Story Behind The Song

Written on the one-year anniversary of September 11, but it is not so much a remembrance of what happened, but a celebration of what makes New York City so special.

Song Description

A tribute to the magic and pull of New York City.

Lyrics

Lucky me, I was born under your wing
So I knew from the start all the joy you could bring
You?re not just a place, but a perfect ideal
For the people within you to try to make real
And like most inspirations you?re not trouble free
Those had best stay away who would live carefully
But you?ve kept your promise to those who have come
To make their own dance to the beat of your drum
New York, magnificent place of extremes
You capital city of dreams,
You capital city of dreams

You alone give all opportunity
To dedicate living to art and beauty
Some come up short, yes and some really fail
But only here?s even the chance to prevail
And it?s been this way through your long history
Full of heartache and triumph is the road to glory
You?re always uncertain, and sometimes bring pain
But those who belong celebrate every gain
New York, magnificent place of extremes,
You capital city of dreams,
You capital city of dreams

Those who hurt you will call you today?s Babylon
A false light deceiving whose best days are gone
But all the misleading?s with those who condemn
For you?re more of a new world Jerusalem
I?m asked if I?m worried and want to leave town
But I?m not one to kick those I love when they?re down
So I?m here for the keeping, my loyalty?s true
You gave me my future, now I?ll give yours to you
New York, you wonder, don?t crack at the seams,
You capital city of dreams
You capital city of dreams
Capital city of dreams
Capital city