, with the artist using vivid details to paint a picture of his experiences there. The repetition of the chorus reinforces his love for the city and the excitement he feels being there.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah, the first time I met ya I knew you'd be all I dreamed I heard so much about ya Reading in the magazines
When Zwol first visited New York City, he felt like he had known the city for a long time because of how much he had heard about it and read about it in magazines. He had high expectations for the city and it exceeded all of them.


Ah, but you old devil You're better than I dreamed of You old devil Exactly what I've waited for Exactly what I've waited for
Zwol is surprised by how much he enjoys New York City and how it exceeds his expectations. He believes the city is exactly what he has been waiting for.


And they call you New York I love that city New York, I love that city I do, yes, I do New York City New York City, I do New York City I love you, I do
Zwol loves New York City and all of its unique qualities, including the way people refer to it simply as 'New York'. He loves the city and all that it represents so deeply.


I met you at the airport Got a little old cab into the Square The neon lights of Broadway How they're burning out here I looked into the Village Even in the Bowery Waiting for the night time 57th Avenue
When Zwol arrived in New York, he first went to Times Square and was overwhelmed by the bright lights and energy of Broadway. He ventured into other neighborhoods like the Village and 57th Avenue and loved the unique culture each area had to offer.


New York, I love that city New York, I love that city I do, yes, I do New York City New York City New York City, I do
Zwol repeats his love for New York City, underscoring the depth of his passion for the city as a whole.


44th Street and Broadway I don't believe I'm here I'm walking on down To the Village, boy Maybe I'll meet you there
Even after spending time in New York City, Zwol still can't believe he is actually there. He continues to explore and seek out new adventures in different neighborhoods.


I'll meet up with some queens Well, you know what I mean, baby So many places to be You set the pace, baby You got a face, baby There's no other place That I'd rather be
Zwol continues to explore different neighborhoods and meet new, interesting people. He admires the unique qualities of each area and loves the pace and energy that New York City brings.


New York, New York City I love you New York, New York City I love you New York, New York City I love you, hey, yes New York, New York City I love you You got me New York, New York City I love you
Zwol repeats his love for New York City in different ways, underscoring the depth and intensity of his passion for the city. He feels like he is completely wrapped up in the energy of the city, that he belongs there and can't help but love it with all of his being.




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Comments from YouTube:

hoonaignachowaneha

I had a hard time finding this song but I love it.

Ivan Errecart

El único argentino que debe tener un LP de Zwol....

Wendy Snelling

Great song. I enjoy your music. My favourite is Just Call My Name.

Jason Atkins

I dig those synth parts…

akulina mackenzie

👏👏👏💕

Big Guy’s 45’s

Peaked at No. 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978, NOT 1979. “Call Out My Name” from the same album peaked exactly one notch higher in 1979 at No. 75 on the Billboard Hot 100. LOL.

tripjet999

Joe Satriani's older brother?

627gsm

NO

calien10

Why do you do that thats copyright

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