Paris
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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Met someone at a club and he kissed her
Turns out it was that guy you hooked up with ages ago
Some wannabe Z-lister
And all the outfits were terrible
2003 unbearable
Did you see the photos?"
No, I didn't, but thanks, though
I'm so in love that I might stop breathing
Drew a map on your bedroom ceiling
No, I didn't see the news
'Cause we were somewhere else
Stumbled down pretend alleyways
Cheap wine, make believe it's champagne
I was taken by the view
Like we were in Paris
Like we were somewhere else
Like we were in Paris, oh
We were somewhere else
Privacy sign on the door
And on my page and on the whole world
Romance is not dead if you keep it just yours
Levitate above all the messes made
Sit quiet by my side in the shade
And not the kind that's thrown
I mean, the kind under where a tree has grown
I'm so in love that I might stop breathing
Drew a map on your bedroom ceiling
No, I didn't see the news
'Cause we were somewhere else
Stumbled down pretend alleyways
Cheap wine, make believe it's champagne
I was taken by the view
Like we were in Paris, oh
Like we were somewhere else
Like we were in Paris, oh
We were somewhere else
I wanna brainwash you
Into loving me forever
I wanna transport you
To somewhere the culture's clever
Confess my truth
In swooping, sloping, cursive letters
Let the only flashing lights be the tower at midnight
In my mind
We drew a map on your bedroom ceiling
No, I didn't see the news
'Cause we were somewhere else
In an alleyway, drinking champagne
'Cause we were in Paris
Yes, we were somewhere else
My love, we were in Paris
Yes, we were somewhere else
The lyrics of Taylor Swift's song "Paris" seem to be about a romantic getaway with a lover. The song begins with a dig at an ex-friend's sister and her new beau, who turns out to be someone the singer hooked up with years earlier. The singer is so in love that she is drawn to the romantic ideal of being in Paris or somewhere else. She yearns for privacy in her romantic life, wanting to keep it just between her and her lover, and not letting any messes interfere with their love. She even wants to "brainwash" her lover into loving her forever and transport him to a place where the culture is clever. Ultimately, the song is an ode to escaping reality and living out a romantic fantasy with someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Your ex-friend's sister
Someone you used to know through an old friend
Met someone at a club and he kissed her
Gave details about that person's new relationship
Turns out it was that guy you hooked up with ages ago
That person's new romantic interest was someone you had dated before
Some wannabe Z-lister
That person's new romantic interest was not famous or notable
And all the outfits were terrible
The clothes that person wore were unattractive
2003 unbearable
The fashion choices were outdated and unpleasant to look at
Did you see the photos?
Asking if you had seen pictures of the new couple together
No, I didn't, but thanks, though
Not interested in seeing the pictures or hearing further details
I'm so in love that I might stop breathing
Feeling intense love and passion for someone
Drew a map on your bedroom ceiling
Planning a future together with your partner
Because we were somewhere else
Being lost in the moment with your partner instead of paying attention to outside distractions
Stumbled down pretend alleyways
Creating a fantasy world where you can be together
Cheap wine, make believe it's champagne
Enjoying simple pleasures together
I was taken by the view
Being drawn to the beauty and excitement of the moment with your partner
Like we were in Paris
Feeling like you are in a romantic and exotic location
Like we were somewhere else
Feeling completely disconnected from reality when you are with your partner
Privacy sign on the door
Creating a space where you and your partner can be alone and intimate
And on my page and on the whole world
Keeping your relationship private, away from the influence of social media and public scrutiny
Romance is not dead if you keep it just yours
Believing that true romance can be found in keeping your relationship between just you and your partner
Levitate above all the messes made
Rising above petty arguments and misunderstandings in a relationship
Sit quiet by my side in the shade
Finding peace and rest with your partner
And not the kind that's thrown
Relaxing in a natural, peaceful environment rather than in a noisy, crowded public space
I mean, the kind under where a tree has grown
Finding beauty and solace in nature
I wanna brainwash you
Jokingly expressing a desire to make your partner love you even more
Into loving me forever
Longing for a deep, lasting connection with your partner
I wanna transport you
Dreaming of exotic, romantic locations to visit with your partner
To somewhere the culture's clever
Desiring to experience new cultures and learn together with your partner
Confess my truth
Revealing honest, vulnerable emotions to your partner
In swooping, sloping, cursive letters
Using flowery, poetic language to express your feelings
Let the only flashing lights be the tower at midnight
Avoiding noisy, flashy distractions and instead focusing on simple, meaningful moments
We drew a map on your bedroom ceiling
Making plans and dreaming together with your partner
In an alleyway, drinking champagne
Enjoying simple pleasures and dreaming up a fantasy world with your partner
My love, we were in Paris
Feeling like you were completely transported to a different, more romantic place with your partner
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jack Michael Antonoff, Taylor Alison Swift
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thedrunkenelf
THIS IS MY FAVOURITE SONG ON THE ALBUM! I want to walk around Paris at night surrounding by twinkling lights holding hands with my lover listening to this song.
@fllnnery
OMG YES. I've been thinking of the same scenario too<33
@b1uedreams
UGH SAMEE
@lauragarciamurillo2854
OMG ME TOO
@c.editzs.c
ME TOO!!!!
@natalyandrea8216
Ahh goals
@ATWTMVTVFTVSGAVRALPS
Message in a bottle 🤝 The Very First Night 🤝 Starlight 🤝 Sweeter Than Fiction 🤝 How You Get The Girl 🤝 I Wish You Would 🤝 Gorgeous 🤝 London Boy 🤝 Hits Different 🤝 Paris
@zeitgeist7788
I Wish You Would ⭐
@alex23star
New romantics
@sprinklersplashes
YESS U GET IT