Taylor Swift - Welcome To New York (Taylor’s Version) Lyrics

Welcome To New York (Taylor’s Version) track from Taylor Swift's 2023 album "1989 (Taylor's Version)". Welcome To New York (Taylor’s Version) Song written by Taylor Swift, Ryan Tedder and Produced by Taylor Swift, Christopher Rowe. The song was released on October 27, 2023.

Welcome To New York (Taylor’s Version) Lyrics

Walkin' through a crowd, the village is aglow

Kaleidoscope of loud heartbeats under coats

Everybody here wanted somethin' more

Searchin' for a sound we hadn't heard before

And it said,

Welcome to New York, it's been waitin' for you

Welcome to New York, welcome to New York

Welcome to New York, it's been waitin' for you

Welcome to New York, welcome to New York

It's a new soundtrack, I could dance to this beat

Beat forevermore

The lights are so bright, but they never blind me, me

Welcome to New York, it's been waitin' for you

Welcome to New York, welcome to New York

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

Welcome to New York, it's been waitin' for you

Welcome to New York, welcome to New York

Welcome to New York, it's been waitin' for you

Welcome to New York, welcome to New York

It's a new soundtrack, I could dance to this beat

Beat forevermore

The lights are so bright, but they never blind me, me

Welcome to New York (New York), it's been waitin' for you

Welcome to New York, welcome to New York

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

Welcome to New York, it's been waitin' for you

Welcome to New York, welcome to New York

Welcome to New York, it's been waitin' for you

Welcome to New York, welcome to New York

It's a new soundtrack, I could dance to this beat

The lights are so bright, but they never blind me

Welcome to New York (New soundtrack), it's been waitin' for you

Welcome to New York, the lights are so bright, but they never blind me

Welcome to New York, so bright, they never blind me

Welcome to New York, welcome to New York

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Credits

Song Title: Welcome To New York (Taylor’s Version)

Artist: Taylor Swift

Written By: Taylor Swift & Ryan Tedder

Produced By: Taylor Swift & Christopher Rowe

Release Date: October 27, 2023

Music Label: Republic Records

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About

Welcome to New York (Taylor’s Version) kicks off Taylor Swift's re-recorded album, "1989 (Taylor's Version)." Released on October 27, 2023, under Republic Records, it follows her re-recorded version of Speak Now earlier in the year. Swift, alongside Ryan Tedder, penned the lyrics and took charge of production alongside Christopher Rowe.

As the opening track, it sets the stage with vibrant beats and Swift's signature storytelling. The song encapsulates the excitement and energy of arriving in the iconic city. The kaleidoscope of heartbeats and the quest for something more paints a vivid picture of the bustling streets.

Meaning

The lyrics of "Welcome to New York" celebrate the allure and unpredictability of the city. Swift reminisces about the thrill of stepping into the unknown, capturing the essence of starting anew. The mention of putting broken hearts in a drawer signifies leaving past sorrows behind.

The chorus serves as an anthem, welcoming all to the vibrant rhythm of the city that never sleeps. Swift emphasizes the freedom to love whoever you want, breaking societal norms. The ever-changing nature of real love and the willingness to embrace the craziness encapsulate the spirit of both the city and personal experiences.

In essence, "Welcome to New York" is an ode to embracing change, celebrating diversity, and finding beauty in the unpredictability of life—a fitting introduction to Swift's reimagined journey through the "1989" album.

All Songs From "1989 (Taylor's Version)" Album

1.  Welcome To New York (Taylor’s Version)

2.  Blank Space (Taylor’s Version)

3.  Style (Taylor’s Version)

4.  Out Of The Woods (Taylor’s Version)

5.  All You Had To Do Was Stay (Taylor’s Version)

6.  Shake It Off (Taylor’s Version)

7.  I Wish You Would (Taylor’s Version)

8.  Bad Blood (Taylor’s Version)

9.  Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version)

10.  How You Get The Girl (Taylor’s Version)

11.  This Love (Taylor’s Version)

12.  I Know Places (Taylor’s Version)

13.  Clean (Taylor’s Version)

14.  Wonderland (Taylor’s Version)

15.  You Are In Love (Taylor’s Version)

16.  New Romantics (Taylor’s Version)

17.  “Slut!” (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)

18.  Say Don’t Go (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)

19.  Now That We Don’t Talk (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)

20.  Suburban Legends (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)

21.  Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)