April In Paris
Louis & Ella Lyrics
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Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
No one can ever reprise
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Till April in Paris
Whom can I run to
What have you done to my heart
Yes, April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
No one can ever reprise
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris
Now whom can I run to
Oh, what have you done to my heart
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris
Whom can I run to
What have you done to my heart
Louis & Ella's song "April in Paris" paints a vivid picture of the beauty and charm of spring in the French capital. The first verse sets the scene with the image of chestnut trees in bloom and holiday tables set under the trees. The chorus emphasizes the unique feeling of experiencing Paris in April, something that cannot be replicated or forgotten. The second verse is more personal, as the singer reflects on how they never truly appreciated the beauty of spring until experiencing it in Paris. This newfound appreciation has led to a feeling of vulnerability, as the singer wonders who they can turn to now that their heart has been awakened.
The lyrics of "April in Paris" capture the joy and wonder of experiencing a new place, particularly one as culturally-rich as Paris. The song expresses a sense of awe at the natural and architectural beauty of the city, as well as the feeling of discovering something new about oneself. The repeated line "whom can I run to, what have you done to my heart" suggests a sense of longing, as if the singer is both grateful for the experience of April in Paris and saddened by the fact that it cannot last forever.
Overall, "April in Paris" is a beautiful and timeless tribute to the beauty of spring and the joy of travel, as well as a celebration of the transformative power of new experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
The arrival of spring in Paris is marked by blooming chestnut trees
Holiday tables under the trees
People gather outside to enjoy meals and celebrations amidst the beautiful scenery of springtime Paris
April in Paris, this is a feeling
The overall atmosphere and mood of the city during this time is indescribable and must be experienced to be understood
No one can ever reprise
This unique feeling cannot be replicated or repeated
I never knew the charm of spring
Until visiting Paris in April, the artist had never fully experienced the beauty and allure of the season
Never met it face to face
The singer had previously only heard about or witnessed spring from afar, but not up close and in person
I never new my heart could sing
The experience of being in Paris during spring was so powerful and moving that it caused the singer's heart to metaphorically sing with joy and happiness
Never missed a warm embrace
Up until now, the artist had not felt a strong longing for physical or emotional closeness with others
Till April in Paris
But once experiencing springtime in Paris, everything changed for the artist
Whom can I run to
The artist is so deeply affected by the experience that they feel a strong urge to seek someone out and share it with them
What have you done to my heart
The beauty and magic of Paris in the spring has captured the singer's heart and left a profound impact on their emotions
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: E. Y. Harburg, Vernon Duke
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@118Psalm
I'm plenty old enough to have listened
to this recording many times and have done so. Tonight I listened
with greater attention than ever before. The nuances in the singing
and playing are special and probably can't be repeated by any other
performers. It is a masterpiece of jazz music by Ella and Louis. I
have heard this song performed in many different ways over the years.
Some seem to think it needs to be loud and not so slow to be
appreciated, and to keep everyone from dozing off maybe. But, if you
can hear more than just the melody and the words, you'll hear two
artists more than performing. They are living and breathing music.
That's what I call art.
@felixj8190
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, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
That no one can ever reprise
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
@Wolfhoundersful
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Never missed a warm embrace
April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
No one can ever reprise
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris
Whom can I run to
What have you done to my heart
What have you done to my heart
@tabithademero9088
Sometimes I wish I lived when jazz was on every bar live
@SuperBC10
Sometimes? Me all of the time ❤
@jazzheadjan6176
If only we could. This song is a song to fall in love to.
@11111Serenity
My GOD YES! Me too ❤
@carlsonmatthewt
No merde Sherlock.
@lauriebaker4489
You didn't always get Ella at those bars, but yeah, it was great!
@LordoftheFleet
Yes, it's sheer magic. Although we are so lucky to have this marvellous recording of Ella and Louis singing this magnificent, nostalgic and masterly crafted melody, let us not forget the composer of the song; Vladimir Aleksandrovich Dukelsky. Vladimir was born in 1903 into a "West Russian" (Belarusian) noble family in the village of Parfyanovka. At the age of eleven, Vladimir Dukelsky was admitted to the Kiev Conservatory, where he studied composition with Reinhold Glière and musical theory with Boleslav Yavorsky. In 1919, his family escaped from the civil war in Russia, and they eventually obtained American visas and sailed on the SS King Alexander to New York. In 1922 in New York, George Gershwin befriended the young immigrant and suggested that Dukelsky Americanize his surname. Thus, Vladimir Dukelsky became Vernon Duke. Besides "April in Paris" Vernon Duke also wrote "Autumn in New York", "I Can't Get Started", "Taking a Chance on Love" and many other, now famous, songs. He also wrote three symphonies, a violin concerto, a cello concerto, a piano concerto, ballet music and piano music.
@hatbpto5180
Thank you!
@LauraMorland
Wow, merci, thank you for this fascinating history.
@jmac3106
Fascinating. Thank you.