Paris Ka Trip Lyrics Yo Yo Honey Singh, Millind Gaba

Paris Ka Trip Lyrics : The song is sung by artist Yo Yo Honey Singh, Millind Gaba, and musicgiven by Yo Yo Honey Singh while Millind Gaba has written the Paris Ka Trip Lyrics. The music video of the Paris Ka Trip song is directed by Mihir Gulati..

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Paris Ka Trip Song Lyrics

It\'s you boy! Yo yo honey singh Music mg!

Paris ka trip legi Trip tu flip legi Mote mote sip legi Kya legi bol de

Lembo lumbo kaali legi Teri behan saali legi Sone di dunali legi Kya legi bol de

Diamond ke feet legi Mercedes seat legi Mere jaisa dheet legi Jo legi bol de

Lembo lumbo kaali legi Teri behan saali legi Sone ki dunali legi Kya legi bol de

Badmashi waala chhora legi Shehar mein tora legi Date bora bora legi Kya legi bol de

Shaadi mein drack legi Ya dj snack legi Kisko gaate dekh legi Kya legi bol de

Pyaar beshumar legi Roz baar baar legi Party ga**faad legi Kya legi bol de

Ainne jyada nakhre I don\'t like this things baby Daaru ton bagair I got the things baby Tu mainu jandi ni King of the singh baby Satthon utte kaun Kaun johnny sins baby

Kya legi bol de Yeh mera ikraar hai Pyaar hai yeh pyaar baby Naa koyi jugaad hai

Jugaad hota hai Delhi mein baby is slang Slang hai slang baby let\'s bang bang

Damm, jivein hundi pehle tor di Damm, jivein rizlan marod di Damm, rukk la ke joint banoni ae Damm, 5 minta ch 25 mukauni ae

Girl what are you girl Girl, you wanted more Are you insane you are for real Chhod de yeh aaj kar liyo kal So chal..

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Paris Ka Trip Lyrics in English (Translation) – Yo Yo Honey Singh, Millind Gaba

Paris Ka Trip lyrics (English Translation) :The Song is sung by Yo Yo Honey Singh , Millind Gaba , and lyrics are written by o Yo Honey Singh, Asli Gold & Millind Gaba . We hope you enjoy this song.

Paris Ka Trip Lyrics in English (Translation)

Ka Trip Legi, Trip Tu Flip Legi, Mote Mote Sip Legi, Kya Legi Bol De ||

Lembo Lumbo Kaali Legi, Teri Behan Saali Legi, Sone Di Dunali Legi, Kya Legi Bol De ||

Diamond Ke Feet Legi, Mercedes Seat Legi, Mere Jaisa Dheet Legi, Jo Legi Bol De ||

Paris Ka Trip Legi, Trip Tu Flip Legi, Mote Mote Sip Legi, Kya Legi Bol De ||

, Lembo Lumbo Kaali Legi, Teri Behan Saali Legi, Sone Di Dunali Legi, Kya Legi Bol De ||

Badmashi Waal Chora Legi, Shehar Mein Tora Legi, Date Bora Bora Legi, Kya Legi Bol De ||

Shaadi Mein Drack Legi, Ya DJ Snack Legi, Kisko Gaate Dekh Legi, Kya Legi Bol De ||

Pyaar Beshumar Legi, Roz Baar Baar Legi, Party Ga** Phaad Legi, Kya Legi Bol De ||

Ainne Zyada Nakhre, I Don�t Like This Things Baby, Daaru Ton Bagair, I Got The Things Baby, Tu Mainu Jandi Ni, King Of The Singh Baby, Satthon Utte Kaun, Kaun Johnny Sins Baby ||

Kya Legi Bol De, Yeh Mera Ikraar Hai, Pyaar Hai Yeh Pyaar Baby, Naa Koyi Jugaad Hai, Jugaad Hota Hai, Delhi Mein Baby Is Slang, Slang Hai Slang Baby Let�s Bang Bang ||

Damm, Jivein Hundi Pehle Torr Di, Damm, Jivein Rizlan Marodh Di, Damm, Rukk La Ke Joint Banoni Ae, Damm, 5 Minta Ch 25 Mukauni Ae ||

Girl What Are You Girl, Girl, You Wanted More, Are You Insane, You Are For Real, Chhod De Yeh Aaj, Kar Liyo Kal, So Chal� ||

