April in Paris
Sammy Davis 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
The lyrics to Sammy Davis Jr. & Count Basie's song "April In Paris" describe the experience of falling in love during the springtime in the city of Paris. The singer confesses that they have never truly appreciated the beauty and magic of spring until this moment, when they find themselves overwhelmed by the blossoming chestnut trees and the holiday tables set up beneath them. This feeling of love and joy is so intense that it cannot be replicated or forgotten.
The singer is surprised by the power of their emotions and the transformative effect that their experiences in Paris have had on them. They have been transported to a place of magic and wonder that they never knew existed, and they are left wondering who they can turn to or trust with their newly opened heart. Overall, the lyrics celebrate the power of love and the way that it can transform even the most jaded and unfeeling of people.
Line by Line Meaning
I never knew the charm of spring
I had never truly understood the beauty and appeal of the season of spring.
I never met it face to face
I had never experienced the season of spring in person, firsthand.
I never knew my heart could sing
I had never realized that my heart was capable of feeling such a strong sense of joy and happiness.
I never missed a warm embrace
In the past, I had gone without feeling the warmth and comfort of a loving hug.
Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
It wasn't until I found myself in Paris during the month of April, surrounded by blooming chestnut trees, that my outlook changed.
Holiday tables under the trees
As I walked through the streets of Paris, I saw many people gathered around tables under the trees, enjoying the beauty of the outdoors while sharing good food and company.
April in Paris, this is a feeling
The atmosphere in Paris during April gave me a sense of contentment and happiness that is hard to put into words.
That no one can ever reprise
The feeling I had during that time was unique and impossible to recreate, as it was a product of a very particular set of circumstances and surroundings.
Whom can I run to
I am overwhelmed by the strength of my emotions and need someone to talk to about it.
What have you done to my heart
The experience of April in Paris has had a profound effect on me, leaving me feeling more alive and in touch with my emotions than ever before.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: E. Y. HARBURG, VERNON DUKE
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