Go on to New York

I was a siren calling you into the depths of yourself

A legend they warned you about

A muse and a problem

A fever that broke like the sun on the skyline

Through plane windows

You said "it's good to be home"

And I know she's relieved

You've recovered mostly

The night fits will subside

You'll readjust to city life

In New York

And I'll try to put you back where you belong Under my

Consciousness Or between the lines of a love song

As you go on to New York

I visit New York

To trace all your shadows

And haunt all your good times

It's a lifeline or a ley line

A payphone long distance call

A ringing inside your head

You wonder if you dreamt it all

I met you on the edges of your sanity

And I know you love New York

But do you miss the quiet of

The soundproof looks you gave me

You write in the basement

Then perform all the choruses You make it look effortless Some staged

Kind of happiness But I liked the songs you played in your bedroom

So I'll try to put you back where you belong

Under my consciousness

Or between the lines of a love song

As you go on to New York

I hope I see you on Broadway

Or even just a small stage in a dive bar

Either way, you're the star of my galaxy

But New York's got the gravity

It's pulling you

So go on to New York

Don't let the city Move on without you The way I pray I do

The lights are in your eyes as you talk about the future

I don't need the skyline

My whole horizon's right here

Close enough to touch it

But I wouldn't 'cause

You belong to New York

So go on to New York

She'll be there waiting

I hope you're happy

And not in the sad way

I'll try to put you

Back where you belong

As you go on

To New York