NYC
oberst conor Lyrics
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Gone, gone from New York City
Where you gonna go with a head that empty?
Gone, gone from New York City
Where you gonna go with a heart that gone?
Down, down to Mexico City
Got myself a lady, she know how to treat me
Got myself a lady to lay me down, lay me down
All my friends, want you to know
I'm gonna miss you when I go
But I'll see you down the road
Meet me at the station way down low, way down low
[Chorus]
Where you gonna go with a heart that gone?
[Chorus]
Where you gonna go with a heart that gone?
Where you gonna go with a heart that gone?
The song "NYC" by Oberst Conor tells a story of leaving the big city and moving to Mexico to escape the emptiness and pain he feels after a heartbreak. The chorus repeats the lines "Gone, gone from New York City, Where you gonna go with a head that empty? Gone, gone from New York City, Where you gonna go with a heart that gone?" which portrays the feeling of loss and confusion that comes with heartbreak.
As the song progresses, he talks about finding solace in Mexico with the lines "Down, down to Mexico City, Got myself a lady, she knows how to treat me." He takes comfort in finding love again and feels that this new love interest can help him move past his heartbreak.
The lines "All my friends want you to know, I'm gonna miss you when I go, But I'll see you down the road" suggest that the move is temporary and that he plans on returning to New York City. He invites his friends to meet him at the station to say their goodbyes, emphasizing the bittersweet nature of moving on.
Overall, "NYC" is a poignant portrayal of heartbreak and the search for new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
Gone, gone from New York City
Leaving New York City behind and moving on
Where you gonna go with a head that empty?
Questioning the future without any clear direction or purpose
Gone, gone from New York City
Repeating the desire to leave and move on
Where you gonna go with a heart that gone?
Wondering how to move on from a broken heart and find a new direction in life
Down, down to Mexico City
Traveling to a new destination, seeking new experiences and opportunities
Got myself a lady, she know how to treat me
Finding comfort and companionship in a new relationship
Down, down to Mexico City
Repeating the desire to travel and explore new places
Got myself a lady to lay me down, lay me down
Finding intimacy and physical connection in a new relationship
All my friends, want you to know
Acknowledging the support and love of friends who will be missed
I'm gonna miss you when I go
Expressing sadness about leaving loved ones behind
But I'll see you down the road
Promising to reunite and stay connected despite distance
Meet me at the station way down low, way down low
Inviting loved ones to meet in a specific place to stay connected
Where you gonna go with a heart that gone?
Repeating the question about how to move on from heartbreak and find a new path
Gone, gone from New York City
Repeating the desire to leave New York City behind and start anew
Where you gonna go with a heart that gone?
Asking again where to go with a broken heart and unclear direction
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CONOR OBERST
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