It�s Your Boy!, Yo Yo Honey Singh!, Music MG!, 2022!, Kya Legi Bol De!, Ahaa!, Yo Yo Honey Singh

Traslation / Meaning

She will take a trip to Paris, Trip you’ll flip, It will take a rough ship, Tell me what it will take, , Lembo Lumbo will take black, Your sister will take ours, It will take a golden dunnali, Tell me what it will take, , , Diamond’s feet will take, Mercedes will take the seat, She will be as arrogant as I am, Joe Legi speaks, , She will take a trip to Paris, Trip you’ll flip, It will take a rough ship, Tell me what it will take, , Lembo Lumbo will take black, Your sister will take ours, It will take a golden dunnali, Tell me what it will take, , , She will take the mischievous boy, Tora will take in the city, Dit will take the sack, Tell me what it will take, , Drake will take ya at the wedding, DJ Snake Legi, Who will you see singing?, Tell me what you’ll take, , Love will take countless, Will take it again and again every day, The party will tear the j***, Tell me what you’ll take, , , She will take a trip to Paris, Trip you’ll flip, It will take a rough ship, Tell me what it will take, , Lembo Lumbo will take black, Your sister will take ours, It will take a golden dunnali, Tell me what it will take, , Ain’t too naughty, I Don�t Like This Things Baby, Without tons of alcohol, I got the Fings baby, You don’t know me, King Of The Swings Baby, Who is Saithon Utte, Who Johnny Sins baby, , , Tell me what you’ll take, This is my confession, Love is this love baby, There is no trick, There is a trick, Baby is slang in Delhi, Slang is slang baby its bang bang, , Girl What Are You Girl, Girl You Anymore, Are You Insane, You for real, Leave this, grandma, Do the bud, So let’s go, , She will take a trip to Paris, Trip you’ll flip, It will take a rough ship, Tell me what it will take, , , Lembo Lumbo will take black, Your sister will take ours, It will take a golden dunnali, Tell me what it will take, , Diamond’s feet will take, Mercedes will take the seat, She will be as arrogant as I am, Joe Legi speaks, , She will take a trip to Paris, Trip you’ll flip, It will take a rough ship, Tell me what it will take, , , Lembo Lumbo will take black, Your sister will take ours, It will take a golden dunnali, Tell me what it will take

Written By: o Yo Honey Singh, Asli Gold & Millind Gaba

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19 Best Songs About Paris That Will Make You Feel Closer To The City of Love

Want to listen to some cool songs about Paris? From jazz, pop, folk, to electronic, this post will give you all the famous Parisian songs that you’ll enjoy!

We’ve seen a number of things about the city of love from Quotes about Paris written by writers, and famous figures that had poetic words to describe the city, captions on Paris to make any photo stand out on Instagram to funny Paris puns that made me fall in Louvre, (see what I did there, those are the kind of puns I am talking about.)

But did you know that there are a number of songs about Paris that describe the French capital in the most beautiful way possible? Well, if you didn’t, I’ve got you covered!

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I can honestly call myself a Francophile who has a special love for Paris and anything about Paris excites me beyond reason! From its famous landmarks , architecture, cute streets to art and this includes songs!

Yes, I’ve become a little obsessed with some of these songs so I decided to share them with you too since I believe you love the city as much as I do; I mean that’s why you’re here!

Whether you’re planning a trip to Paris , want to feel closer to your favorite place, or just want to cure the Paris travel bug, these Parisian songs will transport you directly to the city of love .

Ella Fitzgerald, black and white potrait - another famous singer on the list

Of course, I admit that we may all have different tastes in music but since we have the same love for Paris, I believe you’ll love these Paris songs. All the lyrics may not be about Paris but I will try to bring out the part that relates them to Paris.

To make sure you easily find these Paris songs or Paris chansons as the French call them, I’ve included a link to Youtube on each song where you can watch and listen to them for free.

Famous Songs About Paris

Famous songs about Paris

There are innumerable songs about Paris but these are my favorite in no particular order.

They include a mix of Electronic, Pop, Jazz, Folk, and many others. These Paris songs are guaranteed to spark the love, passion, and hope inside you every time you think or listen to them. Pick up your speaker now and let’s jam together.

1. J’ai Deux Amours by Josephine Baker

trip to paris song lyrics

Released: 1930 | Genre: Dance/Electronic

While the title of this song may leave you wondering if Josephine Baker is torn between two lovers, she’s actually singing about how she is torn between two cities.

