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Zach Condon. "East Harlem" is a song by indie folk band Beirut, from the band's third studio album The Rip Tide. The song was digitally released as a single on June 3, 2011 with "Goshen" as its B-side. [2] The single was physically released on June 6, 2011 with limited copies and released on June 14, 2011 on Pompeii on blue, white, and red ...
- "Goshen"
- June 3, 2011
- 3:58
Aug 30, 2011 · A thousand miles between us. She's waiting for the night to fall. Let it fall, I'll never make it in time. [Bridge] Sound is the color I know, oh. Sound is what keeps me before your eyes. And ...
Released as part of Beirut’s album “The Rip Tide” in 2011, “East Harlem” stands out for its hauntingly beautiful melody and poignant lyrics. The song narrates a story of longing and distance, with the chorus repeating, “Another rose wilts in East Harlem, and uptown downtown, a thousand miles between us.
Jan 15, 2024 · Beirut's 'East Harlem' is not just a song; it's a sonic painting that speaks to the soul, a lyrical embodiment of distance, longing, and the nuanced shades of human connection. As the enigmatic mastermind behind Beirut, Zach Condon crafts a melancholic yet hopeful narrative against a backdrop of lush, orchestral indie-folk sounds that Beirut is renowned for.
