Lyrics
Autumn in New York,
Autumn in New York sets the scene.
Why does it seem so inviting?
Questioning why the season feels so appealing.
Autumn in New York,
Reiteration of the setting, emphasizing its allure.
It spells the thrill of first-nighting.
Associating autumn in New York with the excitement of a first-night experience.
Glittering crowds
Describing vibrant and lively crowds.
And shimmering clouds
Highlighting the presence of dazzling clouds.
In canyons of steel,
Referring to the urban landscape with skyscrapers (canyons of steel).
They're making me feel
Expressing the impact of the surroundings on the speaker's emotions.
I'm home.
Feeling a sense of belonging and comfort in the city.
It's Autumn in New York
Emphasizing the transformative power of autumn in New York, suggesting the promise of new love.
That brings the promise of new love,
Elaborating on the romantic possibilities that autumn brings.
Autumn in New York
Repeating the association of autumn with mixed emotions, including pain.
Is of'en mingled with pain.
Acknowledging the emotional complexity of the season.
Dreamers with empty hands,
Describing dreamers with unfulfilled desires.
They sigh for exotic lands,
Yearning for distant and exotic places.
It's Autumn in New York,
Reiterating the autumn setting in New York, now with a positive connotation.
It's good to live again.
Expressing the joy of living again during this season.
This Autumn in New York
Highlighting the transformative effect of autumn on the city's appearance.
Transforms the slums into Mayfair.
Drawing a contrast between slums and Mayfair, indicating a positive change.
Autumn in New York,
Reaffirming the enchantment of autumn in New York without needing external luxuries.
You need no castles in Spain.
Rejecting the need for castles in Spain, implying that the beauty of New York in autumn is enough.
Lovers that bless the dark
Depicting lovers finding solace in the darkness of Central Park.
On benches in Central Park,
Describing a romantic scene on park benches during autumn.
It's Autumn in New York,
Reiterating the transformative and revitalizing nature of autumn in New York.
It's good to live again.
Affirming the positive impact of the season on the speaker's outlook on life.
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