"New York"

[yertle-the-turtle]

I like everything about it except for Bono.

 

[miss becky]

..agreed, ATYCLB is may be a little "sleepy" (Liked your adjective, Utoo) at the end. The scenario New York describes is kind of depressing too. It's about a mid-life crisis situation. Love the rest of the album, but I don't care for the gray picture of New York.

I always thought that was the point, though. The song shows the darker, more seductive side of the city. I wouldn't expect a wide-eyed paean to the city. Maybe on October or even War, when the band was still fairly new to America. But not in the year 2000.

 

[SunBloc]

There is nothing wrong in exploring the darker side of a situation. I think this is why we love U2's work - because we are realists and have many different emotions.. several at the same time, even. U2 has a great ability to paint a clear picture thru lyrics and music for people, and it is probably different from person to person. For me, this song brings about an emotion that I don't really want to hold on to. Interestingly, this has Nothing to do with New York, the city. Just seems a little like there's too much of a drifting hopelessness. The U2 songs I like best have some sense of hope, playfullness, or an intent to fight whatever wrong they're up against.

Sorry I rambled on. The band has not created a song that I dislike. Just like others better.

 

[The New Radical]

New York

I like/love New York. Song. I think it's pretty good made well made song.

I don't know what elese to say, really.

 

[MsMofoGone]

New York is my second fave off ATYCLB ... it totally rocks !!

Oh, how I this song !!

 

[LuvandPeace1980]

New York is my second fave off ATYCLB ... it totally rocks !!

Oh, how I this song !!

Me 2

It's not as poppy as the other ones..
And I like the drumming in the song.. the little jitter at the beginning leadin up to the first verse is brilliant.

 

[Niceman]

I quite like the music, but the song contains the worst lyrics Bono has EVER written. It is embarrasing for me to listen to.

 

[LuvandPeace1980]

I quite like the music, but the song contains the worst lyrics Bono has EVER written. It is embarrasing for me to listen to.

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[MrBrau1]

it fits the vibe of the city at night perfectly.

that's why i've always liked the song. liked it alot.

amen.

 

[OceanGirl]

I cant tell you why - but I don't care for it. I always skip New York and Grace.

Me too.

 

[Nisse]

One of two songs (the other being WILATW) that rocks on an album full of otherwise cute and poppy songs.

 

[pop marter]

New York is very energised and it wakes the album up towards the end. I actually think the lyrics are great.

It makes me want to see New York badly!