When You Got to New York
Navigating Dreams and Realities: When You Got to New York
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When you got to New York you were sleeping on floors
Arriving in New York and facing initial hardships, possibly living on minimal accommodations.
But you were sure it was better
Despite challenges, being optimistic about the decision to move to New York.
And you would get hungry
Expecting difficulties, including hunger, in the pursuit of dreams.
You didn't have money but you drank every night
Financial struggles but finding solace in nightly drinking.
Between the subways and sunshine
Busy city life with little time for personal correspondence.
There just wasn't the time to write any letters
Challenges in balancing time between work and personal relationships.
But it was out of your hands
Acceptance of circumstances beyond control.
You hoped your friends would understand
Hoping for understanding from friends despite challenges.
You never felt so high in your life
Feeling a sense of euphoria or accomplishment in the city.
But now you're out of breath from your cheap cigarettes
Experiencing exhaustion from unhealthy habits and early mornings.
And the wrong side of 7AM
Struggling with restlessness but knowing that every night has its end.
You can't sit still but you eventually will
Anticipating a period of rest despite current restlessness.
'Cause every night comes to an end
Recognizing the transient nature of nights and experiences.
So draw up a list of new things to resist
Planning to resist new challenges and temptations.
And the people you kissed last year
Reflecting on past relationships and encounters.
Then on the back draw a map to the ones that are still there
Acknowledging the importance of enduring connections.
Not one part of your skyscraper heart
Struggling to understand genuine emotions within oneself.
Can figure out which is for real
Confusion about distinguishing authentic feelings in a complex emotional state.
You can't come clean when you're stuck in between
Difficulty in being honest when caught between conflicting emotions.
These ways that you constantly feel
Navigating through constant emotional fluctuations.
So what do you tell yourself?
Questioning one's own narrative and self-perception.
What do you tell the strangers that sleep in your room?
Addressing the challenges posed by unfamiliar individuals sharing personal space.
What do you tell your friends?
Contemplating what to reveal to friends about personal struggles.
What do you tell the lovers that left you too soon?
Reflecting on past relationships that ended prematurely.
Where did they run off to?
Wondering about the whereabouts of those who left unexpectedly.
Give me a reason that I can believe in
Seeking a compelling reason to believe in someone or something.
And I will believe in you
Expressing a willingness to believe if provided with a convincing reason.
Tell me a reason why I should believe
Requesting a valid reason to believe in a person or situation.
'Cause I want to, I want to
An expressed desire to believe, indicating openness to persuasion.
Tell me a story or tell me a secret
Openness to hearing personal stories or secrets, regardless of novelty.
It don't have to be nothing new
Emphasizing the value of connection, even if the shared information is not groundbreaking.
Just hold on to me while we walk through the leaves
Inviting companionship during a contemplative walk through nature.
If you want to, if you want to
Expressing a desire for emotional support during moments of vulnerability.
'Cause I want to know
An overarching desire to understand others and be understood.
What do you tell yourself?
Revisiting the question of self-reflection and disclosure.
What do you tell the darkness that stays in your room?
Addressing the enduring presence of darkness or challenges in one's personal space.
What do you see at night
Contemplating thoughts and observations during the nighttime.
When all of last year's lights are no longer of interest to you?
Reflecting on the changing significance of past experiences and memories.
What do you hold on to?
Pondering what remains significant and meaningful in the face of evolving circumstances.
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