Englishman in new york

A classic!

"An Englishman in New York" is a song by Sting, released in 1988. The song was written by Sting and features a distinctive piano riff and a catchy chorus. The lyrics tell the story of Quentin Crisp, a British author and activist who moved to New York City in the 1980s.

The song was inspired by Crisp's autobiography, "The Naked Civil Servant," which was published in 1968. Crisp was a flamboyant and outspoken individual who was known for his androgynous appearance and his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.

The song became a hit single for Sting and has since become one of his most popular and enduring songs. It's often included on lists of the greatest songs of all time, and its piano riff is widely recognized and imitated.

Here are the lyrics to "An Englishman in New York":

I'm an Englishman in New York I'm lost in this chequered crowd I'm an alien, suggested by the chair I'm an Englishman in New York

I'm an Englishman in New York I'm lost in this chequered crowd I'm an alien, suggested by the chair I'm an Englishman in New York

I'm an Englishman in New York I'm lost in this chequered crowd I'm an alien, suggested by the chair I'm an Englishman in New York

I'm an Englishman in New York I'm lost in this chequered crowd I'm an alien, suggested by the chair I'm an Englishman in New York

The song has been covered by many artists over the years, but Sting's original version remains the most well-known and beloved.