Story Behind The Song
When I used to visit NY and Pitch songs in person I often witnessed people who live in boxes on the street and wondered about their lives and especially what they were thinking in December
Song Description
This song gives a glimpse into someone who went from a life of career and middle class to homeless and scared coupled with having to still look at the celebration of the holidays in the busiest city in the country and face the reality of the situation.
| Song Length |
4:40 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Rock - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Sadness, Holidays |
| Similar Artists |
Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
New York's Cold This Time Of Year
(Spoken) Mom Where are we going to stay tonight,
I'm Tired
Are we going to stay in that Mission place again
Snow is falling people are rushing
Another winter finds me here
Sleigh bells ringing Choirs are singing
Merry Christmas Happy New Year
Merry Christmas Happy New Year
All the shops are decorated
I used to work not far from here
I spent my last check before I could save it
New York's cold this time of year
Repeat Chorus
There in the alley is the box I've been living in
I'm scared each night that I spend there
I dream about a hot cup of chocolate
New York's cold this time of year
Repeat Chorus
I looked up where once stood the towers
I had some friends who died in there
Turning round I thought I heard someone say
New York's cold this time of year