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Jennifer Warnes First We Take Manhattan Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 9/10 [1 vote]Album: Famous Blue Raincoat: 20th Anniversary Edition / Original Release Date: 2007-08-07Genre: Singer/SongwriterSong Duration: 3 min 46 sec
First We Take Manhattan
Jennifer Warnes
Jennifer Warnes
JENNIFER WARNES
- First We Take Manhattan LyricsThey sentenced me to twenty years of boredom
For trying to change the system from within
I'm coming now, I'm coming to reward them
First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin
I'm guided by a signal in the heavens
I'm guided by this birthmark on my skin
I'm guided by the beauty of our weapons
First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin
I'd really like to live beside you, baby
I love your body and your spirit and your clothes
But you see that line there moving through the station?
I told you, I told you, told you I was one of those
Ah, you loved me as a loser
But now you're worried that I just might win
You know the way to stop me, but you don't have the discipline
How many nights I prayed for this, to let my work begin
First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin
I don't like your fashion business, mister
And I don't like these drugs that keep you thin
I don't like what happened to my sister
First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin
I'd really like to live beside you, baby
I love your body and your spirit and your clothes
But you see that line there movin' through the station?
I told you, I told you, told you I was one of those
And I thank you for those items that you sent me
The monkey and the plywood violin
I practiced every night, now I'm ready
First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin
I am guided
Ah, remember me, I used to live for music
Remember me, I brought your groceries in
Well, it's Father's Day and everybody's wounded
First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin
For trying to change the system from within
I'm coming now, I'm coming to reward them
First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin
I'm guided by a signal in the heavens
I'm guided by this birthmark on my skin
I'm guided by the beauty of our weapons
First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin
I'd really like to live beside you, baby
I love your body and your spirit and your clothes
But you see that line there moving through the station?
I told you, I told you, told you I was one of those
Ah, you loved me as a loser
But now you're worried that I just might win
You know the way to stop me, but you don't have the discipline
How many nights I prayed for this, to let my work begin
First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin
And I don't like these drugs that keep you thin
I don't like what happened to my sister
First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin
I'd really like to live beside you, baby
I love your body and your spirit and your clothes
But you see that line there movin' through the station?
I told you, I told you, told you I was one of those
And I thank you for those items that you sent me
The monkey and the plywood violin
I practiced every night, now I'm ready
First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin
I am guided
Ah, remember me, I used to live for music
Remember me, I brought your groceries in
Well, it's Father's Day and everybody's wounded
First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin
Facts about First We Take Manhattan
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First We Take Manhattan is written by Leonard Cohen.
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It is first released on August 07, 2007 as part of Jennifer Warnes's album "Famous Blue Raincoat: 20th Anniversary Edition" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we search for the deeper meaning hidden within the lines, the song "First We Take Manhattan" by Jennifer Warnes expresses a rebellious attitude toward the established society and its systems by resorting to the analogy of capturing cities as the symbol of the fight for change and the quest to be free from restrictions. The majority of the song's lyrics revolve around the themes of empowerment, social commentary, anger, freedom, and inspiration. However, the song still accentuates the necessity of opposing the power, having a mentor, and the conflict of one' soul and even the cost of personal sacrifice along with the critique of the social standards. Rebellion, violence, and drug admissions along with societal critique are some of the themes addressed in the lyrics. Through strong language and the overall tone, the song hints at a rating of PG-13 which means that some content may not be suitable for children younger than 13.
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First We Take Manhattan falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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First We Take Manhattan song length is 3 minutes and 46 seconds.
Who wrote First We Take Manhattan lyrics?
First We Take Manhattan is written by Leonard Cohen.
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When was First We Take Manhattan released?
It is first released on August 07, 2007 as part of Jennifer Warnes's album "Famous Blue Raincoat: 20th Anniversary Edition" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind First We Take Manhattan lyrics?
When we search for the deeper meaning hidden within the lines, the song "First We Take Manhattan" by Jennifer Warnes expresses a rebellious attitude toward the established society and its systems by resorting to the analogy of capturing cities as the symbol of the fight for change and the quest to be free from restrictions. The majority of the song's lyrics revolve around the themes of empowerment, social commentary, anger, freedom, and inspiration. However, the song still accentuates the necessity of opposing the power, having a mentor, and the conflict of one' soul and even the cost of personal sacrifice along with the critique of the social standards. Rebellion, violence, and drug admissions along with societal critique are some of the themes addressed in the lyrics. Through strong language and the overall tone, the song hints at a rating of PG-13 which means that some content may not be suitable for children younger than 13.
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Which genre is First We Take Manhattan?
First We Take Manhattan falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song First We Take Manhattan?
First We Take Manhattan song length is 3 minutes and 46 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Leonard Cohen
Record Label(s): 2007 Porch Light, LLC
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