Lyrics
Start spreading the news
Expressing the beginning of sharing some news or information.
I'm leaving today
Announcing the departure or leaving on the current day.
I want to be a part of it, New York, New York
Desire to become involved and be a part of the vibrant city, New York.
These vagabond shoes
Referring to a pair of wanderer's shoes that are eager to wander or explore.
Are longing to stray
Indicating a strong longing for adventure or straying from the usual path.
And make a brand new start of it
Expressing the intention to start anew in New York.
New York, New York
Reiterating the desire to be in New York and be a part of its energy.
I want to wake up in the city that never sleeps
Expressing the wish to wake up in the lively and bustling city of New York.
To find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap
Aspiration to discover oneself as successful and prominent in New York.
These little town blues
Referring to the desire to leave behind any blues or sadness from small towns.
Are melting away
Indicating the resolution of overcoming any negative emotions or difficulties.
I'll brand a brand new start of it
Commitment to making a fresh start in the historical city of New York.
In old New York
Referring to New York as an old and established city.
If I can make it there
Expressing the goal to achieve success in New York.
I'll make it anywhere
Conveying the belief that success in New York implies success anywhere.
It's up to you, New York, New York
Empowering New York, suggesting that the city has a role in determining success.
I want to wake up in the city that never sleeps
Reiteration of the desire to wake up in the city that never sleeps.
To find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap
Re-emphasizing the aspiration to be recognized and successful in New York.
These little town blues
Continuing the theme of leaving behind any negative emotions from small towns.
Are melting away
Expressing the idea that the difficulties are fading away.
I'll brand a brand new start of it
Commitment to a new beginning in the historical context of New York.
In old New York
Reiteration of the desire to succeed and make a mark in New York.
If I can make it there
Reaffirming the belief that success in New York implies success anywhere.
I'll make it anywhere
Empowering New York and emphasizing its role in determining success.
It's up to you, New York, New York
Stressing that the outcome is dependent on the city of New York.
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