On one hand, is the city she resides in and calls home, Manhattan. On the other hand, is Paris, a city she has not been to yet but dreams of visiting. She describes Paris and talks about how it has left her spellbound.

This song embodies the effect Paris has on everyone, and how it leaves one and all mesmerized by everything about it.

It also alludes to the dream most people have of visiting the City of Lights that they have only heard so many things about, at least once in their life.

2. La Vie En Rose by Édith Piaf

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Released: 1946 | Genre: Pop

Édith Piaf was a French cabaret singer and was widely regarded as France’s national chanteuse.

This song is probably the most famous among Paris chansons (songs). While, in this song, Édith does not actually talk of Paris, it embodies love hence its association with the City of Love.

It is a slow, romantic, and hopeful rendition in which Édith talks about how we experience love initially through rose-colored glasses, and that’s how we should see the world as well.

She encourages everyone to see the beauty, the positive and exciting side of life, comparing it to the first few moments when you fall in love.

3. I Love Paris by Cole Porter/Ella Fitzgerald

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Released: 1953 | Genre: Jazz

I Love Paris is one of the popular songs about Paris. It was first sung by Cole Porter in 1953 followed by other famous personalities like Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, among others.

The song describes exactly that, why the singer loves Paris. He talks about how he loves everything about the city, across all seasons – like timeless love.

Whether it be a fair season or an unanticipated season, he loves Paris regardless.

4. Bonjour, Paris! By Audrey Hepburn, Fred Astaire, and Kay Thompson

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Released: 1957 | Genre: Jazz

Bonjour, Paris! is a song from the 1957 rom-com musical movie, Funny Face . This song showcases all the popular spots in Paris like Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Petit Palais, Montmartre and even the street, Rue de la Paix which is Paris’ famous shopping street.

Audrey is shown to be someone who has been longing to come to the city to see its sights, among other things.

Her dream eventually comes true when a guy from the cast influences his boss to shoot in Paris.

The picturization of this musical movie scene shows the cast going around the city admiring these places.

5. April in Paris by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong

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The first rendition/performance of April in Paris was by Freddy Martin in 1933 for the Broadway musical, Walk a Little Faster .

It became such a hit that it was covered by Sauter-Finegan Orchestra in 1952, making it even more successful.

From thereon, multiple jazz singers have covered it including Count Basie in 1955, whose performance was then inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and Ella and Louis two years after that.

The song talks about springtime in Paris and the feelings and visuals associated with it. It is a hopeful song that will transport you to a picturesque scenario.

6. Non, Je ne regrette rien by Édith Piaf

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Released: 1960 | Genre: Jazz

This is probably the 2nd most famous song by Édith Piaf, and on this list of the best songs about Paris, after  La Vie En Rose .

Like the earlier song by her, the subject of this one too isn’t Paris but, since France’s national idol is singing it, one can connect it to the city and its people.

The song’s title translates to “No, I regret nothing.” It talks about how one should be hopeful, despite the adversities faced.

In good times and bad, you have to have a positive outlook and not regret anything you did or any path that you chose.

7. Les Champs-Elysée by Joe Dassin

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Released: 1969 | Genre: Jazz

As the song begins, few truly recognize it but, once it reaches the chorus, everyone sings along.

This song personifies the broadest and most beautiful avenue in Paris, Les Champs-Elysées.

The boulevard is lined with numerous restaurants, cafes, and shops attracting large crowds, thus making it the busiest street in Paris.

The singer celebrates this avenue and talks about the various kinds of people who make their way here.

Today, every year, on Bastille Day (July 14th), France’s national day, the largest military parade goes through this avenue.

Another reason why it’s famous besides housing popular fashion brands is that it’s the final stretch of France’s famous cycling race, the Tour de France.

8. Where Do You Go to (My Lovely) By Peter Sarstedt

trip to paris song lyrics

Released: 1969 | Genre: Folk

This song has Peter Sarstedt singing to his childhood friend, Marie Claire, who grew up in poverty in Naples.

She now lives in Paris while wining and dining with the rich and famous. He asks her thoughts and feelings when she’s alone, not living a luxurious life.

Thus alluding to the fact that she might not have been as happy and content as she portrayed to the outside world.

Peter, although not French, sings about many French references like Boulevard St. Michel and Sorbonne, and personalities like Picasso, Zizi Jeanmaire, and Sacha Distel.

9. Paris by Faith Hill

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Released: 2005 | Genre: Country

When you listen to  Paris (which is off the album fireflies), it might seem like a love song, but in actuality, that is far from the truth.

