Immigrant
Neil Sedaka
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Harbors open their doors to the young searching foreigner Come to live in the light of the big L of liberty Plains and open skies, bill boards would advertise Was it anything like that when you arrived? Dream boats carried the future to the heart of America People were waiting in line for a place by the river [Chorus] It was time when strangers were welcome here Music would play They tell me the days were sweet and clear It was a sweeter tune, and there was so much room That people could come from everywhere Now he arrives with hopes, and his heart set on miracles Come to marry his fortune with a hand full of promises To find they've closed the door, they don't want him anymore There isn't any more to go around Turning away, he remembers he once heard a legend That spoke of a mystical, magical land called America [Chorus x 2]
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Written by: NEIL SEDAKA, PHIL CODY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Immigrant" is a song written by Neil Sedaka, with lyrics by Phil Cody. Sedaka, a successful pop singer in the 1950s and early 1960s, re-emerged as a successful songwriter in the 1970s.
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AlbumIt is the ninth track on Sedaka's 1975 studio album "The Hungry Years," which was his comeback album after nearly a decade out of the public eye.
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MeaningThe song "Immigrant" is a ballad-style track that chronicles the journey of a hopeful immigrant coming to America to start a better life. It reflects on the universal experience of the immigrant, echoing the experiences of millions who left their homelands to seek a brighter future in America.
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InspirationSedaka himself is the son of immigrants; his mother was of Turkish Jewish descent, and his father was a Sephardi Jew whose ancestors immigrated from Russia. The song is a tribute to this immigrant experience.
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ReflectionThe song serves as Sedaka's reflection on the expectations and disappointments that often accompany the immigrant experience, a topic that is still of great relevance today.
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Recognition"Immigrant" has been praised by critics for its lyrical depth and emotional resonance, marking it as one of the standout tracks on "The Hungry Years."
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Not a SingleUnlike some of Sedaka's other songs, "Immigrant" was never released as a commercial single but has remained popular among his fan base.
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Popularity in ConcertsDespite not being a single, Neil Sedaka often performs "Immigrant" live in concert, where it's usually well-received by the audience due to its heartfelt portrayal of the immigrant experience.
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AvailabilityAs of 2020, "Immigrant" is available to stream on the majority of music streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
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LegacyThe song continues to resonate today, often seen as a humanizing portrayal of immigration, an issue that remains controversial in America and around the world.
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