Welcome to New York
Taylor Swift
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Walkin' through a crowd, the village is a glow Kaleidoscope of loud heartbeats under coats Everybody here wanted somethin' more Searchin' for a sound we hadn't heard before And it said Welcome to New York It's been waitin' for you Welcome to New York, welcome to New York Welcome to New York It's been waitin' for you Welcome to New York, welcome to New York It's a new soundtrack I could dance to this beat, beat forevermore The lights are so bright but they never blind me, me Welcome to New York It's been waitin' for you Welcome to New York, welcome to New York When we first dropped our bags on apartment floors Took our broken hearts, put them in a drawer Everybody here was someone else before And you can want who you want Boys and boys and girls and girls Welcome to New York It's been waitin' for you Welcome to New York, welcome to New York Welcome to New York It's been waitin' for you Welcome to New York, welcome to New York It's a new soundtrack I could dance to this beat, beat forevermore The lights are so bright but they never blind me, me Welcome to New York (New York!) It's been waitin' for you Welcome to New York, welcome to New York Like any great love, it keeps you guessing Like any real love, it's ever-changing Like any true love, it drives you crazy But you know you wouldn't change anything, anything, anything Welcome to New York It's been waitin' for you Welcome to New York, welcome to New York Welcome to New York It's been waitin' for you Welcome to New York, welcome to New York It's a new soundtrack I could dance to this beat The lights are so bright but they never blind me Welcome to New York New soundtrack It's been waitin' for you Welcome to New York The lights are so bright but they never blind me Welcome to New York So bright, they never blind me Welcome to New York Welcome to New York
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Written by: RYAN TEDDER, TAYLOR SWIFT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Welcome to New York" is the opening track from Taylor's fifth studio album, "1989," which was released in 2014.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by Swift's move to New York City. She felt a liberating sense of anonymity and independence, which she captured in the song.
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Songwriting CreditsTaylor Swift co-wrote the song with Swedish songwriter and producer Max Martin, and Shellback.
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Sales SuccessSince its release, "Welcome to New York" has been certified Gold in the US by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 500,000 units.
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Charitable CausesTaylor Swift announced in November 2014 that she would donate all proceeds from the sales of the single to New York City Public Schools.
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Gay Rights InspirationTaylor Swift has stated that "Welcome to New York" was inspired by the same-sex couples she noticed in The Big Apple, expressing that she loves how open the city is.
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Studio RecordingThe song was recorded in MXM Studio, Los Angeles, United States.
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Critic ReviewsThe song received mixed reviews from music critics, some praised its synth-pop style while others criticized its lyrics as being simplistic and cliched.
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LGBTQ+ AnthemDue to its messaging of inclusivity and acceptance, "Welcome to New York" has been frequently used as an anthem for LGBTQ+ rights movements.
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Sonic DepartureThe album "1989," including the song "Welcome to New York," marked a significant departure from Taylor Swift's previous country music style, solidifying her transition into pop music.
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