New Kid in Town
Eagles * Track #2 On Hotel California
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New Kid in Town by Eagles
Release Date
Performed by
EaglesProduced by
Bill SzymczykWrited by
J. D. Souther & Don Henley & Glenn FreyAbout
“New Kid in Town” takes on two meanings. The literal interpretation involves the experience of a band becoming famous and being treated differently in society, because they are now seen as celebrities. As time passes by, another up-and-coming band becomes more popular than them, causing them to fade...
New Kid in Town Lyrics
[Verse 1]
There's talk on the street, it sounds so familiar
Great expectations, everybody's watching you
People you meet, they all seem to know you
Even your old friends treat you like you're something new
[Chorus]
Johnny-come-lately, the new kid in town
Everybody loves you, so don't let them down
[Verse 2]
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
But after a while, you're lookin' the other way
It's those restless hearts that never mend (Oh)
[Chorus]
Johnny-come-lately, the new kid in town
Will she still love you when you're not around?
[Bridge]
There's so many things you should have told her
But night after night, you're willing to hold her, just hold her
Tears on your shoulder
[Verse 3]
There's talk on the street, it's there to remind you
Doesn't really matter which side you're on
You're walking away and they're talking behind you
They will never forget you 'til somebody new comes along
[Chorus]
Where you've been lately? There's a new kid in town
Everybody loves him, don't they?
He's holding her and you're still around
[Outro]
Oh, my, my
There's a new kid in town
Just another new kid in town
(Ooh, hoo) Everybody's talking 'bout the
(Ooh, hoo) New kid in town
(Ooh, hoo) Everybody's walking like the
(Ooh, hoo) New kid in town
There's a new kid in town
I don't want to hear it
There's a new kid in town
I don't want to hear it, ah-ooh
There's a new kid in town
There's a new kid in town
There's a new kid in town
Everybody's talking
There's a new kid in town
People started walking
There's a new kid in town
There's a new kid in town
There's a new kid in town
There's a new kid in town
New Kid in Town Q&A
Who wrote New Kid in Town's ?
New Kid in Town was written by J. D. Souther & Don Henley & Glenn Frey.
Who produced New Kid in Town's ?
New Kid in Town was produced by Bill Szymczyk.
When did Eagles release New Kid in Town?
Eagles released New Kid in Town on Wed Dec 08 1976.
What is this song about?
It’s about the momentary nature of fame, or talent, or love. I.E., what you have today could be gone tomorrow, replaced by someone or something better. There are some direct quotes from Don Henley and co-writer J.D. Souther here.
Who is the lead singer?
Glenn Frey
What did Eagles say about "New Kid in Town"?
It’s about the fleeting, fickle nature of love and romance. It’s also about the fleeting nature of fame, especially in the music business. We were basically saying, ‘Look, we know we’re red hot right now but we also know that somebody’s going to come along and replace us — both in music and in love....