Through Washington Square, past the pushers and freaks Down to Bleeker Bob 's, where the gang all meets Passed the trendy shops on Broadway We make our to the Bowery Hang out in front of C.B. 's and drink a few beers And hassle those who 've got the nerve to stare A few bottles thrown and everybody knows That we 've gotta go before the pigs all show This is New York City , where the kids rule the streets New York City 's where we wanna be
We always find a show where we can cause trouble With trendy college kids and Neanderthal bouncers On the city streets , that 's where we get our kicks Even when it comes down to bottles and bricks Waiting for the weekend all week long Waiting for your worries and stress to be gone There 's always someone out to ruin your fun Like the boys in blue and the hoods with guns This is New York City , where the kids rule the streets New York City 's where we wanna be
When they know we 're coming the shows are over-priced The beers they serve are piss cup size Record stores in the Village are just the same They won 't carry our music unless it 's priced insane In a city so big , in a city so diverse Everybody here wants a big fat purse We 'll still have fun , we 'll still have our beer As you come and go , we 'll still be here This is New York City , where the kids rule the streets New York City 's where we wanna be