New York
Paloma Faith
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The days were long and the nights so cold The pages turn and the tale unfolds He left me for another lady She stood so tall and she never slept There was not one moment he could regret He left me for another lady He took my hand one day and told me He was leaving Me disbelieving And I I I I I I I I Had to let him go Her name was New York, New York And she took his heart away oh my Her name was New York, New York She had poisoned his sweet mind Mmmm The wolves they howled for my lost soul I fell down a deep black hole He left me for another lady She poured the drinks and she poured the power Diamond girl who could talk for hours He left me for another lady Now I am on my own He told me he was leaving And I was pleading And I I I I I I I I Had to let him go Her name was New York, New York And she took his heart away oh my Her name was New York, New York She had poisoned his sweet mind The greatest times I don't want to hear it Your new laughter lines I don't want to hear it The new found friends she introduced you to I don't wanna know them I just want to be with you Please don't make me go to New York New York She took your heart away oh my Her name was New York, New York She poisoned your sweet mind Her name was New York, New York And she took your heart away oh my Her name was New York, New York She had poisoned your sweet mind She poisoned your sweet mind
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Written by: JODI MARR, PALOMA FAITH
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Songwriter Credits"New York" was co-written by Paloma Faith, along with Jodi Marr and Greg Wells. Marr has written for artists like Mika and Ricky Martin, while Wells has produced for Katy Perry and Ariana Grande.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success, reaching number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album Information"New York" is a track on Paloma Faith's debut studio album, "Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?" which was released in 2009.
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Song ThemeThe song talks about a past lover who has moved on to someone else, and the setting of the song is the city of New York.
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Music VideoThe music video for this song depicts Faith wandering through the streets of New York, further solidifying the city as the song's theme.
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Album ReceptionThe debut album attained double platinum status in the UK, indicating the significant contribution "New York" had to its success.
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AwardsThough the song itself didn't win any awards, Paloma Faith won British Female Solo Artist at the BRIT Awards in 2015, a recognition that owes in part to the success of "New York".
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Types of MusicStylistically, the song is infused with elements of soul and jazz, embodying Faith's eclectic musical style.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "New York" for its powerful, soulful vocal performance and engaging lyrics.
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Live PerformancePaloma Faith performed "New York" at the 2009 MOBO Awards, which showcased her talent and established her as a promising artist in the British music scene.
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Backing VocalsFaith's vocals in "New York" are backed by a gospel choir, providing a dramatic emphasis and underpinning the song's hartfelt narrative.
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