Paris
Friendly Fires Lyrics


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One day we're gonna live in Paris
I promise, I'm on it
When I'm bringing in the money
I promise, I'm on it

I'm gonna take you out to club showcase
We're gonna live it up
I promise
Just hold on a little more

And every night we'll watch the stars
They'll be out for us, they'll be out for us
And every night, the city lights
They'll be out for us, they'll be out for us

One day we're gonna live in Paris
I promise, I'm on it
I'll find you that French boy
You'll find me that French girl
I promise, I'm on it

So go and pack your bags for the long haul
We're gonna lose ourselves
I promise
This time it's you and me for evermore

And every night we'll watch the stars
They'll be out for us, they'll be out for us
And every night, the city lights
They'll be out for us, they'll be out for us

And every night we'll watch the stars
They'll be out for us, they'll be out for us




And every night, the city lights
They'll be out for us, they'll be out for us

Overall Meaning

The song “Paris” by Friendly Fires is a fun and upbeat track about a couple’s plan to live in Paris one day. The lyrics express a promise to make their dream a reality, with the singer declaring that he will work hard to bring in the money needed to achieve it. The song further describes their aspirations to have a good life in the City of Light, where they plan to go clubbing and enjoy the nightlife.


The lyrics create an optimistic mood, as the singer tells his partner to hold on a little bit longer, promising that they will lose themselves in the city’s charms. He even encourages his partner to pack their bags for the long haul, assuring them that they will watch the stars every night and enjoy the city lights. The song’s repeated affirmations of promises and reassurances demonstrate the singer's commitment to making their dream come true and having a good life together in Paris.


The song's instrumentation skillfully blends electronic beats and indie rock sounds, producing a mellow beat and a soaring melody that give off an optimistic energy. With its catchy chorus and upbeat instrumentation, “Paris” is a feel-good song that celebrates the possibility of fulfilling a dream.


Line by Line Meaning

One day we're gonna live in Paris
Someday in the future, we will live in Paris


I promise, I'm on it
I give you my assurance that I'm working on making that future a reality


When I'm bringing in the money
When I start earning enough money to support our dream


I'm gonna take you out to club showcase
I will bring you to Club Showcase where we can have fun and party


We're gonna live it up
We will enjoy and make the most of our time in Paris


Just hold on a little more
Please be patient for a little while longer


And every night we'll watch the stars
Every evening, we will admire the beauty of the stars together


They'll be out for us, they'll be out for us
The stars will be visible for us to enjoy


And every night, the city lights
Every night, we will appreciate the stunning city lights of Paris


I'll find you that French boy
I will help you meet and find a French boy to be with


You'll find me that French girl
You will assist me in finding a French girl to date


So go and pack your bags for the long haul
Prepare yourself for a long trip


We're gonna lose ourselves
We will immerse ourselves completely in the Parisian experience


This time it's you and me for evermore
This time, our partnership will last forever




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY BAKER, HUW WEBB, MELISSA RIGBY, SAM KILCOYNE, THOMAS COHEN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@phoule76

One day we're gonna live in Paris
I promise
I'm on it
When I'm bringing in the money
I promise
I'm on it
I'm gonna take you out to club showcase
We're gonna live it up
I promise
Just hold on a little more

And every night we'll watch the stars
They'll be out for us
They'll be out for us
And every night, the city lights
They'll be out for us
They'll be out for us

One day we're gonna live in Paris
I promise
I'm on it
I'll find you that French boy,
You'll find me that French girl
I promise
I'm on it

So go and pack your bags
For the long haul
We're gonna lose ourselves
I promise
This time it's you and me for evermore

And every night we'll watch the stars
They'll be out for us
They'll be out for us
And every night, the city lights
They'll be out for us
They'll be out for us

And every night we'll watch the stars
They'll be out for us
They'll be out for us
And every night, the city lights
They'll be out for us
They'll be out for us



All comments from YouTube:

@riordanjet

One of those rare songs that's both madly euphoric and deeply sad at the same time. Masterpiece

@1292liam

ONE OF MY MOST FAVOURITE SONGS OF THE PAST 10 YEARS. ASTONISHINGLY BEAUTIFUL.

@0ny0mgitsmya

R.I.P Cory Monteith, you sent me here, forever in our hearts!

@ScorpiousMagnus

This was the first song that got me into this band... Great song and an AWESOME video!!!

@extraastronomical

"One day we're gonna live in Paris" ? Easy to say when you're one country over, not a whole ocean.

@oONodokaOo

I was born in Paris but this song is just TOO GOOD for Paris. I used to listen to this song a lot when I was an exchange student in Japan and It is more of a Tokyo song to me! It fits perfectly with the Tokyo atmosphere.

@sventripp769

Oh my Michelle, do you remember when we first went to Paris and we promised to stay there? I hope you're having a good laugh wherever you are ❤🇫🇷

@dracoford755

Ernesto Amador amazing

@vowskytv881

u gay?

@texasboy1457

Sad to hear yall broke up :/

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