Englishman In New York

Album: Nothing Like the Sun (1987)
Charted: 51 84
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  • I don't drink coffee, I take tea, my dear
    I like my toast done on one side
    And you can hear it in my accent when I talk
    I'm an Englishman in New York

    See me walking down Fifth Avenue
    A walking cane here at my side
    I take it everywhere I walk
    I'm an Englishman in New York

    Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
    I'm an Englishman in New York
    Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
    I'm an Englishman in New York

    If "manners maketh man" as someone said
    He's the hero of the day
    It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile
    Be yourself no matter what they say

    Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
    I'm an Englishman in New York
    Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
    I'm an Englishman in New York

    Modesty, propriety can lead to notoriety
    You could end up as the only one
    Gentleness, sobriety are rare in this society
    At night a candle's brighter than the sun

    Takes more than combat gear to make a man
    Takes more than a license for a gun
    Confront your enemies, avoid them when you can
    A gentleman will walk but never run

    If "manners maketh man" as someone said
    He's the hero of the day
    It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile
    Be yourself no matter what they say
    Be yourself no matter what they say
    Be yourself no matter what they say

    Be yourself no matter what they say (oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien)
    Be yourself no matter what they say (I'm an Englishman in New York)
    Be yourself no matter what they say (oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien)
    Be yourself no matter what they say (I'm an Englishman in New York)
    Be yourself no matter what they say (oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien)
    Be yourself no matter what they say (I'm an Englishman in New York)
    Be yourself no matter what they say (oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien)
    Be yourself no matter what they say (I'm an Englishman in New York)
    Be yourself no matter what they say Writer/s: Gordon Sumner
    Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Group
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 6

  • Stephan from FryslânAnother great mention is Ich bin ein Friesenjung, which uses this melody.
  • Ivan from El Paso, TxI like Tiken Jah Fakoli's "Africain A Paris" cover, even though I don't speak French... But the original song will always be my favorite.
  • Geckx from Iasi, RomaniaA nice reggae cover is "Jamaican In New York" by Shinehead.
  • Miz Lady from Oakland, CaThis song was in a movie too right? Which one was it, anybody know?
  • Prayerash from Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaThis song does sounds a bit odd at first, but I grew loving it just the same. Oh how I love the saxophone tune!
  • Joni from New York, NyI've always thought this song was odd. I like the sounds in the background, and how Sting goes "woahoh". I like songs where they make noises in the sentences. Like Neil Young's "When You Dance I Can Really Love".
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