April In Paris
Frank Sinatra with Axel Stordahl & His Orchestra 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 to Frank Sinatra's "April In Paris" capture a sense of discovery and newfound joy that comes with the arrival of spring. The singer reflects on never truly understanding the charm and beauty of this season until experiencing it firsthand. Spring has the power to make the heart sing and create a longing for warm embraces. However, it is specifically the month of April in the city of Paris that holds a special significance for the singer.
The mention of chestnuts in blossom and holiday tables under the trees evokes imagery of a picturesque and romantic Paris in springtime. The song portrays April in Paris as a unique and incomparable feeling that cannot be replicated. The singer is enthralled by this newfound sensation and wonders who they can turn to, as their heart has been deeply affected by it.
Overall, these lyrics emphasize the transformative power of experiencing a particular time and place, where love and beauty converge in April in Paris.
Line by Line Meaning
I never knew the charm of spring
I was unaware of the magic and beauty that spring brings
I never met it face to face
I had never truly experienced it firsthand
I never knew my heart could sing
I had never realized that my heart could feel such joy and happiness
I never missed a warm embrace
I never longed for the comfort and affection of an embrace
Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
But then in April, in the enchanting city of Paris, witnessing the blossoming of chestnut trees
Holiday tables under the trees
Amidst the festivities and celebrations taking place under the shade of the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
The experience of April in Paris evokes a unique and profound emotion
That no one can ever reprise
It is a feeling that cannot be replicated or recreated by anyone else
Till April in Paris
It wasn't until I experienced April in Paris
Whom can I run to
To whom can I seek solace or refuge
What have you done to my heart
What have you done to evoke such intense emotions within me
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Written by: E. Y. Harburg, Vernon Duke
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