Englishman in New York
Sting
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I don't take 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
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Written by: Gordon Sumner
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Englishman in New York" is a song by Sting from his second studio album "...Nothing Like The Sun," released in 1987.
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Chart PerformanceThe song didn't chart well in the U.S. upon its initial release. However, it reached number 51 on the U.K. singles chart and later reached number 12 when it was re-released in 1990.
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InspirationThe song, "Englishman In New York", was inspired by Quentin Crisp, the English writer and raconteur who moved to New York City in his late sixties. Sting was fascinated by Crisp's courage and defiance, and decided to write a song about him.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features black-and-white footage of Quentin Crisp going about his daily routines, including departing his home and attending an exhibition of Sting's photography. It also includes a cameo appearance from Crisp himself.
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LyricsThe lyrics "I don't drink coffee, I take tea, my dear" of the song reflect the differences between Sting, an Englishman on most occasions, and the things that are considered more American. The preference for tea over coffee is one of the principal cultural differences between the USA and the UK.
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Music GenreThe song represents Sting's style of blending pop with jazz elements. It also prominently features the soprano saxophone played by Branford Marsalis.
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Cover VersionsA notable cover version of "Englishman in New York" was made by reggae artist Shinehead in 1988, which was a hit on the U.S. Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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AwardsThe song earned Sting a Grammy Nomination in the category of "Best Male Pop Vocal Performance" in 1989.
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RemixThe song was remixed and released in 2010 to publicize the compilation album "Sting: 25 Years".
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Live PerformancesSting often performs "Englishman in New York" at his concerts, demonstrating the lasting popularity of the song among his fans. It became a staple of his live performances.
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