Safe in New York City
AC/DC
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Hello baby gimme your hand Check out the high spots the lay of the land You don't need a rocket or a big limousine Come on over baby and I'll make you obscene I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city All over the city and down to the dives Don't mess with this place it'll eat you alive Got lip smackin' honey to soak up the jam On top of the world ma' ready to slam I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city Movin' all over like a jumpin' bean Take a look at that thing in the tight ass jeans Comin' your way now you may be in luck Don't you fret boy she's ready to buck I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city New york, new york, new york I feel safe in a cage in new york city
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Written by: ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Safe in New York City" was a track from the Australian rock band AC/DC's 2000 album "Stiff Upper Lip."
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Album SuccessThe "Stiff Upper Lip" album, which included "Safe in New York City," peaked at #7 on the Billboard 200 and went on to achieve platinum status.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Safe in New York City" was predominantly filmed in the Plaza de Toros Monumental, a famous bullring in Barcelona, Spain.
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Controversy TimingThe song gained significant media attention following the 9/11 attacks in 2001, due to its title and lyrics referencing feeling unsafe in New York City.
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Radio BroadcastsIn the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, many radio stations in the USA removed or significantly reduced the song's rotation because of its sensitive title and lyrics.
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Song CompositionThe song exhibits AC/DC's signature hard rock, blues rock musical style.
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SongwritersThe song was written by brothers Malcolm Young and Angus Young, who were also founding members of the band.
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ThemeThe song conveys a sense of apprehension and the feeling of being threatened, hence making its title "Safe in New York City" rather ironic.
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Track RankingOn the "Stiff Upper Lip" album, "Safe In New York City" is the seventh track.
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Live PerformancesDespite the controversy that surrounded it, "Safe in New York City" has been performed live by the band in several shows around the world.
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