Song Meaning
The lyrics paint a picture of a frantic, perhaps desperate, night in New York City, centered around a "GIRL" who seems elusive or unavailable. The opening lines, "カモン てるびす N.Y.C" and "GIRL 百合 君は グー in the N.Y.C," set a somewhat chaotic, yet inviting, tone, immediately placing the listener in the heart of the city. The repeated invitations to "飲もう 呑もう のもう" (drink, drink, drink) suggest an attempt to connect or escape, but this is met with the "GIRL" being "スッー in the midnight city" and repeatedly not showing up at the "バー(bar)."
The central tension arises from this unfulfilled desire for connection. The narrator offers "愛を貸せ アンリミ NO 利子で" (lend me love, unlimited, no interest), a plea for unconditional affection, but the response is a missed connection, "会いにきて おわっ ドジ踏んだ" (came to see you, it's over, I messed up). The refrain "Hey N.Y. G00D MORNING N.Y.C / I'll be back 女 N.Y.C" carries a sense of resignation and a promise to return, perhaps to this same elusive pursuit.
The lyrics employ a jarring contrast between the desire for love and the harsh realities of the city. Phrases like "あかんたれ! 言霊なき 売文家" (coward! writer without spirit) and "イカくせー! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?" (stinks! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?) express frustration and disappointment, possibly directed at the "GIRL" or the situation itself. The abrupt "バキュン うっ…" (bang, uh...) at the end adds a final, unexpected shock, leaving the listener to wonder about the ultimate outcome of this night.
This track's effectiveness lies in its raw, almost stream-of-consciousness portrayal of urban longing and disappointment. The rapid-fire Japanese phrases mixed with English create a disorienting, yet intimate, feel. The narrative doesn't offer neat resolutions; instead, it captures a specific, intense emotional moment of pursuit and near-misses within the overwhelming backdrop of N.Y.C.