Her musical performance encapsulates one in a bubble of peace and comfort, prompting the mind to wander off into the world of daydreams and fantasy, with her melodies playing in the background. Joste's self-produced music inspires the audience with its natural, open and soulful sound, which possesses the ability to capture any audience's attention.
In November and December 2012, Alise Joste played several shows outside of Latvia for the first time, performing in France and Portugal.
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Paris
Alise Joste Lyrics
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Are you glad you gave up on everything you had
Just because she wanted so
And there is nothing I could say to keep you away
From the biggest mistake of your life
And you know it's not right
But you don't know no other way
How to keep yourself alive
When she has left you to die
Alise Joste's song, Paris, is a melancholic exploration of love, loss, and regret. The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that has fallen apart, leaving one partner questioning their choices and the other struggling to move on. The first two lines of the song, "Are you satisfied with what you've got / Are you glad you gave up on everything you had," set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer is asking the other person whether or not they are truly happy with the choices they've made, and whether or not it was worth it to give up everything they had for the sake of the relationship. It's a rumination on the decision-making process and the factors that can lead us down certain paths in life.
The next few lines of the song, "Just because she wanted so / And there is nothing I could say to keep you away / From the biggest mistake of your life," suggest that the relationship ended due to the other partner's desire to be with someone else. The singer is helpless to stop them from making a mistake that they will potentially regret for the rest of their life. The final lines of the song, "But you don't know no other way / How to keep yourself alive / When she has left you to die," further emphasize the feeling of powerlessness and hopelessness that the singer is experiencing. It's a deeply emotional song that will resonate with anyone who has experienced heartbreak or loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you satisfied with what you've got
Are you content with the current state of your life?
Are you glad you gave up on everything you had
Are you pleased with the decision to abandon everything you once held dear?
Just because she wanted so
Did you give up on everything because someone else asked you to?
And there is nothing I could say to keep you away
Despite my efforts, were unable to dissuade you from going down this path?
From the biggest mistake of your life
Do you realize that this decision has been the biggest mistake of your life?
And you know it's not right
Do you know that what you are doing is not right?
It just can not be right
Do you truly believe that this decision is wrong?
But you don't know no other way
Is it possible that you are resigned to this path because you see no other option?
How to keep yourself alive
Is this decision a matter of survival?
When she has left you to die
Are you doing this because someone has abandoned you to your fate?
Writer(s): Alise Joste
Contributed by Aaliyah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.