Safe in New York City

AC/DC

About Safe in New York City

"Safe in New York City" is a song by Australian rock band AC/DC, from their 2000 album Stiff Upper Lip. The song, which was written by members and brothers, Angus and Malcolm Young, was released as a single on 28 February 2000. It was co-produced by their older brother George and the band. It reached No. 21 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. The video to the song, directed by Andy Morahan, shows the band playing a busy tunnel in the city, surrounded by armed police officers. The promo CD single contained a live version of the song, which was recorded on 13 September 2000 at the America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. This live version was later re-released nine years later on the box set Backtracks. The track gained poignancy after September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. Angus Young said that although originally the lyrics were meant to make fun of Rudy Giuliani's claim that he had cleaned up Manhattan: "to me New York is a city where you can never predict what's coming next." The song was later included in the 2001 Clear Channel memorandum, a list of "lyrically questionable" songs. 


Year:
2000
3:59
204 
#3

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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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AC/DC

AC/DC are an Australian hard rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, who have remained constant members. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal and are sometimes classified as such, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll". To date they are one of the highest-grossing bands of all time. more »

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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."
Album Success
The "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.
Music Video
The music video for "Safe in New York City" was predominantly filmed in the Plaza de Toros Monumental, a famous bullring in Barcelona, Spain.
Controversy Timing
The 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.
Radio Broadcasts
In 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.
Song Composition
The song exhibits AC/DC's signature hard rock, blues rock musical style.
Songwriters
The song was written by brothers Malcolm Young and Angus Young, who were also founding members of the band.
Theme
The song conveys a sense of apprehension and the feeling of being threatened, hence making its title "Safe in New York City" rather ironic.
Track Ranking
On the "Stiff Upper Lip" album, "Safe In New York City" is the seventh track.
Live Performances
Despite 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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