Sydney Valette is born on the 18th of may, 1986, in the Parisian suburb of … Read Full Bio ↴Sydney Valette is born on the 18th of may, 1986, in the Parisian suburb of Lilas. Chinese sign: fire tiger. A provincial childhood. At the age of 18, he moves to Paris to study philosophy. He rapidly loses himself in the dark rhythms of the capital’s club nights. He plays the piano in his tiny apartment. One day Sydney begins producing electronic music in Cubase. He attempts to stretch the limits of the unknown to create his own particular sound. His childish synth-pop punk is poetic, destructive, and unique. He is the tiger, Sydney Valette.

Paris
Sydney Valette Lyrics

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Intro

For some old fashionned romance, take your true love to Paris, the world reknown city of love and light, thats oozing with charm and sophistication. Enjoy the shabby chic delights of the latin quarter, watch the sunset from the hilltop of Montmartre, and take a moonlit stroll along the banks of the river Seine. And end this perfect day by a champagne supper, in a traditionnal french bistro, and whisper sweet nothings by candle light, light, light, light, light…

Chorus
Paris, la nuit, l’ennui, exquis,
Personne, n’en vit, la lune, ici.

Bridge
A wonderful city, a plce for lovers, a city to dream wild, the river shining, a city that never sleeps, the romance is the air, the lovers are feeling the love that is in the air. But still walking by myself, the smell of the roses the lover scan smell…

Chorus
Paris, la nuit, l’ennui, exquis,

Personne, n’en vit, la lune, ici.

A Paris, ya rien à faire disait-il déjà, mais qu’est ce qu’on fout ici ? Coincés dans le noir de nos habits, marcher dans les rues, marcher dans les rues, se délectant des reliquats christiques, coincés dans le formol romantique…Les clubs de nuits ? Pas pour moi ce soir merci, les clubs de jour ? Encore moins…Peut-être demain…Peut-être demain…

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sydney Valette's song Paris revolve around the theme of romance and love, which are often associated with the city of Paris. The song paints a picture of the city as a place of old-fashioned romance, where lovers can enjoy the shabby chic delights of the Latin Quarter, watch sunsets from the hilltops in Montmartre, and take romantic walks along the banks of the river Seine under the moonlight. The chorus repeats the phrase "Paris, la nuit, l'ennui, exquis" which translates to "Paris, the night, the boredom, exquisite" - highlighting the fact that even though the city is perfect for romance, it can also be a place of loneliness and ennui.

The bridge provides a contrasting view of the city, describing it as a wonderful place for lovers to dream wild and where love is in the air. However, the singer is still walking alone, amidst the smell of roses, feeling the pain of loneliness. The final verse of the song talks about how even though there are many things to do in the city, such as visiting night clubs and exploring the streets, the singer is still trapped in the "formol romantique" - meaning the "romantic formalin" or the preserving of romantic ideals.

Overall, the song provides a nuanced view of the city of Paris - as a place of love and romance but also loneliness and boredom.

Line by Line Meaning

For some old fashionned romance, take your true love to Paris, the world reknown city of love and light, thats oozing with charm and sophistication.
Paris is a famous, charming city that radiates love and sophistication, making it the perfect place for a romantic getaway.

Enjoy the shabby chic delights of the latin quarter, watch the sunset from the hilltop of Montmartre, and take a moonlit stroll along the banks of the river Seine.
There are many wonderful experiences to enjoy in Paris, from the shabby-chic of the Latin quarter, to watching a beautiful sunset from the top of Montmartre, or going on a moonlit stroll along the Seine river.

And end this perfect day by a champagne supper, in a traditionnal french bistro, and whisper sweet nothings by candle light, light, light, light, light...
Wrap up your day in Paris with a perfect evening consisting of champagne supper at a traditional French bistro, where you can whisper sweet nothings to your loved one by candlelight.

Paris, la nuit, l'ennui, exquis,
Paris at night is both exquisite and boring.

Personne, n'en vit, la lune, ici.
Nobody sees the moon here in Paris.

A wonderful city, a place for lovers, a city to dream wild, the river shining, a city that never sleeps, the romance is the air, the lovers are feeling the love that is in the air.
Paris is a fantastic city that's perfect for couples and dreamers, where the river shines and love is in the air all around you.

But still walking by myself, the smell of the roses the lover scan smell...
Despite the romantic atmosphere of Paris, the singer is still walking alone and can only smell the roses that remind him of love.

A Paris, ya rien à faire disait-il déjà, mais qu'est ce qu'on fout ici ? Coincés dans le noir de nos habits, marcher dans les rues, marcher dans les rues, se délectant des reliquats christiques, coincés dans le formol romantique...
Someone once said there's nothing to do in Paris, so what are we doing here? We wander the streets, surrounded by the remains of Christianity and trapped in the romantic bubble of the city.

Les clubs de nuits ? Pas pour moi ce soir merci, les clubs de jour ? Encore moins...Peut-être demain...Peut-être demain...
The singer doesn't want to go to nightclubs tonight, or even during the day, but maybe tomorrow...maybe tomorrow.

Lyrics © SCHUBERT MUSIC PUBLISHING SARL, SCHUBERT MUSIC PUBLISHING INC.
Written by: Sydney VALETTE

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