April In Paris
Count Basie and Tony Bennett Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of Count Basie and Sammy Davis Jr's song "April in Paris" convey the beauty and wonder of the spring season. The first verse describes how the singer never truly appreciated the charm and joy of the season until they experienced it firsthand in Paris. The second verse repeats this sentiment, emphasizing the transformation that occurred in the singer's heart once they were able to experience spring in the City of Light. The question at the end of the song, "Whom can I run to, what have you done to my heart?" is both a celebration of the newfound joy and a recognition of the powerful emotions that can come with new experiences and new love.
The lyrics of "April in Paris" are filled with sensory details that bring the season to life. The mention of chestnuts in blossom and holiday tables under the trees conjures images of a beautiful spring day in Paris. The song is also notable for its simple, direct language, which perfectly captures the wonder and excitement of discovering something new.
Line by Line Meaning
I never knew the charm of spring
I never understood the magic of the season of spring
I never met it face to face
I never experienced it in person
I never knew my heart could sing
I never understood the emotions that come with the season
I never missed a warm embrace
I never felt the absence of a loving embrace
Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
It was not until a trip to Paris in April, when the chestnuts were in full bloom,
Holiday tables under the trees
When festive tables were set up under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
This was an indescribable sensation that can only be experienced
That no one can ever reprise
No one can ever recreate this feeling or experience
Till April in Paris
It was not until this particular experience
Whom can I run to
Who can I turn to for guidance or understanding
What have you done to my heart
What has happened to my emotions after this unforgettable and life-changing experience in Paris
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: E. Y. HARBURG, VERNON DUKE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Robert Nemzek
What an awesome performance!
Mr G
That Basie Sound is the Right Touch for Tony Bennett IMO
Nathan Culp
He and Joe Williams were the best male singers for the Count after Jimmy Rushing his original singer
richard gornalle
This is a great "old" song sung by one of the best.
Jenise Reedus
Love this band and Maestro Bennett, R.I.P. SIR!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
tj921able
This was excellent! What a great pairing of musicians as well! Thank you for sharing this, God Bless You & stay safe.
MsMsmak
What a trip. The guy really had some pipes!
Glenn Schlegel
Tony lived every lyric, every note. He took the audience on a journey that we never wanted to end. RIP Mr. Bennett.
Robert Romeo
Tony Bennett and the Ed Sullivan Show. Tony was one of many singer legends that appeared on the show.
Ch W D
My grandmother was a huge Tony Bennett fan even in his early career back in the 1950s. She had a good sounding HiFi (no stereo back then) and when I'd visit her in Detroit, I'd listen to her records, and I, too, became a fan of his music, especially of those tunes he did with a Big Band.