Song Analysis: Native New Yorker

Late-'70s disco-style R&B/pop hit by Odyssey seems to be about someone born and raised in New York City who either moved away to--and tried to set down new roots in---another city or state, or about one born and raised in New York City who still lives there and is having a problem dealing with out-of-town/out-of-state transplants who express disdain and contempt for anyone who displays any characteristics of one who has lived their entire life in the "big apple".
                              "You grew up riding the subway,
                                   running with people, 
                           up in Harlem, down on Broadway ..."

                              "...you should know the score by now,
                        no-one opens the door for a Native New Yorker ..."
...that rift between a true-blue New Yorker and those from the rest of the country:
                           "...everyone's dancing, closer and closer,
                          making friends and finding lovers.
                          There you are, lost in the shadows,
                     searching for someone to set you free from New York City ..."
I kind of like any type of theme that deals with ostracizing, which explains my particular affinity for this song.
Not that the stereotypical "New Yorker" could ever have personality traits which could ever be regarded as charismatic in any way.  I just indulge in the "alienation" aspects.