Bob Hope was born in Eltham, London, England but made his name as a Radio s… Read Full Bio ↴Bob Hope was born in Eltham, London, England but made his name as a Radio star in America. He went on to star in numerous hollywood movies, including the succesful partnership with Bing Crosby in the 'Road to.......' movies. Bob Hope is one of the greatest comedians that ever graced the screen, famous for his quick fire one-liners. Some of the tracks listed here ('I Don't Know', 'Kill the Solicitor', and 'Ways To Do You Wrong') are not by the comedian but by the English band from the eighties Bob Hope.

April In Paris
Bob Hope 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 Bob Hope's song "April in Paris," the singer reflects on how he never truly understood the beauty of spring until he experienced the wonders of Paris in the month of April. The singer expresses that they never truly recognized the sentiment of joy that comes with spring, nor had they ever felt their heart sing or missed the embracing warmth of others until they had traveled to Paris. Hope specifically highlights the blooming of the chestnut blossoms and the sight of holiday tables underneath the trees as enchanting and unique to the experience of April in Paris.

The theme of the song represents the idea that sometimes we must leave the familiar and venture out to places unknown to fully appreciate the wonders of life. It is only through embracing new environments and moments that we can fully understand and experience the depth and beauty of life. The final lines of the song express the impact that Paris in April has had on the singer's life, questioning whom they can run to now that their heart has been touched and forever changed by the beauty they experienced.

Line by Line Meaning

I never knew the charm of spring
I have never truly experienced the beauty and allure of the spring season.

I never met it face to face
I have not personally encountered the season of spring, as if it were a person or entity.

I never knew my heart could sing
I was never aware that my heart could feel such joy and exuberance.

I never missed a warm embrace
I have not longed for a comforting and affectionate hug or embrace.

Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
It was not until my visit to Paris in the spring, when the chestnuts were blooming, that I truly experienced and appreciated the season.

Holiday tables under the trees
Tables were set and people were gathered under the trees, enjoying meals and festivities in the spirit of the season.

April in Paris, this is a feeling
The experience of spring in Paris evokes a profound and indescribable emotion.

That no one can ever reprise
This feeling is so unique and special that it cannot be replicated or recreated.

Whom can I run to
I am overwhelmed with emotion and do not know who to turn to for comfort or support.

What have you done to my heart
The experience of spring in Paris has had a profound and transformative effect on me, causing my heart to stir and react in ways I never thought possible.

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Written by: E. Y. Harburg, Vernon Duke

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