Paris Blues Lyrics
Terry Callier
Lyrics
The sky was gray when I woke up this morning
Seems to me that nothin' was the same
My situation changed without a warning
(The)
Sad thing is I don't know who's to blame
Once upon a time our love was shining brightly
Maybe it was just too good to last
(Or I don't know)
Perhaps I held to tightly
I had no idea the end come so fast
"Au revoir", she said
She's out of my life, I'm out of my head
So difficult to know which way to choose
And she's gone, c'est ca
Can I go on, je ne sais pas
Got to find a way to lose the Paris Blues
The boulevard is just another byway
Where we walked together now I walk alone
One more lonely heart
(And)
One more lonely highway
One more drifter one more rollin' stone
"Au revoir", she said
She's out of my life, I'm out of my head
So difficult to know which way to choose
And she's gone c'est ca
Can I go on je ne sais pas
Got to find a way to lose the Paris Blues
Song & Lyrics Facts
Terry Callier's song "Paris Blues" is a soulful and jazzy track from his 1979 album, "Fire on Ice". The artist himself wrote the lyrics and composed the music with the help of fellow band members.
The album features some of Terry's most memorable tunes, including "Dancing Girl", which was later covered by Massive Attack. This song tells the story of an American man who travels to Paris for a romantic rendezvous with a French woman he met in New York City. The lyrics are full of hope and longing as they describe the anticipation of their reunion. They also touch upon the cultural differences between the two countries, emphasizing the beauty that lies within them both.