Story Behind The Song
Written on the 1 year anniversary of 9/11. I was in lower Manhattan that day so the event resonated with me in a huge way.
Song Description
Song is about how despite the fact that NYC was bruised after 9/11, it's still strong, still hard to navigate through and hard to succeed in. For better or worse, it's still true that if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.
| Song Length |
3:29 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Pop - Classic |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Poignant |
Subject |
Patriotic, Will |
| Similar Artists |
Billy Joel, Paul Simon |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
New York
I have always been scared of New York
I have always been lost in New York
I know I am gonna be some day in New York
I am still looking to break into New York
I still wanna feel safe in New York
I still wanna be loved some day in New York
Baby, the lights will shine for someone tonight in New York
Down in New York
I have never been far from New York
I am still wanting to save my New York
I wanna be both the kind and queen of New York
Babe, the lights will shine for someone tonight
And babe, all that broke my heart is still alive in New York
I am going down to New York