Poor People Of Paris
Russ Morgan and His Orchestra Lyrics

Just got back from Paris, France
I recently returned from a beautiful city known as Paris in France

All they do is sing and dance
It's a city that is rich with music and dance

All they've got there is romance
The city is famous for its romantic atmosphere

What a tragedy
It is such a pity that not everyone can experience the beauty of Paris

Every boulevard has lovers
Wherever you go in Paris, you'll find couples in love

Every lover's in a trance
People in love in Paris are completely mesmerized with each other

The poor people of Paris
However, not everyone in Paris has been fortunate enough to enjoy all of its beauty and love

I feel sorry for the French
I sympathize with French people who have to live in such a beautiful but sometimes overwhelming city

Every guy has got a wench
It's a way of saying that every man in Paris has a girl, girlfriend, or lover

Every couple's got a bench
Every couple in Paris finds a place, usually a bench, to sit down and enjoy each other's company

Kissing shamelessly
People in Paris have no fear or shame in showing their love and affection for each other

Night and day they're making music
Paris is full of music, day and night, and it always adds to the atmosphere of love and romance

While they're making love in French
Paris is also known for the French language, and it is one of the most romantic languages in the world

Milk or water from the sink
Paris is not known for its tap water, so it's customary for locals to only drink wine

Make a true Parisian shrink
If you offer a Parisian milk or water in place of wine, they would be appalled

Wine is all he'll ever drink
As wine is so abundant in Paris, it's the preferred beverage of choice for the locals

And it worries me
This dependence on wine sometimes concerns me

For with wine as cheap as water
Wine is so cheap in Paris that it's almost the same price, if not cheaper than, tap water

Oh, it makes one stop and think
This realization about the abundance and cheapness of wine makes me quite reflective

Sister met a boy named Pierre
A specific story about a girl who fell in love with a man named Pierre

Had the craziest affair
Their passionate love affair was quite wild and exciting

And the day they parted there
The day they had to say goodbye to each other

He cried bitterly
His tears flowed out of him uncontrollably

Pierre was there to bid her farewell
He came to say goodbye to her in person

But he brought his new girl, Claire
Unfortunately, he also introduced his new love interest to the girl he was saying goodbye to

The poor people of Paris
It's a feeling of sympathy for the people who live in Paris that may have experienced heartbreak, like the girl in the story

So don't go to Paris, France
This repeated phrase is actually sarcastic, as it is hinting that Paris is an incredible place to visit

Not unless you like to dance
Only visit Paris if you enjoy dancing, because it's simply a part of the city's identity

Not unless you want romance
If you're not interested in romance, then Paris may not be the best place for you to visit

Like those poor inhabitants of Paris
However, even for those that struggle in the city, it is impossible to miss out on its romantic charm