New York U2

"New York" by U2, released in 2000, is a #Rock song that captures the band's complex feelings about the city. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and disillusionment, reflecting themes of love, loss, and the search for identity amidst the hustle of urban life. Musically, it features an atmospheric sound with a blend of rock and pop elements, characterized by a prominent guitar riff and Bono's emotive vocals. The song resonates with listeners as a tribute to New York's vibrant yet challenging nature, cementing its cultural significance in the post-9/11 era.

[Verse 1]
In New York freedom looks like too many choices
In New York I found a friend to drown out the other voices
Voices on the cell phone
Voices from home
Voices of the hard sell
Voices down the stairwell in New York
Just got a place in New York

[Verse 2]
In New York summers get hot, well into the hundreds
You can't walk around the block without a change of clothing
Hot as a hairdryer in your face
Hot as a handbag and a can of mace
In New York
I just got a place in New York
New York, New York

[Verse 3]
In New York you can forget, forget how to sit still
Tell yourself you will stay in
But it's down to Alphaville

[Chorus]
New York
New York, New York
New York, New York
New York (Ah ooh)

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