Paris
Naim Yael Lyrics

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I fled to a different place
So quickly
The farthest away and I succeeded
I am in Paris
Lit candles
Gray and foggy
I am happy and it's good for me
And it's so good for me

In Paris

I wander around ...???
In enchanting narrow alleys
I am spellbound
It sucks me in I am
In Paris
Beautiful buildings
They are old
And so very noble
But the country lights me up
In Paris

Mmm...
Fair from my house in Paris

I came here
A bit disenchated
This beautiful illusion of mine
A trial to catch up with myself in Paris
Again I disappear
A sad dream
I am famous already
And they hear me here
In Paris

Now your voice
It whispers to me from far away
I miss you
Come return to me
Already from Paris
I miss you
I miss you
I miss you
I miss you
And...Paris.

Mmm...
Far from my love in Paris

The country is so good to me here
So why do I cry and get upset?

Yes, I am happy
So why do I cry at night

I miss you...from Paris
Mmm...

The sun wakes me up
From the window
And I feel the warmth a little more already
Mmm...
The plane lands
And there aren't any
Lush and trickling clouds

I'm back again
Shalom Paris

Overall Meaning

The song "Paris" by Naim Yael is about the city of Paris, its magic, and its charm. The first verse describes the enchanting streets of Paris that consume the singer. The second verse talks about the beautiful old buildings and aristocracy of the city, but questions whether they will welcome and warm the singer. The chorus professes the singer's love for the city and contrasts it with the sadness and longing felt at night.

The bridge of the song brings in a new layer, where the singer talks about hearing a distant voice, perhaps a loved one, whispering to them from far away, and begging them to come back. The final verse reveals that the singer is departing from Paris, feeling a mix of sadness and happiness, and wondering where the plane will land next.

Overall, the song seems to be about the bittersweet nature of love and traveling, where the singer finds themselves drawn to the romance of Paris, but also feels the pull of love and longing from somewhere else.

Line by Line Meaning

מסתובבת סחור וסחור בסמטאות קסומות מכושפות בולעות אותי אני בפריז
I wander around loaded up with merchandise, mesmerized by the enchanted and bewitched streets that completely absorb me, I am in Paris.

בנינים יפים אתם זקנים ואצילים כל כך אבל האם תחממו ואתי בפריז?
You, beautiful old and noble buildings, will you ever warm me up in Paris?

באתי עד לכאן להסתנוור קצת אשליה יפה שלי נסי לתפוס אותי אני בפריז
I came all the way here to lose myself a little, my beautiful addiction, try to catch me, I am in Paris.

שוב הולכת לאיבוד חלום עצוב אני כבר מפורסמת ושומעים עלי כאן בפריז
Once again, I am going to lose a sad dream, I am already famous and people are talking about me here in Paris.

עכשיו הקול שלך לוחש לי מרחוק אני מתגעגע בואי תחזרי אלי כבר מפריז
Now your voice whispers to me from afar, I miss you, come back to me already from Paris.

אני אוהב אותך אני אוהב אותך אני אוהב אותך אני אוהב אותך ופריז
I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you and Paris.

אם כל כך טוב לי פה אז למה שוב אני בוכה ומשתגעגת? Oui je suis si heureuse alors pourquoi la nuit je pleur מתגעגעת בפריז
If it's so good for me here, then why do I cry and go crazy again? Yes, I am so happy, so why do I cry at night? I miss Paris.

שמש מאירה אותי מהחלום ועוד מעט ארגיש כבר את החום אממ לאן המטוס נוחת ואין כבר עננים האושר מחלחל כבר לתוכי שלום פריז
The sun shines on me, awakening me from the dream, and soon I will feel the warmth. Hmm, where will the plane land? There are no more clouds, happiness is now trembling inside me, farewell Paris.

