Dent May is a songwriter from Taylor, Mississippi (USA). He is signed to th… Read Full Bio ↴Dent May is a songwriter from Taylor, Mississippi (USA). He is signed to the Paw Tracks label which released his full-length debut The Good Feeling Music of Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele in 2009.
In 2012 his album Do Things was released.
He was discovered by Animal Collective during the recording of Merriweather Post Pavilion while attending one of their shows down in the Magnolia State. Dent May has "found his home” in the music of Serge Gainsbourg and Lee Hazlewood. May was also a member of a Mississippi power pop group called The Rockwells.

Oh Paris!
Dent May Lyrics

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Oh Paris, You've really done something to me
You and I seem to agree here tonight

Oh Paris, I like to see you in the rain
Pretty girls in black berets
Reading books in in sad cafes

I finally know

That I belong here in this world
That I belong here in this world
That I belong here in this world

Blissfully, I walk the railways in the streets
Stop to grab something to eat
in the night

Oh Paris, You were more than just a friend
Upon you I will depend
I will love you 'til the end

I finally know
That I belong here in this world
That I belong here in this world
That I belong here in this world

I've seen my share of cities
But I've never found my cup of tea

Though New York Town still has my heart
Parisian girls are all so sweet and smart

I finally know
That I belong here in this world

That I belong here in this world
That I belong here in this world

Overall Meaning

The song Oh Paris! by Dent May is a tribute to the city of Paris and an ode to its beauty, charm, and appeal. The lyrics are filled with the singer's admiration and adoration for the city, its people, and its atmosphere. The opening lines, "Oh Paris, you've really done something to me" express the singer's sense of wonder and awe at the city's captivating aura. He goes on to say, "You and I seem to agree here tonight" which suggests that he feels a connection with Paris, as if the city is in agreement with him about his feelings for it.

The song then goes on to describe some of the things that the singer loves about Paris, like the pretty girls in black berets, reading books in sad cafes, and walking the railways in the streets. He feels a sense of belonging in this world, and this newfound sense of belonging is attributed to his love for Paris. The lyrics also contain a sense of dependency and love towards the city, as he says, "Upon you, I will depend. I will love you 'til the end".

The overall mood of the song is joyful, romantic and whimsical. The lyrics are easy to relate to for anyone who has ever fallen in love with a city, its people, and its culture. The song is a testament to the power of travelling and exploring new places, and how it can change a person's outlook on life.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh Paris, You've really done something to me
Paris, you have had a profound impact on me

You and I seem to agree here tonight
I feel a connection with you tonight

Oh Paris, I like to see you in the rain
I enjoy the sight of you in the rain

Pretty girls in black berets
I find the girls in black berets attractive

Reading books in in sad cafes
I find it poignant to see people reading in melancholic cafes

I finally know
I have come to understand something important

That I belong here in this world
That I feel a sense of belonging in this world

Blissfully, I walk the railways in the streets
I walk the streets with joy

Stop to grab something to eat
I pause to enjoy a meal

in the night
under the cover of darkness

Oh Paris, You were more than just a friend
I value you more than just a casual acquaintance