“New York” by St. Vincent – A Song Review

     Perhaps drawing from her experiences while with the Choral Rock band Polyphonic Spree, Annie Clark took her solo work along a different course with the release of “New York.” This single substitutes the reliance on her often quirky guitar and irregular vocalization for gentle piano and a choir-backed expression of a lost connection.

     The message of St. Vincent’s “New York” is a feeling of lose for aspects of the city. 

      “New York” by St. Vincent 

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Lyrics of “New York” by St. Vincent

New York isn't New York without you, love

So far in a few blocks to be so low

And if I call you from First Avenue

Where you're the only motherfucker in the city who can handle me

New love wasn't true love, back to you, love

So much for a homerun with some bluebloods

If I last-strawed you on Eighth Avenue

Where you're the only motherfucker in the city who can stand me

I have lost a hero

I have lost a friend

But for you, darling

I'd do it all again

I have lost a hero

I have lost a friend

But for you, darling

I'd do it all again

New York isn't New York without you, love

Too few of our old crew left on Astor

So, if I trade our hood for some Hollywood

Where you're the only motherfucker in the city who would

Only motherfucker in the city who would

Only motherfucker in the city who’d forgive me

I have lost a hero

I have lost a friend

But for you, darling

I'd do it all again

I have lost a hero

I have lost a friend

But for you, darling

I'd do it all again