Paris
Yael Naim Lyrics


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I fled to a different place
So quickly
The farthest away and I succeeded
I am in Paris
Lit candles
Gray and foggy
I am happy and it's good for me
And it's so good for me
In Paris

I wander around ...???
In enchanting narrow alleys
I am spellbound
It sucks me in I am
In Paris
Beautiful buildings
They are old
And so very noble
But the country lights me up
In Paris

Mmm...
Fair from my house in Paris

I came here
A bit disenchated
This beautiful illusion of mine
A trial to catch up with myself in Paris
Again I disappear
A sad dream
I am famous already
And they hear me here
In Paris

Now your voice
It whispers to me from far away
I miss you
Come return to me
Already from Paris
I miss you
I miss you
I miss you
I miss you
And...Paris.

Mmm...
Far from my love in Paris

The country is so good to me here
So why do I cry and get upset?

Yes, I am happy
So why do I cry at night

I miss you...from Paris
Mmm...

The sun wakes me up
From the window
And I feel the warmth a little more already
Mmm...
The plane lands
And there aren't any
Lush and trickling clouds




I'm back again
Shalom Paris

Overall Meaning

The song "Paris" by Yael Naim is an introspective reflection on the singer's journey to Paris. The song starts with Naim reflecting on leaving her old life behind in search of a new beginning in a faraway place. Paris is the destination, and the initial impression of Paris is one of happy isolation, with lit candles and a gray, foggy atmosphere that is enchanting. The singer is completely absorbed by Paris - the beautiful, ancient buildings and the way the country lights her up. However, in the midst of her happiness, there is a bittersweet longing for a love that is not present in Paris. This feeling of longing is what causes her to cry at night, even though she is happy in her new surroundings.


The second verse of the song is a reflection of the singer's evolving emotional state while in Paris. She is initially disenchanted with the city, but finds that the more she disappears into her work as a musician, the more she becomes famous and the more people start to hear her. Even though she is becoming successful, there is still a nagging feeling that something is missing, and she yearns for the person she loves to be with her in Paris. This nostalgia forms the chorus of the song, with repeated declarations of how much she misses that person.


While on the surface "Paris" appears to be a love song about a city, it is really a reflection on the various conflicting emotions someone can feel when making a major change in their life. The excitement of Paris is contrasted with a sense of isolation, while the happiness there is cut with deep longing. It's a reminder that not everything will be perfect when you make a big change in your life, and that emotions can be complicated and hard to decipher.


Line by Line Meaning

I fled to a different place So quickly The farthest away and I succeeded I am in Paris
I left my troubles behind without hesitation and came to Paris, the farthest place I could think of, and I made it here.


Lit candles Gray and foggy I am happy and it's good for me And it's so good for me In Paris
The gloomy and misty atmosphere of Paris lit up by candles make me happy and content. It's so good to be in Paris.


I wander around ...??? In enchanting narrow alleys I am spellbound It sucks me in I am In Paris
As I wander through the beautiful and winding alleys, I become captivated and completely engrossed in the city's magic.


Beautiful buildings They are old And so very noble But the country lights me up In Paris
The grand and elegant old buildings of Paris are awe-inspiring, but it's the country itself, with all its charm and beauty, that truly fills me with joy.


I came here A bit disenchated This beautiful illusion of mine A trial to catch up with myself in Paris Again I disappear A sad dream I am famous already And they hear me here In Paris
I came to Paris feeling somewhat disillusioned, hoping to reconnect with myself. However, I continue to feel lost and disconnected, despite becoming famous and being listened to here in Paris.


Now your voice It whispers to me from far away I miss you Come return to me Already from Paris I miss you I miss you I miss you I miss you And...Paris.
Your distant voice reminds me how much I miss you, and I wish you were here with me in Paris, where I miss you dearly.


The country is so good to me here So why do I cry and get upset? Yes, I am happy So why do I cry at night I miss you...from Paris
Despite feeling happy in Paris, I can't help but feel sad and cry at night, wondering why I'm so emotional when the country is being so good to me here. I miss you so much from Paris.


The sun wakes me up From the window And I feel the warmth a little more already Mmm... The plane lands And there aren't any Lush and trickling clouds I'm back again Shalom Paris
As the sun shines through my window, I wake up feeling more content. When the plane lands, it's not in the midst of beautiful clouds, but I'm back in Paris, ready to embrace it again. Shalom Paris.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@gladys4643

Barachti lemakom acher kol kach maher hachi rachok sherak hitslachti veani bepariz
Haorot dolkim afor veananim ani smecha vetov li aval kol kach kar li bepariz
Mistovevet schor uschor besimtaot ksumot mechushafot bol?ot oti ani bepariz
Binyanim yafim atem zkenim veatsilim kol kach aval haim techamemu oti bepariz

Mmm...
Loin de ma maison à Paris

Bati ad lekan lehistanver ktsat ashlaya yafa sheli nasi litfos oti ani bepariz
Shuv holechet leibud chalom atsuv ani kvar mefursemet veshom?im alay kan bepariz
Achshav hakol shelcha lochesh li merachok ani mitgaagea boi tachzeri elay kvar mipariz
Ani ohev otach ani ohev otach ani ohev otach ani ohev otach vepariz

Mmm...
Loin de mon amour à Paris

Im kol kach tov li po az lama shuv ani bocha vemishtagaat
Oui, je suis si heureuse alors pourquoi la nuit je pleure? Mitgaagaat 
Bepariz

Shemesh meira oti mehachalon veod meat argish kvar et hachom
Hamatos nochet veeyn kvar ananim haosher mechalchel shuv letochi shalom pariz



All comments from YouTube:

@NoAnimalGoCannibal

the beautiful thing about not only her music, but all music, is it doesn't matter what language it's sung in. you can still feel it, in whatever interpretation you're own perspective comes up with. music is its own language. yael naim speaks music brilliantly.

@JohnLegionerMX

I don't understand the language, but omg this is a masterpiece!! The beat of the music is just, OUTSTANDING! O.O!! it actually feels like it makes you cry, the beatiful tone of that soft voice curling through your ears, gripping you to listen further, daydreaming about Paris _ wish I could marry this song!

@gabrielasena1015

John Mendez jajajajaja me too

@michaeljosefson2701

@sara _jauregui93
That's disgusting and should never be allowed! I'm against human/song marriage.

@gabrielasena1015

I do not care what you think and better not criticize!!

@michaeljosefson2701

@sara _jauregui93

People who want to marry songs are perverts!

@gabrielasena1015

I don't care what you think, pleas understeand!!

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@user-uq8yl6vw1z

Божественная, возвышенная песня и самый красивый в мире язык!!!

@idolmonkey

She has a pleasant voice, and the lyrics make this song even more beautiful.

@Shegofox5

Sooooooo beautiful,I really like listening to songs in a different language or languages! This sounds like a foreign lullaby . "New Soul" is also excellent! I am now proud to call myself a fan!!! ♥♥♥ Yael Naim

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