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@gladys4643

7y↑39

Barachti lemakom acher kol kach maher hachi rachok sherak hitslachti veani bepariz
Haorot dolkim afor veananim ani smecha vetov li aval kol kach kar li bepariz
Mistovevet schor uschor besimtaot ksumot mechushafot bol?ot oti ani bepariz
Binyanim yafim atem zkenim veatsilim kol kach aval haim techamemu oti bepariz

Mmm...
Loin de ma maison à Paris

Bati ad lekan lehistanver ktsat ashlaya yafa sheli nasi litfos oti ani bepariz
Shuv holechet leibud chalom atsuv ani kvar mefursemet veshom?im alay kan bepariz
Achshav hakol shelcha lochesh li merachok ani mitgaagea boi tachzeri elay kvar mipariz
Ani ohev otach ani ohev otach ani ohev otach ani ohev otach vepariz

Mmm...
Loin de mon amour à Paris

Im kol kach tov li po az lama shuv ani bocha vemishtagaat
Oui, je suis si heureuse alors pourquoi la nuit je pleure? Mitgaagaat
Bepariz

Shemesh meira oti mehachalon veod meat argish kvar et hachom
Hamatos nochet veeyn kvar ananim haosher mechalchel shuv letochi shalom pariz

All comments from YouTube:

@NoAnimalGoCannibal

11y↑2

the beautiful thing about not only her music, but all music, is it doesn't matter what language it's sung in. you can still feel it, in whatever interpretation you're own perspective comes up with. music is its own language. yael naim speaks music brilliantly.

@JohnLegionerMX

10y↑41

I don't understand the language, but omg this is a masterpiece!! The beat of the music is just, OUTSTANDING! O.O!! it actually feels like it makes you cry, the beatiful tone of that soft voice curling through your ears, gripping you to listen further, daydreaming about Paris _ wish I could marry this song!

@gabrielasena1015

John Mendez jajajajaja me too

@michaeljosefson2701

@sara _jauregui93
That's disgusting and should never be allowed! I'm against human/song marriage.

@gabrielasena1015

5y↑1

I do not care what you think and better not criticize!!

@michaeljosefson2701

@sara _jauregui93

People who want to marry songs are perverts!

@gabrielasena1015

I don't care what you think, pleas understeand!!

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@user-uq8yl6vw1z

3y↑2

Божественная, возвышенная песня и самый красивый в мире язык!!!

@idolmonkey

16y

She has a pleasant voice, and the lyrics make this song even more beautiful.

@Shegofox5

16y

Sooooooo beautiful,I really like listening to songs in a different language or languages! This sounds like a foreign lullaby . "New Soul" is also excellent! I am now proud to call myself a fan!!! ♥♥♥ Yael Naim

@wolkowy1

16y↑2

It's in the Hebrew language (Yael Naim is from Israel), with occaisionaly some sentences in French. The song tells about a girl who ran as far as she could, and she found herself in this enchanted city. Meanwhile, she enjoys the place, becomes famous, but longs to her boyfriend who longs also to her. At the end, she returns to her country and him.

@CotondeNeige

16y↑3

Très beau mélange entre l'hébreu et le français ! Très jolie voix !

@Malbroukdu83

12y

Ai eu le plaisir de la voir en concert hier soir. Je ne connaissais pas du tout et bien, j'ai adoré. C'était génial !!!!

@lucasbastos10

16y↑1

oh God, she sings like an angel...

@u4ism

14y

She's got classic talent. What a pleasure to listen to.

@abdiriginal

16y

i like this song very much her voice is so suitable for every moment of the day BEAUTIFUL !

@DORIKO22

13y↑1

She's amazing, amazing vocal abilities .. :)

@stephenshanks3726

11y↑1

I 'm laying on a trampolin in the sunshine, working on my dread listening to this song. Perfect soundtrack to a relaxing summer afternoon. <3 thanks, Yael

@BellaBeauJanggles

16y

I love her sound! Amazing!!!

@RICPOIRIER1

14y

Très belle mélodie! Charmant! Voix et musique superbe!

@Tinymoezzy

16y

she sounds good no matter what language she is speaking. Her voice is very soft sweet and easy to listen to. I like her thank you that is all i wanted to say

@tolt6013

6y↑3

Je ne comprends que le passage en français mais je trouve que l'hébreu est très agréable à l'oreille !
I only undertand the french lyrics but I think that the hebrew is very nice to hear !

@Anika_Sampson_Anderson

16y

Strangely wonderful! I can't stop listening to it!

