Lyric discussion by boFNjackson 

Cover art for Poughkeepsie lyrics by Devendra Banhart

I was born in Poughkeepsie! Now I live in Newburgh, NY. Anyway, Devendra Banhart can pronounce any word as he pleases because to me he is a lyrical god. This song, along with 'This Beard Is For Siobhan,' got me hooked on Banhart.

I've always pronounced it "Puh-kip-ssee"... although I tend to call it "Pough-town"