STEVE EARLE

- N. Y. C. Lyrics

He was standing on the highway somewhere way out in the sticks
Guitar across his shoulder like a 30 ought six
He was staring in my headlights when I come around the bend
Climbed up on my shotgun side told me with a grin

I'm going to New York City, I never really been there
Just like the way it sounds, I heard the girls are pretty
There must be something happening there
It's just too big a town

He was cold and wet and hungry, never did complain
Said he'd come a thousand miles through sleet and snow and rain
He had a hundred stories 'bout the places that he'd been
He'd hang around a little while and hit the road again

I'm going to New York City, I never really been there
Just like the way it sounds, I heard the girls are pretty
There must be something happening there
It's just too big a town

See I've been to New York City, seems like it was yesterday
I was standing like a pilgrim on the great white way
The girls were really pretty but they wouldn't talk to me
I held out about a week went back to Tennessee

So, I thought I'd better warn him and I climbed out of my car
Grabbed his battered suitcase, shouldered his guitar
I knew I was just jealous if I didn't wish him well
I slipped the kid a twenty, said "Billy, give 'em hell"

I'm going to New York City, I never really been there
Just like the way it sounds, I heard the girls are pretty
There must be something happening there
It's just too big a town

I'm going to New York City, I never really been there
Just like the way it sounds, I heard the girls are pretty
There must be something happening there
It's just too big a town

Going to New York City
Going to New York City
Going to New York City

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N. Y. C. is written and performed by Steve Earle.
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When we think about the deeper meaning of the song, in his song 'N.Y.C. (with the Supersuckers)', Steve Earle elaborates on the fascination and enigma of New York City from the perspective of a dreamer, highlighting the contrast between a dreamer's unawareness and the narrator's past disappointments, while metaphorically using the city as a representation of ambition and dreams. The lyrics of N.Y.C. predominantly portray adventure, hope, nostalgia, solitude, and reflection. Simultaneously, the song emphasizes the significance of the dreams, the journey and the adventure, nostalgia and regret, and the support and encouragement. There are elements of travel and aspiration in the lyrics, along with some mild language and imagery that might be more appropriate for an older audience. While no explicit content is present, the themes and language imply a rating that is above G.
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