New York isn't New York without you, love So far in a few blocks to be so low And if I call you from First Avenue Well, you're the only motherfucker in the city Who can handle me New love wasn't true love Back to you, love So much for a home run With some blue bloods If I last-strawed you on 8th Avenue Well, you're the only motherfucker in the city Who can stand me I have lost a hero I have lost a friend But for you, darling I'd do it all again I have lost a hero I have lost a friend But for you, darling I'd do it all again New York isn't New York Without you, love Too few of our old crew Left on Astor So if I trade our hood for some Hollywood Well, you're the only motherfucker in the city who would Only motherfucker in the city who would Only motherfucker in the city who'd forgive me I have lost a hero I have lost a friend But for you, darling I'd do it all again I have lost a hero I have lost a friend But for you, darling I'd do it all again