Newer York

Have you heard it was a state of mind? 
A city to love with a heart 
Beaten by time 
Was it a duke at first? 
A part of a kingdom 
Once a refreshed Dutch city 
Until they sold it 
Now it's newer 
Beyond scraping and sub paths 
It floats through fingers 
Against rectangular glass 
The buildings were passé 
It's Newer York on the line