Story Behind The Song
This song was written in response to a movie listing in Broadjam.
Song Description
A man longs to return home to New York City. Forced to leave, he's wandered the world for years and fears he may never get back to the city he loves.
| Song Length |
5:27 |
Genre |
Pop - General, Pop - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Poignant |
Subject |
Loneliness, City |
| Similar Artists |
Coldplay, Beck |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I Heart New York
I met a man the other day
He was walking my way
He looked like he had no home
And his clothes were all worn
And his face was all worn
And he looked like he had no one
He said I'm a wanderer
I've wandered far away
I've been on this road so long
That I can't count the days
I wear this old shirt it helps me
When I've lost my way
And it says
It says
I heart New York
So we talked for awhile
Then he turned and he smiled
He said New York was my hometown
He showed me his kids
The house in Queens where he'd lived
And the day that it all went wrong
Now I'm just a wanderer
Wish I was home again
It seems like this road's so long
There's no way back my friend
I wear this old shirt it helps
When I feel I'm at my end
And it says
It says
I heart New York
I heart New York
I met a man the other day
He was from New York City
Some day he's gonna follow his heart back home
Written by: Alan Hovden
Email: ahovden@gmail.com
Ph: 604-737-1308