New York
New York

Snow Patrol - New York Lyrics

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Nov 11, 2011
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New York Music Video

New York Lyrics

If you were here beside me, instead of in New York
If the curve of you was curved on me
I'd tell you that I loved you, before I even knew you
'Cause I loved the simple thought of you

If our hearts are never broken and there's no joy in the mending
There's so much this hurt can teach us both,
And there's distance and there's silence, your words have never left me,
They're the prayer that I say every day

Come on, come out, come here, come here
Come on, come out, come here, come here
Come on, come out, come here, come here
Come on, come out, come here, come here

The lone neon lights and the ache of the ocean
And the fire that was starting to spark
I miss it all, from the love to the lightning
And the lack of it snaps me in two

If you were here beside me, instead of in New York
In the arms you said you'd never leave
I'd tell you that it's simple and it was only ever thus
There is nowhere else that I belong

Come on, come out, come here, come here
Come on, come out, come here, come here
Come on, come out, come here, come here
Come on, come out, come here, come here

The lone neon lights and the ache of the ocean,
And the fire that was starting to spark
I miss it all from the love to the lightning
And the lack of it snaps me in two
Just give me a sign, there's an end with a beginning
To the quiet chaos driving me back
The lone neon lights and the warmth of the ocean
And the fire that was starting to go out

Writer(s): Gary Lightbody, Nathan Connolly, Jonathan Graham Quinn, Tom Simpson, Paul Wilson, Garret Jacknife Lee, John Mcdaid
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was 'New York' by Snow Patrol released?

    'New York' was released as a digital download on December 20, 2011, in the United States.

  2. Who inspired Gary Lightbody's writing process for 'New York'?

    Gary Lightbody was inspired by Michael Stipe, the vocalist of R.E.M., who visited the studio and made some suggestions. This interaction helped Lightbody overcome his writer's block.

  3. Who co-wrote the song 'New York' with Gary Lightbody?

    Gary Lightbody co-wrote 'New York' with Snow Patrol pianist Johnny McDaid in his London studio.

  4. How did Gary Lightbody describe the story behind 'New York'?

    Gary Lightbody described 'New York' as a song about a girl he was seeing in New York. They had strong feelings for each other but were never in the same place at the same time, leading to missed opportunities.

  5. In which TV shows has 'New York' by Snow Patrol been featured?

    'New York' has been featured in the 'Suddenly' episode of Grey's Anatomy, which aired on January 5, 2012, and in Season 4, Episode 10 of The Vampire Diaries.

  6. What did music critics say about 'New York'?

    Jon Young from Spin praised its persuasive fervor. Mike Haydock from BBC Music highlighted it as a massive, sweeping song. Michael Tedder from Paste Magazine found its melody memorable, and Chad Grischow from IGN Music called it a power-ballad and a memorable offering from the album.

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