She was covered in leather and gold
Twenty-one years old
I lost her in the cold
It’s unfair, she’s out there
Somewhere, somewhere, somewhere in Brooklyn
She’s somewhere, somewhere, somewhere in Brooklyn
Little Ms. Perfect
Sittin’ at the train stop
Red Nike high tops
Listenin’ to hip-hop
While we were waitin’
Started conversatin’
Before I got her name
Along came a train
Ooh
Next stop Brooklyn
Ooh
Now I’m looking
She was covered in leather and gold
Twenty-one years old
I lost her in the cold
It’s unfair, she’s out there
Somewhere, somewhere, somewhere in Brooklyn
She’s somewhere, somewhere, somewhere in Brooklyn
On the street kickin’ rocks
Circlin’ the same block
Greenpoint to Flatbush
Checkin’ every corner shop
Tappin’ people’s shoulders
Askin’ if they know her
Every day’s the same
It’s back to the train
Ooh
Next stop Brooklyn
Ooh
I’m still lookin’
She was covered in leather and gold
Twenty-one years old
I lost her in the cold
It’s unfair, she’s out there
Somewhere, somewhere, somewhere in Brooklyn
She’s somewhere, somewhere, somewhere in Brooklyn
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, I wonder, will we ever meet again?
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh, I wonder, will we ever meet again?
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Yeah, I wonder if we’ll ever meet again
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I hope we do
Somewhere in Brooklyn
Yearning for a Fleeting Connection
“Somewhere In Brooklyn” by Bruno Mars captures the bittersweet nostalgia of a chance encounter that lingers in the heart. The song narrates the story of meeting a captivating woman at a train stop, only to lose her in the city’s bustle. Mars paints a vivid picture of longing and hope, as he retraces his steps through Brooklyn neighborhoods, searching for the girl who left a lasting impression. The repetition of “somewhere in Brooklyn” echoes the universal feeling of searching for something—or someone—just out of reach, making the song relatable to anyone who’s ever wondered about a missed opportunity.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine
Release Year: 2010
Label: Atlantic Records