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Cole Porter Lyrics
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And takes you for a spin,
Ooh-la-la-la, c'est magnifique!
when every night
Your love one holds you tight,
Ooh-la-la-la, c'est magnifique!
But when, one day,Your ,love one drifts away,
Ooh-la-la-la, it's so tragique!
But when, once more,
He whispers "Je t'adore!",
C'est magnifique!
When love comes in
And takes you for a spin,
Ooh-la-la-la, c'est magnifique!
when every night
Your love one holds you tight,
Ooh-la-la-la, c'est magnifique!
But when, one day,
Your ,love one drifts away,
Ooh-la-la-la, it's so tragique!
But when, once more,
He whispers "Je t'adore!",
C'est magnifique!
Yes when, once more,
He whispers "Je t'adore!",
C'est magnifique!
The song "I Love Paris" is a classic piece composed by Cole Porter in 1953, and is dedicated to the city of Paris. The song's lyrics speak of the singer's deep admiration for Paris and its different seasons - springtime, winter, summer and fall, highlighting that the singer's love is independent of the weather conditions of Paris. Paris is often referred to as the city of love, and the singer associates their deep fondness for Paris with the presence of their love interest.
The first line of the song, "Every time I look down on this timeless town," highlights the singer's reflective nature, suggesting that their appreciation for Paris comes from a place of deep thought and sentimentality. The singer references "loud cheers or soft tears" to suggest that Paris, like any other city or person, has its high points and low points. And yet, their love for the city does not waver. The singer believes that their love for Paris is not just limited to a particular season or time, but every moment of the year.
Overall, "I Love Paris" is a beautiful tribute to the city of love - its timeless beauty, charm and the feeling of love it evokes in people.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I look down on this timeless town
Whenever I gaze upon this city that transcends time
Whether blue or gray be her skies.
Regardless of whether her skies are blue or gray
Whether loud be her cheers or soft be her tears,
No matter if she's celebrating loudly or grieving quietly
More and more do I realize:
I'm starting to come to a conclusion
I love Paris in the springtime.
I adore Paris when the spring arrives
I love Paris in the fall.
I cherish Paris during the autumn season
I love Paris in the winter when it drizzles,
I have a fondness for Paris during the drizzly winter
I love Paris in the summer when it sizzles.
I admire Paris during the scorching summer days
I love Paris every moment,
I love Paris every second of every day
Every moment of the year.
All year round, every single moment
I love Paris, why, oh why do I love Paris?
I adore Paris so deeply, I ask myself why
Because my love is near.
The reason is that my beloved is nearby
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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