@clarisspontania

16y

i love this song! anyone who has been to paris would know this is exactly was it feels like.

@em8r

16y

i am absolutely in love with her voice - its so pretty and emotive

@JoyJunu

10y↑3

I love her voice and how she utilizes tone. I can only hope to fully understand the languages!

@sophie100205

13y

magnifique chanson, aussi fabuleuse que son interprète...

@ColeCidra

16y

She has such a beautiful voice

@sirhill77

15y↑4

Exactly! It's typically the French variety song style! The fact that it's in Hebrew gives a particular significance to that we call in a common way, here, a balade (a simple but powerful song, moving but comforting! Well, as you can see, it's hard to explain!!!). Anyway, in this song, even the intonations of voice seems identical to those used by the French artists! Extraordinary Cheers from Paris, precisely!

@NaomiDu47

16y

sa voie est absolument magnifique pour moi rien est aussi merveilleux que le doux son de sa voie c'est tout simplement magique je ferme les yeux et me voila dans un univers merveilleux

@guttorma

16y

I love this... I don`t understand french (But love the sound of it$, and try my best to learn) or hebrew, but the sound of her voice is just... soothing... :)

@shrew76

14y

I love this song soooooo much!!!! I'm gonna buy the algum.Thank God for my hebrew lessons...

@inuzrule

16y↑1

Ah, just as I thought, I can't stop coming back to this song. While I do love "New Soul", this song is just so...exotic! Not to mention soothing to listen to. :D

@evg217865

16y

Nael, I think you are a great singer. I love every one of your songs. I'm also Jewish and speak Hebrew.=)

@leo5543

16y

Wow, she sings beautifully. And to think I would have missed out on it if not for the apple commercial. Does anyone know her background? All I know is that she is fluent in Hebrew, French, and English and may be based in France.

@MrTitian

12y

she is flying well over us who like to discuss about languages and nations, us who cares about something it is not worth to care about. She is better than us, she is an angel! :)

@kirstyjay

16y

I love this song, she's got a lovely voice. I haven't got a clue what she's singing but it's really pretty.

@RY-xz4so

5y↑1

Hebrew is such a beautiful, melodic language.

@hannahawkins47

12y

this is absolutely beautiful!!

@meitar2000

16y

אחח... טוב לשמוע מוזיקה ישראלית איכותית, כל-כך יפה!!! יש לה קול מ-ד-ה-י-ם!!!

@dramaticafantastica

15y↑1

i have never understood why people with such beautiful languages would choose to sing in English. if i could speak any more that a couple of lines in any other language but English i would never speak english again haha. this is my fav song by her :) so gorgeous.

@idansim

16y

Here is a rough translation of the lyrics: I escaped to another place so fast The furthest I could go And I'm in paris The lights are on, gray and clouds I'm happy and well But I'm so cold in Paris Turning round and round In enchanted and magic alleys Swallowing me and I'm in Paris TBC

@rcassigoli

¡precioso canto en hebreo!

@rockerchik595

14y

J'adore Yael Naim. Elle est magnifique, et sa musique... BRAVO! <3

@Mollakinz

16y↑1

Elle est super! J'adore Yael Naim.

@LeonardoYodea

16y

translation of the Hebrew, first part: "I ran to a different place, so fast, the farthest I could get, and I'm in Paris The lights are on, It's grey and cloudy,I am happy and feel fine, But I'm so cold in Paris Hanging around again and again in "magical" alleys, swallowing me, I'm in Paris Beautiful buildings, You are old and so noble But will you warm me up, in Paris?"

@slavemachines

13y

i love this song, its so beautiful, why are so many people mean when it comes to stereotypes damn it!!

@idansim

16y

4) If it's so good for me here Why am I crying and going crazy again? Oui je suis si heureuse Alors pourquoi la nuit je pleure (french) I'm missing in Paris Sun awakes me from the window And soon I will feel the heat, hmmm.... The plane is landing and there are no more clouds Happiness is penetrating me again Hello Paris (The End)

@inuzrule

16y

I can't speak a lick of French, but it's beautiful to hear her. And you can really hear her Israeli origins in her accent. Pretty song, even if I can't understand a word of it.

