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Life and death in an alleyway, Just a heartbeat away from a man Who's learned to turn his head away From the pain that drains the land. Harlem's not too far from here; You can smell the garbage, feel the fear. I hear they're going to build a skyscraper there, As if we didn't need the extra air. New York City Blues In order to win, you've got to lose. Old before your time; The dirt and the grime get into everything. And the papers love to say It's the meanest town in the USA. But I think it's okay, It's the town I make my home. On another side of Park Avenue Respectable folk don't know; Hungry eyes take in the view Of the world that lays them low. Too many years on a welfare line; The old song and dance time after time You can only get so pushed around Until you want to tear the damm thing down. 2x New York City blues ... Aus Songtexte Mania