London
Paris Youth Foundation Lyrics
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after all these years There's 200 miles between me and you Does
London love you as much as I do I know that you're thinking our
love's not enough But my heart keeps sinking now you're giving up
Secrets inside our hearts Wake up when it gets dark So fill my head
with doubt Our love is running out I know that this wasn't part of
the deal The later that it gets the further you feel There's 200
miles between me and you Does London love you as much as I do I know
now you're giving up Secrets inside our hearts Wake up when it gets
dark So fill my head with doubt Our
love is running out How did you know?
How did you know?
I know that you're thinking our love's not enough Secrets inside our
hearts Wake up when it gets dark So fill my head with doubt Our love
is running out Secrets inside our hearts Wake up when it
gets dark So fill my head with doubt Our love is running out
Paris Youth Foundation's "London" is a song about distance, doubt and the troubled nature of long-distance relationships. The singer is away from home and pining for someone he loves deeply. He sings, "I can't go home till the dark disappears/My heart's still breaking after all these years." These opening lines set the tone for the song’s longing, mournful quality. Despite being separated by 200 miles, the singer cannot help but think of his lover and wonder if London loves her as much as he does.
The chorus, "Secrets inside our hearts/Wake up when it gets dark/So fill my head with doubt/Our love is running out," encapsulates the theme of the song perfectly. The singer is plagued with doubt, and the darkness of the night brings out what is left unsaid in their relationship. He fears that their love is running out, and the secrets they keep inside their hearts are slowly tearing them apart. There is a vulnerability in the lyrics that are emphasized by the minimalist production, giving the song a raw emotional quality.
Paris Youth Foundation's "London" is a tale of emotional distance and separation. Despite the distance and doubt between the two lovers, the song ends on a contemplative note, as if the singer is still willing to cling onto hope that their love will last. In a world where separation and distance have become the norm, "London" is an apt reminder of the power of love and the strength it takes to keep the flame burning.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't go home till the dark disappears
The singer is feeling lost and alone and cannot bear to return home until they have found some sense of clarity or hope.
My heart's still breaking after all these years
The singer's heart is still heavy and filled with pain, despite the passage of time.
There's 200 miles between me and you
The singer and their loved one are physically far apart from one another by a distance that is difficult to reconcile emotionally.
Does London love you as much as I do
The artist wonders if the bustling city of London could possibly love their partner as much as they do.
I know that you're thinking our love's not enough
The artist is aware that their partner doubts the strength of their love and may be considering leaving the relationship.
But my heart keeps sinking now you're giving up
The singer is deeply affected by their partner's impending departure and feels as though they are losing a part of themselves.
Secrets inside our hearts
There are hidden truths and emotions within the singer and their partner that may be contributing to the strain on their relationship.
Wake up when it gets dark
The darkness of night causes the artist and their partner to confront their fears and doubts, perhaps leading to moments of clarity.
So fill my head with doubt
The artist is wrestling with their own doubts and seeks some sort of reassurance or closure.
Our love is running out
The artist is facing the sad reality that their love may be approaching its end.
How did you know?
The singer is asking their partner how they could have seen the end of their relationship coming when they themselves were blind to it.
Contributed by Ethan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@seanyedgar94
The Wombats, Circa Waves...Believe me, Paris Youth Foundation will be the next big band to come out of my hometown of Liverpool 👍🏻
@yenniamigafeliz
I´m from Mexico and I love this song! is amazing their energy!
@gethynlloydrivera3387
One hell of a good music. The guitar rocks and fits with the vocal perfectly! thank you for this wonderful song
@valeriagaribay1998
Amo está canción 🤤✌️🖤
@stupidvarietyhour
i love this song more than words can describe
@ritayasmin3687
I loved the music, the beat... 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
@judehatton-holland2314
saw your guys supporting Night Cafe at the arts club. You are heavy and this song is probably my favourite song at the moment by a mile. Can't wait to see you guys at Sound City. keep up the good work. I love this so much
@ParisYouthFoundation
Thank you Jude, appreciate it!
@elainemaragoto3897
I’m so happy I discovered this group!!!❤️❤️
@cristianrosas3189
i love this band <3, that song makes me feel like if i were in a city in night, i don't know, but the song make me feel so many things