April In Paris
SMITH Keely Lyrics
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I never met it face to face
I never knew my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
I never knew the charm of spring
I never met it face to face
I never knew my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris
Whom can I run to
What have you done to my heart
In SMITH Keely's song "April In Paris" the singer describes her amazement and joy at experiencing the magic of springtime in Paris for the first time. "I never knew the charm of spring, I never met it face to face," she sings, highlighting her previous lack of experience with the season's enchantment. However, Keely's time in Paris changes everything for her. She marvels at the sight of chestnuts in blossom and holiday tables set up under the trees, and sings that this feeling is one that can never be replicated. She concludes the song with a poignant question to an unknown recipient: "Whom can I run to? What have you done to my heart?" This suggests that not only has spring in Paris awakened something in Keely's heart, but it may have also made her vulnerable and open to love.
The lyrics of "April In Paris" encapsulate the radiant feeling of newness and joy that often comes with experiencing new things. It is a celebration of the shedding of cynicism and jadedness, replaced by the wonder of beauty and new love. Keely's voice captures this emotion perfectly, conveying her awe and happiness at the transformation she has undergone.
Line by Line Meaning
I never knew the charm of spring
I had never fully experienced or appreciated the beauty and allure of the season of spring in all its glory.
I never met it face to face
I had never truly encountered spring in all its natural splendor, and had not fully appreciated its joys and wonders.
I never knew my heart could sing
I had never before felt such profound happiness and joy in my heart, and had no idea that it was even possible to experience such emotions.
I never missed a warm embrace
I had never truly longed for the comfort and warmth of human affection and tenderness before, and had never realized how much I had been missing it.
Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
It was only when I visited Paris during the month of April, when the chestnut trees were in full bloom, that my eyes were opened to the true beauty of spring and all its amazing charms.
Holiday tables under the trees
I witnessed holiday tables and festivities taking place underneath the trees, which only added to the magical ambiance and atmosphere of the experience.
April in Paris, this is a feeling
The entire experience of being in Paris during April was an overwhelming and indescribable feeling that could not be put into words.
That no one can ever reprise
It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that could never be fully replicated or re-created, and that would always hold a special place in my heart.
Whom can I run to
In the wake of such an intense and unforgettable experience, I was left feeling lost and overwhelmed, unsure of whom to turn to for guidance or support.
What have you done to my heart
The entire experience of being in Paris during April had left such a profound and lasting impression on my heart and soul, that I was forever changed by it.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: E. Y. HARBURG, VERNON DUKE
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