I Love Paris
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Oh I love to love
But my baby just loves to dance
He wants to dance, He loves to dance, He's got to dance
Oh I love to love
But my baby just loves to dance
Oh I love to love
But there's no time for our romance
No no no oh

Oh I love to love
But my baby just loves to dance

The minute the band begins to swing it
He's on his feet to dig it
And dance the night away
Stop I'm spinning like a top
We'll dance until we drop
But if I had my way

Oh I love to love
But my baby just loves to dance
He wants to dance, He loves to dance, He's got to dance
Oh I love to love
But my baby just loves to dance
Oh I love to love
But he won't give our love a chance
No no no oh

Oh I love to love
But my baby just loves to dance

Stop I'm spinning like a top
We'll dance until we drop
But if I had my way
Sundown instead of going downtown
We'll stay at home and get down
To what I'm tryin' to say

Oh I love to love




But my baby just loves to dance yeah yeah
Yes he does, ooh, get down, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nat King Cole's rendition of "I Love Paris" speak to the challenges of being and loving someone who values dancing over romance. The singer of the song communicates their love for love while their partner is too engaged in dancing to reciprocate their affection. The couple's differing interests create a strain on the relationship, as there seems to be no time or space for a romantic connection. The singer acknowledges that their partner has a deep passion for dancing and the thrill of the music is just too strong to ignore.


This song is a beautiful reflection of the clash between two passions and serves as a reminder that love is not always easy. Sometimes couples have to find a way to balance their divergent interests so they can come together in a beautiful, loving relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh I love to love
The singer has strong feelings of love for their partner.


But my baby just loves to dance
The singer's partner has a passion for dancing that takes priority over their relationship.


He wants to dance, He loves to dance, He's got to dance
The partner's love for dancing is all-consuming and a core aspect of their identity.


But there's no time for our romance
The artist feels neglected and unable to connect with their partner due to their partner's obsession with dancing.


The minute the band begins to swing it
As soon as music starts playing, the partner feels the desire to dance.


He's on his feet to dig it
The partner can't help but stand up and dance when they hear music they like.


And dance the night away
The partner enjoys dancing so much that they can do it for hours without getting tired.


Stop I'm spinning like a top
The artist is dizzy and overwhelmed from all the dancing they've been doing with their partner.


We'll dance until we drop
The partner and speaker are willing to dance until they physically can't anymore.


But he won't give our love a chance
The artist feels like their partner's love of dancing is preventing them from putting in effort towards their relationship.


Sundown instead of going downtown
The singer suggests spending time together at home instead of going out to dance.


We'll stay at home and get down
The artist and partner can still enjoy each other's company and have fun without having to go dancing.


To what I'm tryin' to say
The singer hopes their partner will understand their desire to spend quality time together instead of just dancing.


But my baby just loves to dance yeah yeah
Despite the singer's feelings and desires, their partner's love of dancing is too strong to ignore.


Yes he does, ooh, get down, oh
The partner's love of dancing is emphasized once more, along with a playful encouragement to keep dancing.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GERD AMIR SARAF, LANE MCCRAY

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