Priscilla first achieved success with The Paris Sisters, in which she sang lead vocals backed by her two older sisters Albeth and Sherrell. The group is best remembered for the 1961 international hit 'I Love How You Love Me' produced by Phil Spector.
Priscilla released three solo LPs between 1967 and 1978; a Billie Holiday tribute titled 'Priscilla Loves Billie' and two albums of entirely self-penned material; 'Priscilla Sings Herself' and 'Love Is ...'. Although the records achieved relatively little commercial success, they are now sought after by collectors.
In 1978 Priscilla Paris suffered facial paralysis as the result of an accident. After a period of serious depression she settled in Paris, France where she owned a restaurant and operated a business which specialised in teaching French hotel workers how to interact with English-speaking tourists. She also occasionally sang in small Parisian clubs.
Priscilla died as the result of a fall in her home on Friday, March 5, 2004. She was 59 years old and is survived by two sons.
Just Friends
Priscilla Paris Lyrics
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Lovers no more
Just friends
But not like before
To think of what we′ve been
And not to kiss again
Seems like pretendin'
It isn′t the endin'
Just friends
Driftin' apart
Two friends
But one broken heart
We loved, we laughed, we cried
Then suddenly love died
The story ends
And we′re just friends
Just friends
Lovers no more
Just friends
But not like before
To think of what we′ve been
And never to kiss again
Seems like pretendin'
It isn′t the endin'
Two friends
Driftin′ apart
Two friends
But one broken heart
We loved, we laughed, we cried
Then suddenly love died
The story ends
And we're just friends
The song "Just Friends" by Priscilla Paris is all about a relationship that is ending, and the two people involved trying to come to terms with being just friends. The song is full of conflicting emotions -- there is the sadness and regret of losing a lover, but also the bittersweet nostalgia of remembering the good times. The singer describes how it feels to think about what they've been through together, and how strange it is to know they will never kiss again.
The song's most poignant lyrics come in the chorus, where the singer acknowledges that they are "just friends," but also admits that it doesn't feel like the ending. This is a common experience for many people who have been in long-term relationships, who find themselves in a kind of limbo after the romance has ended. They are not quite over each other, but they also know they can't go back to the way things were before.
Overall, "Just Friends" is a beautiful and emotional song that captures the complexity of relationships and breakups. It is a reminder of how difficult it can be to transition from lovers to friends, but also of the value of the connection that remains.
Line by Line Meaning
Just friends
We are no longer in a romantic relationship and are only friends now.
Lovers no more
We are no longer lovers, but still care about each other as friends.
Just friends
We are only friends now, and nothing more.
But not like before
Our friendship is different now that we're no longer romantically involved.
To think of what we've been
Remembering our past relationship makes it difficult to accept that we're now just friends.
And not to kiss again
Not being able to kiss each other anymore feels like we're pretending that our relationship didn't end.
Seems like pretendin'
Acting like we're okay with just being friends when we're not feels like we're not being honest with ourselves.
It isn't the endin'
Even though our relationship ended, we still have a relationship as friends.
Just friends
We are no longer in a romantic relationship and are only friends now.
Driftin' apart
Our friendship is slowly falling apart now that we're no longer romantically involved.
Two friends
We are now just two friends.
But one broken heart
One of us is still heartbroken from the end of our romantic relationship.
We loved, we laughed, we cried
We had a deep emotional connection when we were together.
Then suddenly love died
Our love for each other faded away suddenly and unexpectedly.
The story ends
Our romantic story has come to an end.
And we're just friends
We have moved on from our romantic relationship and are now just friends.
Writer(s): Sam M. Lewis, John Klenner
Contributed by Jonathan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.