April In Paris
Bigband Orchestra Lyrics


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I never knew the charm of spring
I never met it face to face
I never knew my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace

Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
That no one can ever reprise

I never knew the charm of spring
I never met it face to face
I never knew my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris




Whom can I run to
What have you done to my heart

Overall Meaning

In the first stanza of the song April in Paris by Bigband Orchestra, the singer is admitting to never having experienced the beauty of spring until their trip to Paris in April. They never realized how their heart could feel so deeply and how much they craved warmth and affection until they were offered that by the city of Paris itself. They find themselves in awe of the blooming chestnut trees and the tables set up under them, creating a holiday-like atmosphere that they’ve never experienced before. The feeling they’re experiencing is so unique and overwhelming that they believe it can never be replicated.


In the second stanza, the singer reiterates their previous statements about never knowing the charm of spring, never experiencing its association with feelings of love and warmth. And yet, once again, they emphasize how Paris in April is a completely different experience, one that has left such an indelible mark on their soul that they find themselves wondering who they can turn to, to help them comprehend and process the new emotions that have taken over them.


Line by Line Meaning

I never knew the charm of spring
I had never truly experienced the beauty and allure of springtime


I never met it face to face
I had never personally witnessed or fully appreciated the season of spring


I never knew my heart could sing
I had never felt such joy and wonderment that it caused my heart to sing out


I never missed a warm embrace
I had never before realized how much I longed for the loving touch of another person


Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Until I visited Paris in the springtime and saw the trees blossoming with chestnuts


Holiday tables under the trees
The scene was so beautiful, it seemed like a holiday celebration was happening under the trees


April in Paris, this is a feeling
The experience of being in Paris in April created a unique and profound emotion within me


That no one can ever reprise
It was a once-in-a-lifetime feeling that no one can ever replicate or recreate


Whom can I run to
I don't have anyone to turn to for help


What have you done to my heart
You have caused a profound and lasting change to my emotions and inner self




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: E. Y. HARBURG, VERNON DUKE

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