Theme from New York, New York
Embracing Dreams: A Journey through the Heart of New York
Lyrics
Start spreadin' the news, I'm leavin' today
Expressing the beginning of spreading news about leaving at the current time.
I want to be a part of it
Expressing the desire to become involved or integrated into New York.
New York, New York
Referring to the city of New York.
These vagabond shoes, are longing to stray
Describing a strong longing of the shoes to wander or explore.
Right through the very heart of it
Directly through the center or essence of New York.
New York, New York
Referencing New York again.
I wanna to wake up, in a city that doesn't sleep
Expressing the desire to wake up in a city that's lively throughout the night.
And find I'm king of the hill
To discover oneself at the pinnacle of success or accomplishment.
Top of the heap
To be the best or most successful.
These little town blues
Referring to feelings of melancholy or dissatisfaction in a small town.
Are melting away
Expressing the idea that those blues or feelings are disappearing.
I'll make a brand new start of it
Expressing the intent to start anew in the city of New York.
In old New York
Referring to New York as an established, historic place.
If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere
Expressing the belief that if one can succeed in New York, success is possible anywhere.
It's up to you, New York, New York
Leaving the outcome or success in the hands of New York.
New York, New York
Repeating the desire to wake up in an always-active city.
I want to wake up in a city that never sleeps
Desiring recognition and success as the top individual in the city.
And find I'm a number one, top of the list
To be at the highest position or rank, emphasizing supremacy.
King of the hill, a number one
Repeating the desire for top success and recognition.
These little town blues, are melting away
Similar to line 13, expressing the fading away of dissatisfaction or sadness associated with small towns.
I'm gonna make a brand new start of it
Reiterating the intention to start anew in New York.
In old New York
Referring to the historical aspects of New York.
And
Serves as a transitional line to connect previous statements.
If I can make it there
Expressing the belief that if success is achieved in New York, it's possible elsewhere.
I'm gonna make it anywhere
Reiterating the confidence to succeed anywhere after success in New York.
It's up to you, New York
Emphasizing that the outcome or success relies on the city of New York.
New York
Repeating the name of the city, New York.
New York
Repeating the name of the city, New York, as a concluding remark.
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