paris match (パリス・マッチ) is a Japanese pop-jazz band, consisting of Mari Mizun… Read Full Bio ↴paris match (パリス・マッチ) is a Japanese pop-jazz band, consisting of Mari Mizuno (vocals) and Yosuke Sugiyama (music). Their name is based on a track from an Album by The Style Council, Café Bleu. The band was formed in 1998 by Tai Furusawa and Yosuke Sugiyama. Both had already experiences in the music business - Furusawa as a DJ and composer and he organized club events; Sugiyama was an experienced producer, arranger and remixer. They met singer Mari Mizuno when she and Sugiyama worked for a radio station in Nagoya at the same time. They released their first full album, volume one, in 2000.

The music they make can be best described as a mix of pop, R&B, Jazz and Bossa Nova.

Discography

Albums

* volume one (April 21, 2000)
* PM2 (August 1, 2001)
* type III (June 1, 2002)
* SONG FOR YOU (November 21, 2002)
* QUATTRO (June 25, 2003)
* volume one plus (April 21, 2004)
* ♭5 (July 16, 2004)
* 5th Anniversary (March 30, 2005)
* after six (March 24, 2006)
* Our Favourite Pop (January 24, 2007)
* BEST OF PARIS MATCH (June 20, 2007)
* remix & rare „WHITE“ (June 20, 2007)
* Flight 7 (February 13, 2008)
* to the nines (October 6, 2010)

Singles

* „happy-go-round“ (November 22, 2000)
* „DESERT MOON“ (April 4, 2001)
* „KISS“ (July 18, 2001)
* „DEEP INSIDE“ (November 21, 2001)
* „Saturday“ (June 5, 2002)
* „SUMMER BREEZE“ (July 23, 2003)
* „Taiyō no kiss“ (太陽の接吻) (November 5, 2003)
* „Koi no kizashi“ (恋の兆し) (March 24, 2005)
* „VOICE“ (November 23, 2005)

Alison
Paris Match Lyrics

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Alison
Everything But The Girl
Oh it's so funny to be seeing you after so long, girl.
And with the way you look I understand
that you are not impressed.
But I heard you let that little friend of mine
take off your party dress.
I'm not going to get too sentimental

like those other sticky valentines,
'cause I don't know if you've been loving somebody.
I only know it isn't mine.
Alison, I know this world is killing you.
Oh, Alison, my aim is true.
Well I see you've got a husband now.
Did he leave your pretty fingers lying
in the wedding cake?
You used to hold him right in your hand.
I'll bet he took all he could take.
Sometimes I wish that I could stop you from talking
when I hear the silly things that you say.
I think somebody better put out the big light,
cause I can't stand to see you this way.
Alison, I know this world is killing you.
Oh, Alison, my aim is true.
my aim is true...
my aim is true...
my aim is true...
my aim is true...
my aim is true...
my aim is true...

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Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song "Alison" by Everything But The Girl express a mixture of surprise and disappointment as the singer encounters an old friend after a long time. The lyrics convey a sense of sympathy for the subject, whom the singer perceives to be struggling and in a difficult place. The verse goes on to suggest a past romantic relationship between the two, with references to a "little friend" who may have taken advantage of her, and to the subject's new husband, whom the singer appears to feel is inferior to himself. The chorus provides the title of the song, and expresses a dedicated loyalty to the subject, as well as a desire to assist her in some way.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh it's so funny to be seeing you after so long, girl.
It's ironic how I am seeing you after such a long time and I can find humor in this situation.

And with the way you look I understand that you are not impressed.
From the way you look, I can tell that you are not impressed by this unexpected encounter.

But I heard you let that little friend of mine take off your party dress.
I heard that you allowed my friend to take off your dress during a party.

I'm not going to get too sentimental like those other sticky valentines, 'cause I don't know if you've been loving somebody. I only know it isn't mine.
I won't get overly sentimental like typical love letters. I'm unsure if you're in love with someone else, but I know it's not me.

Alison, I know this world is killing you.
I am aware of how difficult life can be for you, Alison.

Oh, Alison, my aim is true.
Alison, I am genuine in my intentions.

Well I see you've got a husband now. Did he leave your pretty fingers lying in the wedding cake?
I see that you are married now. Did he smash your fingers into the wedding cake?

You used to hold him right in your hand. I'll bet he took all he could take.
You used to have complete control over him. I'm sure he's taken all he can handle.

Sometimes I wish that I could stop you from talking when I hear the silly things that you say.
At times, I wish I could interrupt you to prevent the nonsense that you say.

I think somebody better put out the big light, 'cause I can't stand to see you this way.
I believe that someone ought to turn off the bright light, as I cannot bear to witness you in this state.

my aim is true...
I am sincere in my intentions.

my aim is true...
I am steadfast in my intentions.

my aim is true...
I am honest in my intentions.

my aim is true...
I am unwavering in my intentions.

my aim is true...
I am determined in my intentions.

my aim is true...
I am resolute in my intentions.

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