When it was first played for her by the songwriters, Faith Hill also thought it was a love song. They let her believe that for a while.

However, the story goes that the 3 songwriters took a train to Paris from London on Bastille Day.

The anticipated celebratory day (joie de vivre) turned out to be a gruesome one when a fight broke out while the trio was waiting for a cab.

Verges, one of the 3, got knocked out cold with a broken nose and a bloody face.

When he came around, he was in an ambulance being taken to the hospital while his friends didn’t know where he was transported to and had no way of contacting him. Eventually, they returned to London and wrote this song.

10. Crazy Paris by Horny United

Released: 2008 | Genre: Electronic

Like most electronic numbers, Crazy Paris is not big on lyrics and falls short in that department.

There’s no history or story behind this 2008 number. In fact, the singer also has a pretty low social profile. I guess he lets his music do the talking.

The song has a cool head-bobbing tune with alternating segments of catchy beats and lyrics.

The only linkage to Paris is in the name and the recurring occurrence of the word in the minimal lyrics.

11. Paris (Ooh La La) By Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

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Released: 2010 | Genre: Rock

This rock n’ roll number is a sexy, sassy one in which Grace practically says that she wants to get down and dirty in a lyrical manner.

The chorus is repetitive, but the guitar strums more than make up for it. The song will make you want to crank up the volume and get pumped up like a rock star.

Such is the beat and rhythm of this song that it was covered by numerous people across different talent shows like The Voice and The X Factor.

Pamela Anderson even danced to this number in Dancing with the Stars.

12. La Seine by Vanessa Paradi & M

trip to paris song lyrics

Released: 2011 | Genre: Pop

La Seine is a chanson taken from an animated movie, Un Monstre à Paris (A Monster in Paris).

In the film, the main character, Lucille, a cabaret singer, performs on stage in a song and dance manner to the tunes of a guitar and an accompanying band.

The guitar-playing character, who eventually sings with Lucille, is the monster referenced in the movie’s title.

While the movie is set in 1910, when the main river that runs through Paris, La Seine, had flooded the streets of Paris and its surrounding towns, the song is an ode to the river itself.

13. Paris by Lana Del Ray

trip to paris song lyrics

Released: 2012 (leaked) | Genre: Alternative Pop

This 2012 song by Lana Del Ray was actually recorded a year earlier but didn’t make it to her chart-topping 2 nd album, Born to Die. It leaked as a solo but didn’t gain as much fame as the album.

The song talks about how the monotony of life has gotten to her and her significant other.

She feels the answer is for him to take her to Paris, so that’s what she asks him to do.

She then narrates how crazy and wild their life could be there. She also references famous Parisian monuments like Sacré-Cœur and Tour Eiffel, also mentioning Yves Saint Laurent.

14. Paris by Little Dragon

trip to paris song lyrics

Released: 2012 | Genre: Alternative Indie; Dance/Electronic

Paris by Little Dragon is a sad pop song about moving on and celebrating the departed instead of letting their loss absorb you.

The band’s lead singer, Yukimi Nagano, sings about a long-distance friendship and how it was tragically cut short by the death of her friend.

It is about going through the loss of someone close and how she decides to go to Paris, where their rendezvous was supposed to happen.

She feels somewhat weird experiencing things without the person, but ultimately, she knows she has to move on, so that’s what she strives to do.

It is probably the saddest song about Paris, at least on this list, though it doesn’t sound like that if you just listen to the music without knowing the lyrics.

15. Little French Song by Carla Bruni

trip to paris song lyrics

Released: 2013 | Genre: Pop

This song has been sung by singer turned model, Carla Bruni, who then became the French First Lady (now former).

She sings about how when everything is going wrong, singing a little French song will make things better. This is an upbeat number, so it might genuinely work in uplifting your mood.

Through the song, she takes you around Paris – Pigalle, Saint Louis Island, Tuileries, and Bastille.

She also talks about French poets, writers, and singers, even referencing Édith Piaf. She says they may not be like Elvis Presley, Ella Fitzgerald, or Louis Armstrong, but they are famous worldwide nonetheless.

16. Paris by Night by Bénabar

trip to paris song lyrics

Released: 2014 | Genre: Pop

As the song title suggests, Bruno Nicolini, or Bénabar as he is known, talks about Paris at night .

His French chansons often have him singing about daily life events; some funny, some cynical.

