Hollywood's the neighborhood that's built upon a dream

It's no big revelation that things aren't what they seem

I need a little time and space to try and clear my head

You can keep that world of make-believe, I'll take New York instead

Red Eye, take me out of LA

If I can't have her, don't wanna stay

Back to Manhattan, back on my feet

I'm a loser in love, I'll admit my defeat

Brought up in New York, brought down in LA

It's a nice place to visit, but I couldn't stay

Brought up in New York, I was brought down in LA

If they ask me, that's all I've got to say

Thought she loved me, guess I was wrong

Another place where I didn't belong

Back to the city and places I've known

Where I'm by myself, but I'm never alone

Brought up in New York, brought down in LA

It's a nice place to visit, but I couldn't stay

Brought up in New York, I was brought down in LA

If they ask me, that's all I've got to say

The East Coast gets a head start on the sunrise every day

It's second gear in New York before coffee in LA

I'll miss the sweet scent of the jasmine and the ocean breeze at night

I'll take New York hands down for my new lease on life

Brought up in New York, I was brought down in LA

It's a nice place to visit, but I couldn't stay

Brought up in New York, I was brought down in LA

If they ask me, that's all I've got to say