I Love Paris
Alpha Blondy Lyrics


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I love Paris
I love the way the people move yeah
I love Paris
I love the way the children groove
I love Paris
I love the way the people move yeah
I love Paris
I love the way the children groove

You can see black and white
Side by side
Oh what a nice sight...
I feel so right
My spirit's so high
When you get down Pigalle
Girls will drive you wild
And when you walk up to the Champs-Élysées
Let your eyes play, let them play, let them play eh
I love Paris
I love the way the people move yeah
I love Paris
I love the way the children groove
Moving out century to century
When you go to the halles
Teenagers getting high
So you ride back to the Champs-Élysées
Let your eyes play, let them play, let them play eh

I love Paris
I love the way the people move yeah
I love Paris
I love the way the children groove
I love the way the people move yeah
I love the way the children groove yeah
I love the way the children groove yeah




I love the way, I love the way
I love the way the children move eh

Overall Meaning

Alpha Blondy's "I Love Paris" expresses his profound affection for the French capital, Paris. The song is a tribute to the love and beauty of Paris, including its people, children, and different parts of the city. The opening verse immediately sets the tone for the song with the repetition of "I love Paris" followed by his admiration for the way its people move and groove. The chorus is then repeated throughout the song, reinforcing the love he has for Paris and the way its people move and groove.


Alpha Blondy's love for the city of Paris includes its diverse racial and ethnic communities, as revealed in the line, "You can see black and white, side by side, oh what a nice sight." The lyrics evoke a lively and positive mood by describing different locations in the city and the activities that happen in them such as the teens getting high at Halles, the wild girls at Pigalle, and the vibrant atmosphere on the Champs-Élysées.


The song's upbeat tempo and electric guitar riffs embody the joie de vivre spirit of the beautiful city. It conveys the image of a peaceful city where people from all races and cultures can come together to groove and enjoy the beauty of Paris. It demonstrates Alpha Blondy's deep appreciation and admiration for this city that has captured the hearts of many.


Line by Line Meaning

I love Paris
The singer expresses their love for Paris and all that it offers.


I love the way the people move yeah
The singer admires the unique and captivating way the people of Paris move and carry themselves.


I love the way the children groove
The singer enjoys watching the children of Paris dance and move to the beat of their own rhythm.


You can see black and white
The singer appreciates the harmonious coexistence of people of different races in Paris.


Side by side
The singer notes that people of different races are able to live and work together in Paris without issue.


Oh what a nice sight...
The singer finds the peaceful and cooperative existence between different races in Paris to be a beautiful sight to behold.


I feel so right
The singer personally feels a sense of belonging and comfort in the multicultural environment of Paris.


My spirit's so high
The singer feels uplifted and energized by the positive atmosphere of Paris.


When you get down Pigalle
The singer encourages the listener to visit and explore the vibrant nightlife scene in the Pigalle district of Paris.


Girls will drive you wild
The singer suggests that the women in Pigalle are beautiful and captivating.


And when you walk up to the Champs-Élysées
The singer recommends taking a stroll up the famous Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris.


Let your eyes play, let them play, let them play eh
The singer encourages the listener to take in the sights and enjoy the experience of walking along the Champs-Élysées.


Moving out century to century
The singer comments on the timeless quality of Paris, which has remained a significant cultural center for hundreds of years.


When you go to the halles
The singer suggests visiting the central market district of Les Halles in Paris.


Teenagers getting high
The singer observes that young people in Paris sometimes engage in recreational drug use in the Les Halles area.


So you ride back to the Champs-Élysées
The singer suggests returning to the Champs-Élysées after visiting Les Halles.


I love the way the people move yeah
The singer again expresses their admiration for the distinctive way that Parisians move and carry themselves.


I love the way the children groove yeah
The singer continues to enjoy watching the children of Paris dance and move to their own rhythm.


I love the way the children groove yeah
The singer again expresses their love for watching the children of Paris dance and move to their own unique beat.


I love the way, I love the way
The singer reiterates their love for the distinctiveness and energy of Parisian culture.


I love the way the children move eh
The singer specifically enjoys watching the children of Paris dance and move to their own beat.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Flexipop T

I love Paris
I love the way the people move, yeah
I love Paris
I love the way the children groove

I love Paris
I love the way the people move, yeah
I love Paris
I love the way the children groove

You can see black and white side by side
Oh, what a nice sight
I feel so right
My spirit is so high

When you get down Pigalle
Girls will drive you wild
And when you walk up to the Champs-Elysées
Let your eyes play, let them play, let them play

I love Paris
I love the way the people move, yeah
I love Paris
I love the way the children groove

Moving out century to century
When you get down to Les Halles teenagers getting high
So you ride back to the Champs-Elysées
We let your eyes play, let them play, let them play

I love Paris
I love the way the people move, yeah
I love Paris
I love the way the children groove

I love the way the people move, yeah
I love the way the children groove, yeah
I love the way the children groove, yeah
I love the way, I love the way
I love the way the children groove



All comments from YouTube:

Flexipop T

I love Paris
I love the way the people move, yeah
I love Paris
I love the way the children groove

I love Paris
I love the way the people move, yeah
I love Paris
I love the way the children groove

You can see black and white side by side
Oh, what a nice sight
I feel so right
My spirit is so high

When you get down Pigalle
Girls will drive you wild
And when you walk up to the Champs-Elysées
Let your eyes play, let them play, let them play

I love Paris
I love the way the people move, yeah
I love Paris
I love the way the children groove

Moving out century to century
When you get down to Les Halles teenagers getting high
So you ride back to the Champs-Elysées
We let your eyes play, let them play, let them play

I love Paris
I love the way the people move, yeah
I love Paris
I love the way the children groove

I love the way the people move, yeah
I love the way the children groove, yeah
I love the way the children groove, yeah
I love the way, I love the way
I love the way the children groove

Dried vegetable

I love this tune so much,even Im not from Paris❤

Eldenilton Soares de Araújo

Que reggae bom🤜🏽🤛🏽 🇧🇷

Vladimir Verastegui

Excelente Alpha blondie,,gran tema. Solo para conocedores

florakavel

"Teenagers getting high" ^^ J'adore cette chanson qui représentait bien notre ville bien aimée^^

Carlos Villanueva

Super cancion de primer nivel con jerusalen y come vack jesus son las mejores gracias x subila

hooliganz soundcamp

Paris born and grown. I breathe here,laugh here,cry here,hustle here...PARIS IS ETERNAL

El Jona

I love Paris. I visited it and it's not enough, I need to be there permanently. PARIS IS ETERNAL <3

Thierry-François PARBELLE

Mais quel excellent album Je redécouvre avec bonheur et j'avais oublié ce titre occulté par ce méme titre de F.Sinatra ...

criss deuxfois

I love Paris for ever

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