In this foot-tapping song, he describes how Paris is bustling at night. People are going out for dinner to bistros and restaurants, heading for an after-work drink to bars, and making their way to clubs to dance the night away.

His friends invite him to do the same with them. And even though he is initially hesitant, he ends up going anyway and having a lovely time.

17. Paname by Slimane

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Released: 2016 | Genre: Pop

The name, Paname, is a Paris nickname given to Paris and its suburbs. In this song , Slimane sings about how he wants to go to Paris with his backpack, songs, and dreams.

He dreams of taking his mother to Paris so that she can hear him sing there.

He talks about how he thinks the Parisian people are and how their way of life is. He then goes on to relate himself in those same situations. He visualizes them (him & his mother) there and how they would go on about their day.

Paname is a song about hope, and how everyone has dreams to make it big in a city they dream of tasting success in.

18. Paris by Sabrina Carpenter

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Released: 2018 | Genre: Pop

In Paris , Sabrina sings about her love for the City of Love, how it is incomparable and romantic. Could we disagree? In reality, too, Sabrina has been a fan of the city and had dreamed of visiting it for years. (I mean, can you blame her?)

Those feelings of admiration and longing have reflected in the song. But in fact, she wrote this song after her trip to Paris for her show, and successively, her 18 th birthday that she spent there.

She talks about leaving town and going to Paris to find love but eventually realizes that she already has it. To add a little Parisian charm to it, she even sings the bridge in French.

19. Bienvenue Chez Moi by Bigflo & Oli

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Released: 2018 | Genre: Dance Electronic

Through Bienvenue Chez Moi , Bigflo and Oli take you not just through Paris but through the entire country of France.

They talk about the beautiful cities of Bordeaux, Normandy, Marseille, and Strasbourg, among others. It’s like taking a tour de France.

Be it the French valleys, beaches , towns, or cities , you can visualize it all and picture yourself living out the lyrics.

If you ask me, this is probably one of the best songs about Paris if you want to know about France, its wonderful places, and what each of them is famous for.

Final Thoughts on the Best Parisian Songs

Just like poets and writers, many singers expressed their love and admiration for Paris through what they do best; singing!

So if you were looking for that one song to listen to and envision your life in the city of lights, I hope that some of these lyrics about Paris have transported you to the city of love and put a smile on your face while imagining it.

Do you have any favorites? Let me know in the comments below which of these Parisian songs transported you or any that gave you that special connection.

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Songs about Paris

Are you looking for the best songs about Paris out there? Then you’ve come to the right place! Paris, also known as the city of love , is a city that has inspired many artists, so it comes as no surprise that numerous songs have been written about it.

In this list, I’ve collected some of the best and most famous songs about the French capital.

Whether you’re about to go on a trip to Paris, you’re feeling nostalgic about your last trip or you’re simply dreaming about visiting the city of love, these songs will bring you in the right mood. Some of them will even make you feel as if you were sitting in a little Parisian café instantly.

So without further ado, from Edith Piaf to Jay Z and Kanye West , here are some of the best and most famous Parisian songs.

>> Read: The Best Quotes About Paris to Inspire Your Next Trip

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Songs about Paris in English

Let’s start with some of the best songs about Paris in English. These include many oldies, some rock songs about Paris and more!

1. Eartha Kitt – Under the Bridges of Paris (1955)

Although I placed this song in the section containing English songs about Paris, it’s a bit of an exception. Under the Bridges of Paris contains both English and French lyrics.

Nevertheless, Eartha Kitt was an American jazz singer so I think her song fits this section better than the French one.

How would you like to be Down by the Seine with me Oh what I’d give for a moment or two Under the bridges of Paris with you

2. Little Dragon – Paris (2014)

The music in this beautiful song might sound upbeat but the lyrics are actually pretty sad. It speaks about losing someone you love and then moving away to Paris in an attempt to cope with the loss.

Spirit divide Drift alone I waved her goodbye I carried on Dreams pass My black dress Folded on a big mess I’m changing my next flight to Paris

3. Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong – April in Paris (1957)

This duet talks about Paris in the springtime and how beautiful it is during this time of the year. It’s one of the most famous songs about Paris by two talented American musicians.

Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom Holiday tables under the trees April in Paris, this is a feeling That no one can ever reprise

4. The Stranglers – Let’s Tango in Paris (1972)

Let’s Tango in Paris is a song from the 1970s that speaks exactly about what its title predicts: having a good time and tangoing in Paris.

