To know what it’s like to love somebody the way I love you
To know what it’s like to love somebody the way I love you
To know how it feels to kill yourself with bad habits
To know what you want, know you’ll never truly have it
New York City, please go easy on me tonight
New York City, please go easy on this heart of mine
Cause I’m losing my lover to the arms of another
New York City, please go easy on me tonight
New York City, please go easy on me, tonight
When I went away, saw your face in my rear-view
I knew that look on your face, that I had lost you
New York City, please go easy on me tonight
New York City, please go easy on this heart of mine
Cause I’m losing my lover to the arms of another
New York City, please go easy on me tonight
You promised, I promised
I never knew I could be this selfish
Nights downtown, it’s a new town
But I keep thinking I see your face in the crowd
But you’re not here and you won’t be
Cause you love me enough to let go of me
New York City, please go easy on me tonight
New York City, please go easy on this heart of mine
Cause I’m losing my lover to the arms of another
New York City, please go easy on me tonight
Heartbreak in the City That Never Sleeps
“New York City” by The Chainsmokers captures the bittersweet ache of love lost in a city known for its endless possibilities—and, sometimes, its loneliness. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of longing and regret, with the narrator pleading for mercy from the city itself as they process the pain of losing a lover. The city’s bustling backdrop contrasts with the quiet heartbreak, making the emotions feel even more isolating. The lines about seeing a loved one in the rear-view mirror and the struggle with bad habits add layers of vulnerability, illustrating how memories and personal flaws can haunt us long after goodbye.
Song Credits
- Artist: The Chainsmokers
- Release Year: 2015
- Label: Disruptor Records, Columbia Records
- Songwriters: Andrew Taggart, Scott Harris, Ian Kirkpatrick, Emily Warren