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We Invented Paris is a European artist collective - a pool of musicians and friends who constantly “re-invent” their subtly arranged Indie-Pop-Songs in ever-changing instrumentation. The collective came together in mid-2010; surprising for their short existence: they already have an impressive concert-history. Within one year We Invented Paris played over 70 shows in more than 50 cities. Amongst others they supported Kettcar, Octoberman and The Pains of Being Pure at Heart.

The “project” does not only include musicians but also other creatively-active heads beyond the circle of fifths. From web appearances and merchandising through to stage design the collective members make everything on their own. Not surprisingly the band releases their records on their own label “Spectacular Spectacular”. Even the tour booking and organisation is still part of the band’s daily business. They did an entire tour last year using with the help of “Couch Surfing” (www.couchsurfing.org) – travelling through living rooms and kitchens with the goal of exploring abandoned backyards, house boats and cosy bars all over Europe.

We Invented Paris mix up traditional instrumentation with electronic elements and live they often transform sentimental songs into danceable artefacts. 'Melancholic Joy of Life' someone said - which might be the best way to capture the aura of We Invented Paris. The producers of TV Noir, a popular German music show, also recognized the beauty in their songs and invited the inventors of Paris into their live show in Berlin.

We Invented Paris are currently (and most of the time) on the road. Their debut album released on November 4th, 2011.

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Kaleidoscope
We Invented Paris Lyrics

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I don't wanna lose you
For you are my only
I don't wanna change you
For you are my only

I was hunting out there in the dark
You were stumbling next to me
Somewhere there we lost that spark

The noble art of drowning hearts
Now you see kaleidoscope
I only see broken stones
We would like to go home
But lost the place we once called so

If we could just leave here
We could go away
We could go away
Would it really change our
Carved wood
Carved wood
We are not the same same
We are not alike
We are not alike
But still we belong

I don't wanna lose you
For you are my only
I don't wanna change you
For you are my only

You're walking down a narrow path
I'm still standing at the fork
Somehow we both did the math
Coexisting in this ark
Now I hate what I loved most
You once loved a holy ghost
We are science, we are hope
We're tied up with silent rope

If we could just leave here
We could go away
We could go away
Would it really change our
Carved wood
Carved wood
We are not the same same
We are not alike
We are not alike
But still we belong

I don't wanna lose you
For you are my only
I don't wanna change you
For you are my only

Let's go see the world
Through a kaleidoscope
Let's go find this place
We once called home

I don't wanna lose you
For you are my only

I don't wanna change you
For you are my only

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to We Invented Paris's song Kaleidoscope capture the emotions and inner turmoil of a couple who have lost the spark in their relationship. The vocalist expresses a desire to hold on to their partner, acknowledging that they are their only one, and not wanting to change them. However, they also recognize that they have lost the connection they once shared, and are struggling to find their way back to each other.

The song makes use of metaphors to highlight the complexity of the situation, comparing their relationship to a kaleidoscope, a broken stone, and a carved wood. Despite being dissimilar and facing challenges, they still belong together, and are looking for a way to reconcile and find their way back home.

The lyrics resonate with anyone who has faced a similar situation and struggled to hold on to what they once had. It's a poignant reminder that relationships are not easy, but with effort, communication, and a willingness to understand and compromise, they can be salvaged.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna lose you
The singer fears losing the person they love

For you are my only
The person they love is the only one for them

I don't wanna change you
The singer doesn't want to alter who the person they love is

For you are my only
The love the artist feels is for the person as they are

I was hunting out there in the dark
Before, the artist was searching for something in the unknown

You were stumbling next to me
The person they love was with them throughout their search

Somewhere there we lost that spark
At some point, the love between them dwindled

The noble art of drowning hearts
Their love became painful

Now you see kaleidoscope
The person they love sees things differently from the artist

I only see broken stones
The artist only sees destruction and loss

We would like to go home
Both the singer and person they love want to return to where they feel they belong

But lost the place we once called so
However, they have lost the sense of home they once had

If we could just leave here
They entertain the idea of leaving their current situation

We could go away
Leaving would be an escape from their reality

Would it really change our
They question if leaving would truly fix their problems

Carved wood
A metaphor for something unchanging or immutable

We are not the same same
The artist acknowledges that they and the person they love are different from each other

We are not alike
Their differences set them apart from each other

But still we belong
Despite their differences, they feel a sense of belonging to one another

You're walking down a narrow path
The person they love is moving in a different direction from the artist

I'm still standing at the fork
The artist is at a crossroads in their own journey

Somehow we both did the math
They both knew something was not adding up in their relationship

Coexisting in this ark
Despite their differences and issues, they are still together

Now I hate what I loved most
The artist's feelings for the person they love have changed

You once loved a holy ghost
The person they love was once devoted to something that is now gone or unreachable

We are science, we are hope
Together they have the potential to create something new and meaningful

We're tied up with silent rope
Despite their differences and issues, they are still bound to each other

Let's go see the world
They invite the person they love to explore the world with them

Through a kaleidoscope
They suggest looking at things from a different perspective

Let's go find this place
They continue to search for the place they once called home

We once called home
A reference to a past when they felt they belonged somewhere

Writer(s): Flavian Graber, Joel Fonsegrive, Stefan Schneider, Alexander Sprave, Bruce Kloeti

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