Lyrics
Some folks like to get away
Expressing that some people prefer to take breaks or vacations.
Take a holiday from the neighborhood
Choosing to escape the familiar surroundings of one's neighborhood.
Hop a flight to Miami Beach or to Hollywood
Considering options like flying to Miami Beach or Hollywood for a getaway.
But I'm takin' a Greyhound
Opting for a Greyhound bus journey along the Hudson River line.
On the Hudson River line
Specifically mentioning the location of the Greyhound bus route.
I'm in a New York state of mind
Declaring a preference for a state of mind associated with New York.
Seen all those movie stars
Observing and acknowledging the presence of movie stars in the vicinity.
And their fancy cars and their limousines
Noting the luxury possessions of celebrities, such as fancy cars and limousines.
Been high in the Rockies, under the evergreens
Having experienced high altitudes in the Rockies, surrounded by evergreen trees.
But I know what I'm needin'
Expressing awareness of personal needs and desires.
And I don't wanna waste more time
Asserting a determination not to waste any more time.
I'm in a New York state of mind
Reiterating the preference for a New York state of mind.
It was so easy livin' day by day
Reflecting on a past when life was uncomplicated and carefree.
Out of touch with the rhythm and blues
Acknowledging a detachment from the rhythm and blues genre.
But now I need a little give and take
Expressing a current need for reciprocity or mutual interactions.
The New York Times and the Daily News
Mentioning reliance on reputable newspapers like The New York Times and the Daily News.
Comes down to reality
Confronting reality and expressing acceptance, indicating contentment.
And it's fine with me cause I've let it slide
Being fine with letting certain things go or not dwelling on them.
I don't care if it's Chinatown or up on Riverside
Indifferent to the specific neighborhood, whether it's Chinatown or Riverside.
I don't have any reasons
Acknowledging a lack of explicit reasons for choices made in the past.
I've left them all behind
Leaving behind all previous justifications or explanations.
I'm in a New York state of mind
Reaffirming the current state of mind associated with New York.
I don't have any reasons
Reiterating the absence of specific reasons for decisions made.
Cause left them all behind
Confirming the intentional abandonment of justifications or reasons.
I'm in a New York, I'm in a New York state of mind
Reiterating the current state of mind aligned with New York.
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