Question:
Hey I was wondering if someone could explain what EC is singing about in thesong "New Amsterdam," especially the chorus,

New Amsterdam, it's become much too muchThough I have the possession of everything she touchesTill I step on the brake to get out of her clutchesCan I speak double-dutch to a real double duchess

What's it all about? My band is covering this song so I wanted to know reallywhat we're singing about.... Thanks!

Answer: New Amsterdam is the original name for New York City. Don't know whatthe double-dutch stuff is about, though.