I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris
Morrissey
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In the absence of your love And in the absence of human touch I have decided I'm throwing my arms around Around Paris because Only stone and steel accept my love In the absence of your smiling face I traveled all over the place And I have decided I'm throwing my arms around Around Paris because Only stone and steel accept my love I'm throwing my arms around Around Paris because Only stone and steel accept my love I'm throwing my arms around Paris because nobody wants my love Nobody wants my love, nobody needs my love Nobody wants my love Yes, you made yourself plain Yes, you made yourself very plain
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Written by: STEVEN MORRISSEY, MARTIN JAMES BOORER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
TitleThe song "I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris" is a single released by Morrissey, an English singer and songwriter known for his distinctive lyrical style.
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Release DateThe song was the lead single from Morrissey's ninth studio album, 'Years of Refusal', which was released on 9th February 2009.
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Album"I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris" appears on album "Years of Refusal," known for its exuberant baroque and ambitious lyricism, capturing the artist's satirical and rebellious spirit.
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ChartsUpon release, the song reached the No. 21 position on UK Singles Chart.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Morrissey along with his long-time collaborator Boz Boorer, who has co-written many of the singer's tracks.
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Music VideoDirected by Jonathan Clowes, music video for the song created quite a stir for featuring Morrissey and his band each sporting an "I love Paris" bandage.
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Lyrics ThemeAs suggested by the title, the song lyrics suggest Morrissey's affection towards the city of Paris. The song compares the protagonist’s loneliness with the romantic perception and lasting charm of the city.
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Critical ResponseThe song received generally positive reviews from the music critics. Many acknowledged it as quintessential Morrissey — remorseful, bitterly charming, and yet heart-wrenchingly poetic.
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Live Performances"I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris" is a staple at Morrissey concerts, where his passionate delivery consistently engenders strong audience reaction.
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Cover VersionA cover version of "I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris" was performed by Rufus Wainwright, an acclaimed American-Canadian singer, in a BBC radio session in 2012.
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ControversyLater, in 2015, following the Paris attacks, the song attracted some controversy due to Morrissey’s negative comments about politicians’ responses to the event, providing a different context to the song.
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ReissuesThe track was later included on the 'Greatest Hits' compilation album released in 2020, cementing its place as one of Morrissey's most beloved works.
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