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Beastie Boys An Open Letter To Nyc Lyrics
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An Open Letter To Nyc
Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys
BEASTIE BOYS
- An Open Letter To Nyc LyricsListen you all New Yorkers
Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten
From the Battery to the top of Manhattan
Asian, Middle-Eastern and Latin
Black, White, New York you make it happen
Brownstones, water towers, trees, skyscrapers
Writers, prize fighters and Wall Street traders
We come together on the subway cars
Diversity unified, whoever you are
We're doing fine on the One and Nine line
On the L we're doin' swell
On the number Ten bus we fight and fuss
'Cause we're thorough in the boroughs
And that's a must
I remember when the Deuce was all porno flicks
Running home after school to play pix
At lunch I'd go to Blimpies down on Montague Street
And hit the Fulton Street Mall for the sneakers on my feet
Dear New York I hope you're doing well
I know a lot's happen and you've been through hell
So, we give thanks for providing a home
Through your gates at Ellis Island we passed in droves
Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten
From the Battery to the top of Manhattan
Asian, Middle-Eastern and Latin
Black, White, New York you make it happen
The L.I.E. the B.Q.E
Hippies at the band shell with the L.S.D.
Get my BVD's from VIM
You know I'm reppin' Manhattan the best I can
Stopped off at Bleeker Bob's got thrown out
Sneakin' in at 4 AM after going out
You didn't rob me in the park at Dianna Ross
But everybody started looting when the light went off
From the South South Bronx on out to Queens Bridge
From Hollis Queens right down to Bay Ridge
From Castle Hill to the Lower East Side
From 1010 WINS to Live At Five
Dear New York, this is a love letter
To you and how you brought us together
We can't say enough about all you do
'Cause in the city were ourselves and electric too
Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten
From the Battery to the top of Manhattan
Asian, Middle-Eastern and Latin
Black, White, New York you make it happen
Shout out the South Bronx where my mom hails from
Right next to High Bridge across from Harlem
To the Grand Concourse where my mom and dad met
Before they moved on down to the Upper West
I see you're still strong after all that's gone on
Life long we dedicate this song
Just a little something to show some respect
To the city that blends and mends and tests
Since 911 we're still livin'
And lovin' life we've been given
Ain't nothing gonna take that away from us
Were lookin' pretty and gritty 'cause in the city we trust
Dear New York, I know a lot has changed
2 towers down but you're still in the game
Home to many rejecting know one
Accepting peoples of all places, wherever they're from
Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten
From the Battery to the top of Manhattan
Asian, Middle-Eastern and Latin
Black, White, New York you make it happen
Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten
From the Battery to the top of Manhattan
Asian, Middle-Eastern and Latin
Black, White, New York you make it happen
New York
New York
New York city
Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten
From the Battery to the top of Manhattan
Asian, Middle-Eastern and Latin
Black, White, New York you make it happen
Brownstones, water towers, trees, skyscrapers
Writers, prize fighters and Wall Street traders
We come together on the subway cars
Diversity unified, whoever you are
We're doing fine on the One and Nine line
On the L we're doin' swell
On the number Ten bus we fight and fuss
'Cause we're thorough in the boroughs
And that's a must
I remember when the Deuce was all porno flicks
Running home after school to play pix
At lunch I'd go to Blimpies down on Montague Street
And hit the Fulton Street Mall for the sneakers on my feet
Dear New York I hope you're doing well
I know a lot's happen and you've been through hell
So, we give thanks for providing a home
Through your gates at Ellis Island we passed in droves
Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten
From the Battery to the top of Manhattan
Asian, Middle-Eastern and Latin
Black, White, New York you make it happen
The L.I.E. the B.Q.E
Hippies at the band shell with the L.S.D.