@lovedpink

16y

I ran to a different place so far As far as I could And I'm in Paris The lights burn grey and clouds I'm happy and feel good but I'm so cold In Paris Turning round and round in enchanted spell bounded alleys swallow me I'm in Paris Beautiful buildings you're old and so noble But will you keep me warm In Paris?

@Sharni1996

15y

I liked how she joined the two languages that she knows and made a song! even though i dont know french and i know hebrew it was great Love it! <3 very good song

@xXmelbatoastXx

16y

i don't know why, but this song makes me smile :)i understand the french parts and wish i knew what she's saying in hebrew...

@michalgirl

15y

I did my best to translate from hebrew, enjoy: I escaped to a different place, so fast, as far as I could and I'm in Paris The lights are on, grey and clouds, I'm happy and I feel good but I am so cold in Paris Turning round and round in magical charmed alleys swallowing me I'm in Paris Pretty buildings you're old and so noble but will you worm me up in Paris?

@robek15

14y

what an amazing sound ohh god !!!! so magically !

@vulgarpurity

15y

I wander around ... In enchanting narrow alleys I am spellbound It sucks me in I am In Paris Beautiful buildings They are old And so very noble But the country lights me up In Paris

@CJeanneMarie

Quelle chanson magnifique :)

@LeonardoYodea

16y↑10

translation of the Hebrew, third (and last) part: "The sun awakenes me from the window, and soon I'll feel the warmth already The plain is landing and there are longer clouds The joy is "building up" in me again Shalom Paris"

@MrsSkellington15

15y

This is a beautiful song.

@twinkletopsable

I go back to this video a few times every year just to remind me that this beautiful song exists.

@risycat

15y

LOVE IT!

@soupsur

14y

i m cumpletely in luv with this composition...i hear it atleast 5 timez a day!

@israeligirly

13y

what a beautiful face - you can hear her vocal chords vibrating so delicately - simply beautifull.

@crazy8z888

16y

I love this song so much! It's so pretty :] I wish I could understand hebrew though, I can only read it. lol. I can listen to it over and over.

@ParisByPod

16y

Hi everyone, Once again a great song :-) Here are the French words I have identified: - loin de ma maison, à Paris - loin de mon amour, à Paris - oui je suis si heureuse alors pourquoi la nuit je pleure ?

@jtswaffles

14y

THAT IS SOOOOO INTENSE COMBINING FRENCH AND HEBREW!!!! ITS AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!! and ingenious also probably personal because its in her two native tongues.

@SoraQuasar

14y

beautiful song ^^ יעל את גאווה ישראלית!

@_Maya_Andrea

12y↑18

i cant understand a word, but i love this song :) very sweet sounding

@trgdr777

16y

This is so cool. It has such a great flow.

@mag0024

13y

j'aime la chanson.. tout le temps quand je l'ecoute je me relaxe bien..

@DannyAmir

13y

(verse 3) If I am so content here then why am I crying again and going crazy Yes I am happy here so why do I cry at night Homesick … in Paris Mmmmmmmmmmmmm……. Sunshine wakes me from the window and soon I will feel the heat mmmm The plane lands and there are no clouds again the happiness seeps back into me Goodbye Paris

@rodlarsen4371

1y↑1

Quelle belle cette chanson...

@mksorjgu

14y

Cette chanteuse a du génie !

@michalgirl

15y

continue: I came all the way to here to be dazed, pretty illusion of mine, try to catch me I'm in Paris Getting lost again, a sad dream, I am famous already and people hear about me here in Paris Now your voice whispers me from far away I miss you come and return to me already from Paris I love you I love you I love you I love you and Paris If I feel so good here than why am I crying again and losing my mind Missing you in Paris

@royalicecream

16y

how awesome, i love hebrew, i wish i could speak hebrew!

