Welcome To New York
Taylor Swift · 1989 (Deluxe) [2014]
[Verse 1]
Walking through a crowd, the village's aglow
Kaleidoscope of loud heartbeats under coats
Everybody here wanted something more
Searching for a sound we hadn't heard before
And it said
[Chorus]
Welcome to New York!
It's been waiting for you
Welcome to New York
Welcome to New York
Welcome to New York!
It's been waiting for you
Welcome to New York
Welcome to New York
It's a new soundtrack
I can dance to this beat (beat)
Forevermore
The lights are so bright
But they never blind me (me)
Welcome to New York!
It's been waiting for you
Welcome to New York
Welcome to New York
[Verse 2]
When we first dropped our bags on apartment floors
Took our broken hearts, put them in a drawer
Everybody here was someone else before
And you can want who you want
Boys and boys and girls and girls
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Like any great love, it keeps you guessing
Like any real love, it's ever-changing
Like any true love, it drives you crazy
But you know you wouldn't change anything, anything, anything
[Chorus]
Walking through a crowd, the village's aglow
Kaleidoscope of loud heartbeats under coats
Everybody here wanted something more
Searching for a sound we hadn't heard before
And it said
[Chorus]
Welcome to New York!
It's been waiting for you
Welcome to New York
Welcome to New York
Welcome to New York!
It's been waiting for you
Welcome to New York
Welcome to New York
It's a new soundtrack
I can dance to this beat (beat)
Forevermore
The lights are so bright
But they never blind me (me)
Welcome to New York!
It's been waiting for you
Welcome to New York
Welcome to New York
[Verse 2]
When we first dropped our bags on apartment floors
Took our broken hearts, put them in a drawer
Everybody here was someone else before
And you can want who you want
Boys and boys and girls and girls
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Like any great love, it keeps you guessing
Like any real love, it's ever-changing
Like any true love, it drives you crazy
But you know you wouldn't change anything, anything, anything
[Chorus]
Welcome To New York
Taylor Swift's "Welcome To New York" serves as a vibrant centerpiece on the 1989 (Deluxe) album, marking her definitive transition to a pop sound. Released in 2014, the track embodies the era's polished production and upbeat tempo, capturing the energy of a city that inspired the song's narrative. With its catchy melody and confident delivery, the recording reflects Swift's evolution as a songwriter during her mid-career period, aligning with the broader themes of reinvention found throughout the 1989 discography. The song remains a staple of her live performances, showcasing her ability to blend personal storytelling with universal anthems that resonate across generations.