Hey Americana
Hey Americana Nights: A Love Story in City Lights
Lyrics
The city looks different in the dark
The city appears different during nighttime.
Everything closes but the bars
Despite everything closing, bars remain open.
And we know no one here
The speaker and their partner are unfamiliar with everyone in the city.
Your hand's in mine and everyone stares
The speaker and their partner attract attention while holding hands.
It's not like we're gonna care
The attention received is disregarded because they don't know anyone.
Cause we know no one here
Reiteration of not knowing anyone in the city.
And maybe this time they'll leave us alone
Hoping to be left alone this time.
But some guy at the bar starts sliding close
A man at the bar approaches, potentially causing trouble.
And he says, Hey Americana
The man at the bar addresses the speaker as "Americana."
Chica bella, como te llamas?
The man continues in Spanish, complimenting the speaker's beauty and asking for their name.
I push him off, say let's go
The speaker rejects the man's advances and suggests leaving.
Ah, Hey Americana
The man at the bar again calls the speaker "Americana."
Te vi de lejos y tuve ganas
In Spanish, he expresses desire after seeing the speaker from a distance.
I push him off and hold you close
The speaker pushes the man away and embraces their partner.
Oh, I don't care,
Emphasis on not caring about external distractions.
I push him off and hold you close
Repetition of pushing the man away and holding the partner close.
We only had a couple months
Reflecting on a short but meaningful relationship.
But I smile when I think about us
Smiling when reminiscing about the past relationship.
Cause you were stunning, dear
Complimenting the partner's stunning appearance.
And maybe this time they'll leave us alone
Hoping to be left alone again.
But some guy at the bar starts sliding close
A new man at the bar approaches, potentially repeating the scenario.
And he says, Hey Americana
The new man addresses the speaker as "Americana."
Chica bella, como te llamas?
In Spanish, he compliments the speaker's beauty and asks for their name.
I push him off, say let's go
Rejecting the new man and suggesting leaving again.
Ah, Hey Americana
The new man repeats the phrase "Hey, Americana."
Te vi de lejos y tuve ganas
In Spanish, expressing desire after seeing the speaker from a distance.
I push him off and hold you close
Pushing the new man away and holding the partner close.
Oh, I don't care,
Emphasis on not caring about external distractions.
I push him off and hold you close
Repetition of pushing the new man away and holding the partner close.
Your American accent
Highlighting the partner's American accent.
And me teaching you Spanish
Recalling language exchange with the partner (Spanish teaching).
Going out to dance, planning trips to France
Enjoying activities together, including planning trips.
That shit felt like a movie
Describing the relationship as cinematic and memorable.
Bars on the rooftop, see the whole city
Envisioning scenes at bars with rooftop views.
And you, and me
Emphasizing the connection between the speaker and their partner.
Asking to hold hands
Requesting to hold hands, a gesture of affection.
Hey Americana
The new man at the bar repeats the earlier approach.
Chica bella, como te llamas?
Addressing the speaker as "Americana" again.
I push him off, say let's go
Rejecting the new man and suggesting leaving once more.
Ah, Hey Americana
The new man repeats the phrase "Hey, Americana."
Te vi de lejos y tuve ganas
In Spanish, expressing desire after seeing the speaker from a distance.
I push him off and hold you close
Pushing the new man away and holding the partner close.
Oh, I don't care,
Emphasis on not caring about external distractions.
I push him off and hold you close
Repetition of pushing the new man away and holding the partner close.
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