@mylordH

16y

She says at 00:53 : "Loin de ma maison, à Paris" (Far away from my home, in Paris) and at 01:44 : "Loin de mon amour, à Paris" (Far away from my love, in Paris) and 2:04 : "oui je suis si heureuse alors pourquoi la nuit je pleure ?" (Yes I'm so happy so why do I cry every night ?) (I'm french)

@olgacaelo

me gustaria tanto tener el instrumental de esta cancion para cantarla¡¡alguien lo tiene?me encanta¡¡

@RedNightMoon

14y

i luv this song so much truely i dont speak anything but english but i cant stop listenin to this song

@abdenourbourachdi3422

11y↑14

N 'importe quoi, je suis arabe et musulman, et je rêve d'apprendre cette très belle langue

@goingcrazy17111996

13y

for everyone that wants to understand, in this song she's telling us about how she feels about living in paris. she loves paris, but to her, paris will never be home. she will always feel israelian and not french. she's saying that paris is really great, so why does she feel so sad?

@MacI568

16y

נהדר. אני אוהב את הקול שלה (:

@hila2222

16y

she is israeli so she sings in hebrew :) she sings about life in paris as you might guess :P פשוט מדהימה :]

@verity135

15y

I would love to be able to sing this in the Jewish that she does. It's beautiful

@ketinunkantim

15y

Incredible... at the end, and pleased by the singing (and the song), I wasn't able to tell wether she was singing in french or in iidish... Well. anyway... beautiful song, extraordinaire voice... lovelly.. thanks a lot

@Ukash13MK

13y

Podoba mi się :)

@soundmutation

12y

Ohhhh this song is almost as soft as melting chocolate. Hebrew is so beautiful ; 0 ;

@SteveStoneDadof2

15y

Beautiful!

@Shoklata

16y

Translation to English: If I'm so good in here why do I cry again and going crazy? (French) Yes I am so happy then why I am crying at night. (Hebrew) I miss you, in Paris. The sun wakes me up from the dream and soon I'll the warm hmm... The plane lands and happiness already trickle into me. Shalom (goodbye/hello) Paris.

@emmibalaj

16y

beautiful song.

@vulgarpurity

15y

I fled to a different place So quickly The farthest away, and I succeeded I am in Paris Lit candles Gray and foggy I am happy and it's good for me And it's so good for me In Paris

@gegette69

16y

très jolie chanson même si je ne comprends pas grand chose... l'hébreu est une langue très jolie, je l'avais découverte dans les chansons du dessin animé "le prince d'égypte".

@FightingForFedoras

13y

I don't even speak hebrew and I love this song!!!

@DannyAmir

13y

(verse 1) I ran away to another place so fast as far as I could and I am in Paris The lights shine grey and clouds I am happy and content but I am so cold in Paris Going around and around in magical enchanted alleys swallow me I am in Paris Beautiful buildings you are so old and noble but will you warm me in Paris? Mmmmmmmmmmmmm……. Far from my home in Paris

@makkak1981

14y

Great song, and i realy like both languages:)

@Shoklata

16y

Translation to English: I fled somewhere else so fast, most far away I only could and I am - in Paris. The lights are on, gray and clouds i'm happy and i'm well but i'm so cold - in Paris. i wander around in circles in magical enchanted allies, it swallows me, I am - in Paris. Pretty buildings, your'e so ancient and noble but will you warm me up - in Paris. hmmmm... hmmmm... (French) Faraway from my house in Paris

@MoonSahdowWolf22

12y

Hebrew is such a beautiful language

@jaguarjaguarjaguarja

15y

Hebrew & French? Nice! Never heard a multilingual song before. I just knew now. Yael Naim's awesome!

@DannyAmir

13y

(verse 2) I came all the way here to be blinded a little my pretty illusion try to catch me I am in Paris Getting lost again sad dream I am already famous and people are hearing about me here in Paris Now your voice whispers to me from far away I miss you come back to me already from Paris I love you I love you I love you I love you and Paris Mmmmmmmmmmmmm……. Far from my love in Paris

@robbystop

10y↑5

This song is pure bliss

@Shoklata

16y

Translation to English: I came so far to be dazed a little, my beautiful illusion try to catch me. I am - in Paris. Once again i'm lost, a sad dream. i'm famous now, and talked about, here - in Paris. Now your voice whispers to me from a distance - I miss you come back to me already - from Paris. I love you I love you I love you I love you - and Paris. hmmmm... hmmmm... Faraway from my love in Paris