Paris
Anna Domino Lyrics

All over Paris tonight
Paris is alive and bustling with energy and excitement tonight.

It's in the air that blows so sweetly
The atmosphere is filled with a pleasant and refreshing breeze.

Over the city of light
This refers to Paris, which is often called the 'City of Light' because of its historical and cultural significance.

One caress, I'm yours, completely yours
The artist is expressing an overwhelming feeling of love and surrender to their partner, feeling completely devoted to them.

Under heaven so near
The artist feels a sense of closeness and spiritual connection to the universe around them.

It's been like this before
The singer is acknowledging that these feelings and experiences have occurred in Paris before, creating a sense of familiarity and historical continuity.

At just this time of year
The singer is experiencing this same feeling and atmosphere in Paris during a specific time of year, suggesting that this feeling is related to the season or occasion.

For thousands of years
The artist is expressing the idea that this atmosphere and feeling have persisted for a long time, creating a sense of timeless beauty and significance in Paris.

And caught at the edge of a dream
The artist feels like they are on the verge of a dream, suggesting a surreal or otherworldly experience.

Water dissolves from brilliant to black
This could be describing a river or other body of water, changing from a bright and lively color to something darker and more mysterious.

A rush and the beating of wings
The singer hears the sound of something rushing by, perhaps a bird or other flying creature, which adds to the sense of movement and liveliness in Paris.

I stand on a bridge with nothing to hold me back
The artist feels free and unencumbered, enjoying the open air and beauty of Paris without any worries or concerns holding them back.

Wrapped in velvet air
This could be describing the way the atmosphere in Paris feels almost soft and velvety, creating a sense of sensory pleasure and luxury.

Still and listening
The singer is taking a moment to pause and appreciate the quiet and beauty of Paris, listening carefully to the sounds around them.

Suddenly I am there
The singer is overcome with the experience of being fully present and connected to their surroundings, feeling a sense of wonder and awe.

With all of the world around me
The artist is fully immersed in the atmosphere of Paris, feeling like they are connected to everything around them in a deeply meaningful way.

And all of my life in that dreary town
The artist is reflecting on their past experiences living in a place that was boring or unfulfilling, such that Paris feels like a dramatic change in their life.

I suffered from boredom and lack
The singer is expressing the feeling that their previous life was unfulfilling and unsatisfying, creating a sense of ennui or dissatisfaction.

And you have cut the cord that tied me to my worries
The singer is indicating that their partner has helped them to break free from their previous negative mindset and fully embrace the beauty and wonder of Paris.

And I'm sure never going back
The artist is expressing their strong conviction that they will never return to their previous life, having found a sense of purpose and fulfillment in Paris.