I'll make a brand new start of it- in old New York
If i can make it there, I'll make it anywhere
It's up to you - New York, New York
- Frank Sinatra, Exceprt taken from his song "New York, New York"
What is the meaning of "make it there?"
A. to win, to succeed
B. to get to a particular place
You decide.
Hint: The New York rat race is sweeter when you enjoy the ride.
It's interesting that you quote Sinatra. I've been thinking about New York lately as I sing along with Alicia Keys and try to rap like Jay Z. Like he says in his ode to the city, "Tell by my attitude that I'm most definitely from...."
ReplyDeleteAnd he's right, New Yorkers can be spot easily and it's not what they wear or what they look like, it's an attitude thing.
In a way this ties up with Mandee's 1st entry about Human Geography. Why do people choose NY time and time again? More opportunities? More chances to 'make it'? to succeed? Or simply in hopes that the Empire state of mind is contagious?