“Ever Since New York” is the second song to have been performed off of Harry Styles' self-titled debut solo album. It is a slow folk-style song, which adds to the already eclectic range of genres making up the rest of the album. The song details a strong sadness seemingly about a disconnection and a...
[Verse 1]
Tell me something, tell me something
You don't know nothing, just pretend you do
I need something, tell me something new
Choose your words, 'cause there's no antidote
For this curse, oh, what's it waiting for?
Must this hurt you just before you go?
[Chorus]
Oh, tell me something I don't already know
Oh, tell me something I don't already know
[Verse 2]
Brooklyn saw me, empty at the news
There's no water inside this swimming pool
Almost over, had enough from you
And I've been praying, I never did before
Understand I'm talking to the walls
I've been praying ever since New York
[Chorus]
Oh, tell me something I don't already know
Oh, tell me something I don't already know
Oh, tell me something I don't already know
Oh, tell me something I don't already know
[Bridge]
Tell me something, tell me something
You don't know nothing, just pretend you do
Tell me something just before you go
[Chorus]
Oh, tell me something I don't already know
Oh, tell me something I don't already know
Oh, tell me something I don't already know
Oh, tell me something I don't already know
[Instrumental Outro]
Ever Since New York was written by Alex Salibian & Mitch Rowland & Ryan Nasci & Tyler Johnson & Jeff Bhasker & Harry Styles.
Ever Since New York was produced by Tyler Johnson & Alex Salibian & Jeff Bhasker.
Harry Styles released Ever Since New York on Sat Apr 15 2017.
Harry Styles debuted the song on Saturday Night Live on April 15, 2017 as his second performance of the night.
The opening guitar chords of “Ever Since New York” are reminiscent of the opening to Filter’s 1999 “Take a Picture.”
“Ever Since New York” is certified Gold by the RIAA.