6 Metropolitan Tracks About New York City for Your Vacation Playlist
There is something mystical and magical about New York City. It's where dreams come true, after all, whether you're an aspiring actress, musician or entrepreneur. It's the city of opportunity and memories, which is why so many people write songs about it.
Are you planning a trip to the Big Apple? Continue reading to discover six tracks that capture the coolness of the city to add to your vacation playlist.
'Welcome to New York' — Taylor Swift
Forget everything you learn in the Taylor's Version of 1989. Since she purchased her masters, we can acknowledge that it's a city, not beachy, album again. It literally begins with "Welcome to New York," where Taylor talks about her excitement to enter this fortuitous land. Bonus points if you can play the track as you enter the NYC.
'New York' — Addison Rae
New York is so influential that Addison Rae began her debut studio album with an ode to the city. "Oh God, I love New York," she calls in the opening chorus. Then, she details how it makes her feel free. As we all know from her Hype House roots, Los Angeles is her real home, but there is something about its energy that makes her return.
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'Empire State of Mind (feat. Alicia Keys)' — Jay Z
When you tell someone to think of a song about New York City, most people in Gen Z will say "Empire State of Mind." It truly has iconic lyrics: "In New York/ Concrete jungle where dreams are made of/ There's nothing you can't do." If that doesn't make you feel inspired to make the most of your time in the city, we're not sure what will.
'Ever Since New York' — Harry Styles
When you experience a whirlwind vacation, it may also include some bittersweet memories. Harry Styles know its all too well in this B-side, "Ever Since New York," from his first album. In the track, Harry talks about the heartbreaking news he received during a vacation. He knew he would never be the same.
'Naked in Manhattan' — Chappell Roan
On "Naked in Manhattan," Chappell Roan is enjoying what it means to be young, wild and free. The song recounts memories from her youth, from watching Mean Girls with a loved one to feeling the butterflies of a schoolgirl crush. It's the epitome of what we think being in New York City is.
'Brooklyn Baby' — Lana Del Rey
For us, New York is always home to the effortless cool girl. Like, the kind of woman Lana Del Rey sings about in "Brooklyn Baby." As the song lyrics suggest, her boyfriend is a band, and she's a beautiful singer who has a vibrant vinyl collection and reading chic books. One day, we will be as much of an it-girl as the Brooklyn baby—but first, trip planning.
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