April In Paris
Луи Армстронг & Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics
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Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
No one can ever reprise
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Till April in Paris
Whom can I run to
What have you done to my heart
Yes, April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
No one can ever reprise
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris
Now whom can I run to
Oh, what have you done to my heart
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris
Whom can I run to
What have you done to my heart
"April in Paris" is a classic jazz song that captures the essence of the spring season in the French city of Paris. The lyrics describe the beauty of the city during the month of April when the chestnut trees are in bloom and holiday tables are set up under the trees. The song conveys the joy and excitement of experiencing Paris in the springtime and the feeling of being swept off one's feet by the magic of the city. The singer states that they have never known the charm of spring, never met it face to face, and never missed a warm embrace until April in Paris. The song concludes with a sense of enchantment, as the singer is left wondering whom they can run to and what has happened to their heart.
The lyrics of "April in Paris" convey a sense of wonder and romanticism that was popular during the jazz age. The song was written in 1932 by Vernon Duke and E. Y. Harburg for the Broadway musical Walk a Little Faster. It was later recorded by various jazz artists, including Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, and Ella Fitzgerald. The song remains a popular jazz standard and has been covered by numerous other artists. In addition to its musical merits, "April in Paris" also serves as a cultural artefact that captures the essence of Paris in the springtime and the magic of jazz during the early 20th century.
Line by Line Meaning
April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
The singer is describing the beautiful scenery of Paris in April, with chestnut blossoms dotting the landscape.
Holiday tables under the trees
The singer is depicting an idyllic scene of people enjoying meals and gatherings under the trees during the holiday season in Paris.
April in Paris, this is a feeling
The singer is expressing how the experience of being in Paris during April evokes a particular and unique emotion.
No one can ever reprise
The singer is recognizing that this emotion and feeling is something that cannot be replicated or recreated.
I never knew the charm of spring
The singer admits to never understanding the attraction and allure of the spring season before experiencing Paris in April.
Never met it face to face
The singer has never personally encountered or experienced the charm of spring before.
I never new my heart could sing
The singer is acknowledging that they never realized the full extent of how joyful and euphoric they could feel until experiencing April in Paris.
Never missed a warm embrace
The singer has never felt a longing or yearning for a warm embrace or physical affection before this experience.
Till April in Paris
The singer had not experienced this kind of emotion or feeling until they went to Paris in April.
Whom can I run to
The singer is now in search of someone to share this newfound joy and emotion with.
What have you done to my heart
The singer is recognizing that this experience has had a profound and transformative effect on their heart and emotional state.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: E. Y. HARBURG, VERNON DUKE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mariangel Villegas
"April In Paris"
April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
No one can ever reprise
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris, whom can I run to?
What have you done to my heart?
April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
No one can ever reprise
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris, whom can I run to?
What have you done to my heart?
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris, whom can I run to?
What have you done to my heart?
rampart1189
Thank you for posting this song. My late wife and I were always considered boring by friends and family because we would spend a Friday night in the living room, with cocktails on our hands, listening to music like this, then finishing the night (that's after having 5 drinks or so each) with dinner that we both cooked. even though we are a world apart, you will always be part of my heart darling.
Sonya J.
Just Beautiful! Thank you for sharing❤
Chris Buck
rampart1189 You and your wife were on the right track this music is designed for cocktails make mine a gin and tonic! Ella's voice is so smoky and mellow here...love it!
Mariangel Villegas
"April In Paris"
April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
No one can ever reprise
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris, whom can I run to?
What have you done to my heart?
April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
No one can ever reprise
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris, whom can I run to?
What have you done to my heart?
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris, whom can I run to?
What have you done to my heart?
Tatool Esculturas
Conocí esta canción por la película "Olvídate de París" (Forget Paris) excelente película y excelente canción, la acabo de descubrir en este maravilloso dueto y me explotó el cerebro y el pecho, ¡Conmovedora!
maha77
first time hearing this. OMG her voice just slays me. goes right into my heart and makes it absolutely calm and still
MrMahlerman
I'm a big fan, and have never heard this rendition, and it's really wonderful. Ella was a beautiful dream.
Matias Verdi
es una voz muy bella!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bia Lizák
Fantasztikusan szuper videó! Köszönöm szépen!
Maurilena Ohana Pinto
Música dos deuses com a dupla dos deuses!!!