I Love Paris
Marty Paich & His Orchestra Lyrics
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This is where our story ends
Never lovers, ever friends
Goodbye, let our hearts call it a day
But before you walk away
I sincerely want to say
I wish you bluebirds in the spring to give your heart a song to sing
I wish you love
And in July a lemonade to cool you in some leafy glade
I wish you health and more than wealth
I wish you love
My breaking heart and I agree that you and I could never be
So with my best, my very best, I set you free
I wish you shelter from the storm
A cozy fire to keep you warm
But most of all when snowflakes fall
I wish you love
My breaking heart and I agree that you and I could never be
So with my best, my very best, I set you free
I wish you shelter from the storm
A cozy fire to keep you warm
But most of all when snowflakes fall
I wish you love
The song “I Love Paris” by Marty Paich & His Orchestra is a poignant ballad about a relationship that is coming to an end. The opening lyrics, “Goodbye, no use leading with our chins/This is where our story ends/Never lovers, ever friends” suggest that the relationship is mutually ending, and the two parties have no hard feelings towards each other. The singer goes on to offer several wishes for the future of their former partner, expressing a deep level of caring for them despite the end of the relationship.
The lyrics show a deep level of emotional maturity, as the singer acknowledges the end of the relationship and the impossibility of ever being lovers, but wishes only the best for their former partner. Despite their own sadness and heartbreak, the singer maintains a selflessness that is both admirable and hopeful. The final lines of the song, “But most of all when snowflakes fall/I wish you love” are particularly poignant, as they suggest an ongoing understanding and support for the person they once loved.
Overall, the lyrics of “I Love Paris” are a beautiful expression of love in its many forms, and a reminder that even in endings, we can still wish the best for those we care about deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye, no use leading with our chins
Farewell, there's no point in being stubborn
This is where our story ends
Our tale concludes here
Never lovers, ever friends
We were never romantically involved, only friends
Goodbye, let our hearts call it a day
Farewell, it's time to move on emotionally
But before you walk away
Before you depart
I sincerely want to say
I genuinely want to express
I wish you bluebirds in the spring to give your heart a song to sing
May spring bring you happiness and joy
And then a kiss but more than this
And not just a kiss, but something greater
I wish you love
May you find love
And in July a lemonade to cool you in some leafy glade
May summer bring you cool refreshment
I wish you health and more than wealth
May you have good health and more than just monetary riches
My breaking heart and I agree that you and I could never be
My heart and I acknowledge that we weren't meant to be together
So with my best, my very best, I set you free
With my utmost sincerity, I release you
I wish you shelter from the storm
May you find protection during difficult times
A cozy fire to keep you warm
May you have comfort and warmth
But most of all when snowflakes fall
But above all else, when it snows
I wish you love
May you find love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Drew Barfield, Paul Young
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