Hello, baby, give me your hand
Check out the high spots, the lay of the land
We don’t need a rocket or a big limousine
Ooh, come on over, baby, and I’ll make you obscene
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
All over the city and out of the dives
Don’t mess with this place, it’ll eat you alive, yeah
Got a lip smacking honey to suck out the jam
On top of the world ma, ready to slam
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
Moving all over like a jumping bean
Take a look at that thing in the tight-ass jeans
Coming your way now, you may be in luck
Don’t you fret boy, she’s ready to buck
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
I feel safe in New York City
Raging
New York
New York
New York
I’d feel safe in a cage in New York City
Throw away the key
Urban Grit and Irony: Exploring “Safe In New York City”
“Safe In New York City” by AC/DC is a hard-hitting rock anthem that combines the band’s signature swagger with a tongue-in-cheek take on city life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of navigating New York’s bustling energy, from the “high spots” to the seedy “dives,” all while flaunting a sense of bravado. Ironically repeating “I feel safe in New York City,” the song plays with the city’s notorious reputation for danger, suggesting both thrill and challenge. The raw, energetic delivery and playful innuendos give the track a rebellious, fearless edge. Ultimately, the song captures the adrenaline-fueled allure of New York, where risk and excitement go hand in hand, and safety is a state of mind.
Song Credits
- Artist: AC/DC
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson
- Release Year: 2000
- Label: Epic Records