New York, New York Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Meyan 

Cover art for New York, New York lyrics by Ryan Adams

Great song, very cheery.

I think "rocket" in the third line is supposed to be "robber" though. It just makes more sense that a robber would run to Mexico, than a rocket would do the same, right?

Correct. I hear clearly: "Breakin' like a robber who was makin' his way"