New York - Douglas Dare

Was New York alight?

Did the building shine

In our eyes, or just mine?

Were we there any of the time?

Did we climb the Empire

Asking «Can we get higher?»

Or did the drink help me think

And build it all brick by brick?

How can I ever believe

After I’ve been deceived?

Open it all up to me

Will I ever trust another

Or is this for good?

Did we find the Guggenheim

And get in for a dime?

Or was it all on the walls of my mind

Like forgeries no artist will sign?

How can I ever believe

After I’ve been deceived?

Open it all up to me

Will I ever love another

Or is this for good?

Was New York alight?

Did the building shine

In our eyes, or just mine?

Were we there any of the time?