Discover the story of the song > I Guess the Lord Must Be in New York City – Nilsson

The song is about the protagonist who is leaving behind his troubles and sorrows to go to New York City, where he feels like God must be watching over him. He is tired of feeling like his prayers go unanswered and hopes that by moving to New York, he will finally be able to breathe freely and find the happiness he's been looking for. The chorus repeats the idea that he feels like he's finally where he's always wanted to be, and is grateful to finally have this opportunity.