Englishman in Ney York

Englishman In New York

I don't drink coffee, I take tea my dear

I like my toast done on one side
And you can hear it in my accent when I talk
I'm an Englishman in New York

You see me walking down Fifth Avenue
A walking cane here at my side
I take it everywhere I walk
I'm an Englishman in New York

I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York

If, "Manners maketh man" as someone said
He's that hero of the day
It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile
Be yourself no matter what they say

I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York

Modesty, propriety can lead to notoriety
You could end up as the only one
Gentleness, sobriety, rare in this society
At night a candle's brighter than the sun

Takes more than combat gear to make a man
Takes more than a license for a gun
Confront your enemies, avoid them when you can
A gentleman will walk but never run

If, "Manners maketh man" as someone said
He's that hero of the day
It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile
Be yourself no matter what they say
Be yourself no matter what they say
Be yourself no matter what they say

I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York

I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York

Songwriters
Sumner, Gordon Matthew / Hutsch, Paul

This song talks about the traditional englishmen and their fine behaviour. The English singer who sings this song is  Sting. I believe that he was namend Sir by the Royal Mother Queen. Well, English citizens are recognized by their refined costums. For instance, their ritual to drink tea at five o'clock is almost a formality whereas in other English spoken countries this type of ceremonies are not important. I really like how this songs express all the differences between the culture of these two
countries United States and United Kingdom. An englishman is always highlighted from the rest of the people when they are not in their country. I wonder how English people would treat me when I go to visit London. I am saving money to go there some day. I wish I had already travelled by year 2020.