Lyric discussion by tormentosa 

Cover art for Manhattan Skyline lyrics by A-Ha

I agree with magsimillion, but I often think it's about Norwegians that left Norway in the 1890/1900 for a better future in the States or something along those lines.

"So I read to myself A chance of a lifetime to see new horizons On the front page A black and white picture of Manhattan skyline"

Great song and great poetry in its lyrics.