Discover the poetic beauty in ‘New York, New York’ by 101 Strings Orchestra. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of 101 Strings Orchestra or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
New York, New York!
It’s a hell of a 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!