Lyrics
Buying some vintage records in Williamsberg stores
Expressing the experience of buying vintage records in Williamsberg stores.
Playing paper boats on east river shores
Recalling a joyful activity of playing with paper boats on the shores of the East River.
Meeting mermaids and lobsters in Coney Island
Describing encounters with mythical creatures like mermaids and lobsters in Coney Island.
Puking our deep fried Oreos in Astroland
Referencing a moment of indulgence, possibly excess, with deep-fried Oreos in Astroland.
Spending our days watching skylines from rooftops
Reflecting on the simple pleasure of spending days observing city skylines from rooftops.
On Independence Day, Manhattan fireworks
Recalling the spectacular experience of watching Independence Day fireworks in Manhattan.
Life is easier where the walls are red
Suggesting that life is simpler and more enjoyable in places with distinctive features, like red walls.
Brooklyn is a place stuck in my head
Expressing a strong emotional connection to Brooklyn, describing it as a place stuck in the speaker's head.
Here in Paris the rain is falling
Contrasting the experiences in Paris, mentioning falling rain, possibly indicating a sense of melancholy.
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
Affirming a deep emotional attachment to Brooklyn, declaring that the heart belongs there.
I'm sick of four star food, I want to be where life is
Expressing a desire to escape upscale dining and embrace a simpler life, referencing two-dollar pizza slices.
As simple as two bucks pizza slices
Promising to share thoughts when visiting someone, emphasizing the simplicity of communication.
I swear I'll tell you, next time I knock at your door
Expressing a commitment not to leave Brooklyn, indicating a strong sense of belonging.
That I am not leaving Brooklyn anymore
Reiterating the decision to stay in Brooklyn and not depart from the emotional connection.
Would it be that nice if you were not part of it?
Raising a rhetorical question about the attractiveness of Brooklyn without the speaker's involvement.
Would Brooklyn be worth crossing the Atlantic
Pondering the value of crossing the Atlantic for Brooklyn, suggesting its significance in the speaker's life.
Life is easier where we can join our hands
Stating that life is easier when people can come together, emphasizing the importance of unity.
Your face is a face that's stuck in my head
Describing the unforgettable nature of a particular face, suggesting a deep emotional impact.
Here in Paris rain is falling
Repeating the contrast between the rainy atmosphere in Paris and the heart's connection to Brooklyn.
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
Restating the profound emotional attachment to Brooklyn despite the challenging conditions in Paris.
Life is easier where we can join our hands
Reiterating the idea that life is better when people can unite and collaborate.
Your face is a face that's stuck in my head
Reemphasizing the impact of a specific face, highlighting the lasting impression it has on the speaker.
Here in Paris rain is falling
Repeating the contrast between the falling rain in Paris and the heart's allegiance to Brooklyn.
My heart belongs to Brooklyn
Concluding with a strong affirmation that the speaker's heart belongs to Brooklyn, reinforcing the emotional connection.
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