New York City
The Chainsmokers
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To know what it's like to love somebody the way I love you To know what it's like to love somebody the way I love you To know how it feels to kill yourself with bad habits To know what you want, know you'll never truly have it New York City, please go easy on me tonight New York City, please go easy on this heart of mine 'Cause I'm losing my lover to the arms of another New York City, please go easy on me tonight New York City, please go easy on me, tonight When I went away, saw your face in my rear-view I know that look on your face, that I had lost you New York City, please go easy on me tonight New York City, please go easy on this heart of mine 'Cause I'm losing my lover to the arms of another New York City, please go easy on me tonight You promised, I promised I never knew I could be this selfish Nights downtown, it's a new town But I keep thinking I see your face in the crowd But you're not here and you won't be 'Cause you love me enough to let go of me New York City, please go easy on me tonight New York City, please go easy on this heart of mine 'Cause I'm losing my lover to the arms of another New York City, please go easy on me tonight
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Written by: BRITTANY AMARADIO, ANDREW TAGGART
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"New York City" is a song by American DJ duo The Chainsmokers. It was included in their debut EP, "Bouquet", which was released on October 23, 2015.
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Song CompositionThe song is known for its down-tempo electronica sound. It is more somber and reflective in comparison to the duo's other songs, which lean more towards the electronic dance music (EDM) genre.
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Inspiration Behind the Song"New York City" is about mourning a lost love and is set against the backdrop of New York City. The lyrics describe walking through the city and being reminded of a past relationship.
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Song LyricsAndrew Taggart, one of the members of The Chainsmokers, is the key lyricist for their songs, including "New York City". His experiences and emotions greatly influence the lyrics.
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Music VideoAlthough the song did not have an official music video, a visualizer showing the lyrics along with a flashing image of a bouquet was uploaded on The Chainsmokers' Vevo channel on YouTube.
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Live Performances"New York City" has been performed in several of The Chainsmokers' concerts and tours. The song often elicits a strong response from the audience because of its resonating lyrics and haunting melody.
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ReceptionAlthough it did not chart as high as their other songs, "New York City" has garnered a steady fanbase. Many fans consider it special because it gives a glimpse into the vulnerability and emotions of The Chainsmokers.
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Cover VersionsSome artists and music enthusiasts have made cover versions of "New York City", further increasing its popularity. These covers vary from acoustic to full band renditions, showing the versatility of the song.
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Featured VocalsAlthough The Chainsmokers often collaborate with various artists for the vocals of their song, "New York City" is one of the few songs where Taggart himself is the lead vocalist.
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RankingDespite not making any notable chart performance, the song has accumulated millions of streams on digital platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, attesting its popularity among the duo's fanbase.
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