Hi, it’s Chappell, I know you just landed
And I know you’re probably busy but
I would love to see you so
Call me when you can
New crush, high school love again
The rush of slumber party kissing
Don’t touch, I’ll never cross the line
So I pushed you down a million times
I’d love if you knew you were on my mind
Constant like cicadas in the summertime
Boys suck and girls I’ve never tried
And we both know we’re getting drunk tonight
Touch me, baby, put your lips on mine
Could go to hell but we’ll probably be fine
I know you want it, baby, you can have it
Oh, I’ve never done it, let’s make it cinematic
Like that one sex scene that’s in Mulholland Drive
I wanna know, baby, what is it like?
I know you want it, baby, you can have it
Oh, I’ve never done it, naked in Manhattan
Touch me, baby (Touch me, touch me, touch me, touch me)
Touch me, baby (Naked in Manhattan)
Touch me, baby (Touch me, touch me, touch me, touch me)
Touch me, baby (Naked in Manhattan)
A pisces who knew that we were so aligned
When I sing that Lana song, it makes you cry
Mean Girls, we watch it every night
And we both have a crush on Regina George
You love peach and ice cream
Bedazzled, Chanel rings
In New York, you can try things
An inch away from more than just friends
Touch me, baby, put your lips on mine
Could go to hell but we’ll probably be fine
I know you want it, baby, you can have it
Oh, I’ve never done it, naked in Manhattan
Touch me, baby (Touch me, touch me, touch me, touch me)
Touch me, baby (Naked in Manhattan)
Touch me, baby (Touch me, touch me, touch me, touch me)
Touch me, baby (Naked in Manhattan)
Red lips and lip gloss
French kissing and crystals
But don’t try and it’s my loss
An inch away from more than just friends
Touch me, baby (Touch me, touch me, touch me, touch me)
Touch me, baby (Naked in Manhattan)
Touch me, baby (Touch me, touch me, touch me, touch me)
Touch me, baby (Naked in Manhattan)
Won’t you fucking touch me?
I just want to touch you (Naked in Manhattan)
I want more than you know (Naked in Manhattan)
Oh, oh, oh (Naked in Manhattan)
Naked in Manhattan
Exploring Young Desire and Self-Discovery
“Naked In Manhattan” by Chappell Roan captures the thrilling confusion and excitement of a new romantic crush, set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of youthful longing, first experiences, and the blurred lines between friendship and something more. Roan artfully uses nostalgic references—slumber parties, Lana Del Rey songs, and iconic films—to evoke the innocence and nervous anticipation of exploring one’s sexuality. The repeated plea of “Touch me, baby” underscores a raw vulnerability and an eagerness to break free from restraint, making the song both relatable and emotionally charged. Ultimately, it’s a celebration of embracing desire and the freedom to experiment, all while navigating the complexities of identity and attraction.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chappell Roan
- Songwriters: Chappell Roan, Dan Nigro
- Release Year: 2024
- Label: Island Records