Get my BVD's from VIM
You know I'm reppin' Manhattan the best I can
Stopped off at Bleeker Bob's got thrown out
Sneakin' in at 4 AM after going out
You didn't rob me in the park at Dianna Ross
But everybody started looting when the light went off
From the South South Bronx on out to Queens Bridge
From Hollis Queens right down to Bay Ridge
From 1010 WINS to Live At Five
Dear New York, this is a love letter
To you and how you brought us together
We can't say enough about all you do
'Cause in the city were ourselves and electric too
Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten
From the Battery to the top of Manhattan
Asian, Middle-Eastern and Latin
Black, White, New York you make it happen
Shout out the South Bronx where my mom hails from
Right next to High Bridge across from Harlem
To the Grand Concourse where my mom and dad met
Before they moved on down to the Upper West
I see you're still strong after all that's gone on
Life long we dedicate this song
Just a little something to show some respect
To the city that blends and mends and tests
Since 911 we're still livin'
And lovin' life we've been given
Ain't nothing gonna take that away from us
Were lookin' pretty and gritty 'cause in the city we trust
Dear New York, I know a lot has changed
2 towers down but you're still in the game
Home to many rejecting know one
Accepting peoples of all places, wherever they're from
Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten
From the Battery to the top of Manhattan
Asian, Middle-Eastern and Latin
Black, White, New York you make it happen
Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten
From the Battery to the top of Manhattan
Asian, Middle-Eastern and Latin
Black, White, New York you make it happen
New York
New York
New York city
Facts about An Open Letter To Nyc
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An Open Letter To Nyc is written by Michael Louis Diamond, Adam Horovitz, Adam Nathaniel Yauch, David Lynn Thomas, Cheetah Chrome.
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It is first released on June 07, 2004 as part of Beastie Boys's album "To the 5 Boroughs" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 11st track on this album.
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When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, the 'An Open Letter To NYC' song of the Beastie Boys shows the diversity and the toughness of New York City, at the same time it points out how people from different backgrounds unite. The words of the song honor the past of the city, stating famous places and events, while showing love and thanks to the city that has gone through hard times like 9/11 but still stands as a power and a place that accepts all. The lyrics of An open letter to nyc mostly point out love, nostalgia, joy, social commentary and reflection. The song, on the other hand, makes it clear that these motifs are linked by the threads of diversity and unity, memory and nostalgia, resilience and strength and love for the city. There are parts in the lyrics that contain references to adult themes and activities, such as a mention of nightlife and some historical context, which is not very suitable for very young children, that make up past experiences in the city. Nevertheless, since there is no use of explicit language, violence, or drugs the song is suitable for older children as long as there is parental guidance.
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An Open Letter To Nyc falls under the genres Hip Hop, Rap.
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An Open Letter To Nyc song length is 4 minutes and 18 seconds.
Who wrote An Open Letter To Nyc lyrics?
An Open Letter To Nyc is written by Michael Louis Diamond, Adam Horovitz, Adam Nathaniel Yauch, David Lynn Thomas, Cheetah Chrome.
✔️
When was An Open Letter To Nyc released?
It is first released on June 07, 2004 as part of Beastie Boys's album "To the 5 Boroughs" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 11st track on this album.
✔️
What is the meaning behind An Open Letter To Nyc lyrics?
When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, the 'An Open Letter To NYC' song of the Beastie Boys shows the diversity and the toughness of New York City, at the same time it points out how people from different backgrounds unite. The words of the song honor the past of the city, stating famous places and events, while showing love and thanks to the city that has gone through hard times like 9/11 but still stands as a power and a place that accepts all. The lyrics of An open letter to nyc mostly point out love, nostalgia, joy, social commentary and reflection. The song, on the other hand, makes it clear that these motifs are linked by the threads of diversity and unity, memory and nostalgia, resilience and strength and love for the city. There are parts in the lyrics that contain references to adult themes and activities, such as a mention of nightlife and some historical context, which is not very suitable for very young children, that make up past experiences in the city. Nevertheless, since there is no use of explicit language, violence, or drugs the song is suitable for older children as long as there is parental guidance.
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Which genre is An Open Letter To Nyc?
An Open Letter To Nyc falls under the genres Hip Hop, Rap.
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How long is the song An Open Letter To Nyc?
An Open Letter To Nyc song length is 4 minutes and 18 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Michael Louis Diamond, Adam Horovitz, Adam Nathaniel Yauch, David Lynn Thomas, Cheetah Chrome
Record Label(s): 2004 Capitol Records, Inc and Beastie Boys All rights reserved
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