Welcome to New York
Taylor Swift * Track #1 On 1989 (Deluxe)
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Welcome to New York by Taylor Swift
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Taylor SwiftAbout
The opening track for 1989 introduced the world to a brand new Taylor Swift. After experimenting with electronic pop elements on Red, her country starlet persona was all but gone with the release of 1989.
The title is a literal way for Taylor to welcome fans to her new sound. Paralleling her own mo...
Welcome to New York Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Walkin' through a crowd, the village is aglow
Kaleidoscope of loud heartbeats under coats
Everybody here wanted somethin' more
Searchin' for a sound we hadn't heard before
And it said
[Chorus]
Welcome to New York, it's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York, welcome to New York
Welcome to New York, it's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York, welcome to New York
It's a new soundtrack, I could dance to this beat, beat forevermore
The lights are so bright, but they never blind me, me
Welcome to New York, it's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York, welcome to New York
[Verse 2]
When we first dropped our bags on apartment floors
Took our broken hearts, put them in a drawer
Everybody here was someone else before
And you can want who you want
Boys and boys and girls and girls
[Chorus]
Welcome to New York, it's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York, welcome to New York
Welcome to New York, it's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York, welcome to New York
It's a new soundtrack, I could dance to this beat, beat forevermore
The lights are so bright, but they never blind me, me
Welcome to New York (New York), it's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York, welcome to New York
[Bridge]
Like any great love, it keeps you guessing
Like any real love, it's ever-changing
Like any true love, it drives you crazy
But you know you wouldn't change anything, anything, anything
[Chorus]
Welcome to New York, it's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York, welcome to New York
Welcome to New York, it's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York, welcome to New York
It's a new soundtrack, I could dance to this beat
The lights are so bright, but they never blind me
Welcome to New York (New soundtrack), it's been waitin' for you
Welcome to New York, the lights are so bright, but they never blind me
Welcome to New York, so bright, they never blind me, yeah
Welcome to New York, welcome to New York
Welcome to New York Q&A
Who wrote Welcome to New York's ?
Welcome to New York was written by Ryan Tedder & Taylor Swift.
Who produced Welcome to New York's ?
Welcome to New York was produced by Ryan Tedder & Taylor Swift & Noel Zancanella.
When did Taylor Swift release Welcome to New York?
Taylor Swift released Welcome to New York on Mon Oct 20 2014.
What did Taylor Swift say about "Welcome to New York"?
I wanted to start the album with this song because New York has been an important landscape and location for the story of my life in the last couple of years. I dreamt over moving to New York, I obsessed over moving to New York, and then I did it. And the inspiration that I found in that city is kin...
What makes the song important?
As the opening track to 1989, it introduces listeners to Taylor’s full-blown pop material, after having experimented with it on Red. It’s considered to be an anthem of New York, alongside “Empire State of Mind.” Taylor donated all of her earnings from this single to the New York City Department of E...
Why is New York important to Taylor Swift?
When I first discovered that I was in love with performing, I wanted to be in theater. So growing up, New York City was where I would come for auditions. Then I started taking voice lessons in the city, so my mom and I would drive two hours and have these adventures. I actually have a photo of my fi...
What was the secret message in the album liner notes for this song?
“We begin our story in New York”.
What certifications has the song received?
“Welcome To New York” is certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Handwritten Lyrics
Available in the booklet for 1989 (Taylor’s Version)