Paris
Friendly Fires
Struggling with Paris? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!
One day we're gonna live in Paris I promise, I'm on it When I'm bringing in the money I promise, I'm on it I'm gonna take you out to club showcase We're gonna live it up I promise Just hold on a little more And every night we'll watch the stars They'll be out for us, they'll be out for us And every night, the city lights They'll be out for us, they'll be out for us One day we're gonna live in Paris I promise, I'm on it I'll find you that French boy You'll find me that French girl I promise, I'm on it So go and pack your bags for the long haul We're gonna lose ourselves I promise This time it's you and me for evermore And every night we'll watch the stars They'll be out for us, they'll be out for us And every night, the city lights They'll be out for us, they'll be out for us And every night we'll watch the stars They'll be out for us, they'll be out for us And every night, the city lights They'll be out for us, they'll be out for us
Struggling with Paris? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!
Written by: BRADLEY BAKER, HUW WEBB, MELISSA RIGBY, SAM KILCOYNE, THOMAS COHEN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Band OriginFriendly Fires, the band that performs "Paris," originates from St Albans, England.
|
Album Details"Paris" is a track released from Friendly Fires' self-titled debut studio album in September 2008.
|
Chart PerformanceIn the UK Singles Chart, the song "Paris" reached its highest position at number 62.
|
CollaborationThe song features backing vocals from the New York-based trio Au Revoir Simone.
|
RemixesIn 2008, Canadian electronic musician and DJ Deadmau5 produced a popular dance remix of "Paris."
|
Awards and RecognitionFriendly Fires' debut album, including the track "Paris," was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2009, an annual music prize awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom and Ireland.
|
Music VideoThe music video for "Paris" was directed by Simon Green and Ben Sinclair. It shows the band performing the song in a variety of locations, including street scenes and forests.
|
Critical Acclaim“Paris” has been critically acclaimed, with NME naming it as one of the ‘Tracks Of The Year’ in 2008.
|
Album PromotionAs part of their debut album promotion, the song "Paris" was given away for free download on the iTunes Store during one week of September 2008.
|
GenresThe song "Paris" and the album from which it comes are often classified under the genres of indie rock, dance-punk, and new rave.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Paris Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 24 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/14837723/Friendly+Fires/Paris>.
Discuss the Paris Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In