April In Paris
Clifford Brown Sextet Lyrics

The lyrics to Clifford Brown Sextet's song April in Paris encapsulate the breathtaking experience of being in Paris during the springtime. The opening lines express a sense of ignorance towards the beauty of spring, but imply that the singer is about to discover something extraordinary. The repetition of the lines "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" serve to emphasize the theme of experiencing something for the first time.

Then, the song moves on to describe the scene of April in Paris: chestnuts blossoming and holiday tables under the trees. The imagery of the song creates an atmosphere of serenity and relaxation, and the use of the words "holiday tables" emphasizes the feeling of celebration and joy that comes with the season. The line "April in Paris, this is a feeling/That no one can ever reprise" highlights the uniqueness of the experience and reinforces the idea that this moment in time is irreplaceable.

The final verse reaffirms the transformative power of April in Paris on the singer's heart. They declare that they have never experienced anything like it and ask "Whom can I run to?/What have you done to my heart?" The song portrays a sense of discovery and awakening, not just in terms of experiencing springtime in Paris, but also in terms of finding oneself.