You might find yourself with me Share your glass of vanity We’re away Every day Not so far for me to say I could take you there today Let’s tango in Paris.

5. Faith Hill – Paris (2005)

Faith Hill is one of the most successful American country singers. Her song Paris talks about how she would do everything for someone, but she can’t give them Paris.

Is I’d give this world to you Every rock and every stone every masterpiece in rome And if you asked me to I’d steel the mona lisa, tear it up in little pieces And lay them at your feet For all the world to see But tonight I can’t give you Paris

6. Carla Bruni – Little French Song (2013)

I have to admit that this is not my favourite song on this list, but it’s true that this little French song is uplifting.

Carla Bruni is the former first lady of France, she’s married to Nicolas Sarkozy, who was the president of France from 2007 to 2012.

Et quand on ne sait plus where to belong Try for a little french song French songs will take you to Paris, to Pigalle ou L’Île Saint-Louis French song are dancing sous la pluie, de Bastille aux Tuileries

7. Jonathan Richman – Give Paris One More Chance (1983)

If you’re looking for rock songs about Paris, then this might be the song for you! In this song, Jonathan Rinchman acknowledges that Paris is not all sunshine and rainbows, but he still wants to give the city one more chance.

Well now I’m calling it arrogant, calling it cruel (Give Paris one more chance) And also trop civilisé et mon dieu, c’est trop cool (Give Paris one more chance) But if you don’t think Paris was made for love Maybe your heart needs a telegram from up above If you don’t think Paris was made for love Well give Paris one more chance

8. Ella Fitzgerald – I love Paris (1953)

Back in the day, Ella Fitzgerald was one of the most popular jazz singers in the United States. Her song I Love Paris was first introduced in the musical Can-Can , which tells the story of showgirls in Montmartre at the end of the 19th century.

If you like Frank Sinatra, you’ll be happy to hear that there’s also a version of this song sung by him.

I love Paris in the springtime I love Paris in the fall I love Paris in the winter when it drizzles I love Paris in the summer when it sizzles

9. Jay-Z & Kanye West – Niggas In Paris (2011)

This song was inspired by Kanye West’s travels in Paris. It won two Grammy Awards when it was released in 2011; one for the best rap song and one for the best rap performance.

What’s Gucci, my nigga? What’s Louis, my killer? What’s drugs, my dealer? What’s that jacket, Margiela? Doctors say I’m the illest ‘Cause I’m suffering from realness Got my niggas in Paris and they going gorillas, huh

10. Fred Astaire – Paris Loves Lovers (1955)

The title of this song says it all. Paris is often dubbed the city of love and that’s exactly what this song is about.

Paris loves lovers, for lovers it’s heaven above Paris tells lovers, love is supreme, wake up your dream and make love Only in Paris one discovers the urge to merge with the splurge of the spring Paris loves lovers for lovers know that love is everything

11. Elliott Smith – Place Pigalle

I hadn’t heard about Elliott Smith before writing this post, but I’ve been listening to this song on repeat ever since discovering it, and I can’t wait to listen to more of his music.

Place Pigalle is a neighbourhood in Paris, and this song speaks about falling in love while staying there on a holiday.

From the bar they walk to Place Pigalle The taxi waved down Goodnight, sleep well Now it’s just a step to the door And he wants all the more to bring her away Out of this temporary half holiday

12. Doris Day – The River Seine (1950) 

Doris Day was a famous American actress and singer, you may know her from the song Que Sere Sera , which she sang in the 1956 movie The Man Who Knew Too Much . This song, however, is about Paris’ famous river, the Seine.

The Seine, when she starts on her travels, Lazily flows from her source. Slowly, her length she unravels, Twisting and turning her course.

13. Lana Del Rey – Take Me to Paris (2012)

Take Me to Paris was written for Lana Del Rey’s album Born to Die , which came out in 2011, but it was scrapped before the album was released. One year later, however, the song leaked. That might be a good thing, though, because this song will make you dream about Paris, just like the singer is doing.

Take me to Paris Let’s go there and never look back Paris (ooh), we can be crazy like that You’re such a naughty boy Why you taking that Polaroid? Put on a show you’ll enjoy Take me to Paris (Ooh, la-la, ooh, la-la) (x2)

14. St. Vincent – Paris is Burning (2007)

Paris is Burning is a song on St. Vincent’s debut album Marry Me . It’s a beautiful, somewhat dark piece describing a revolt in the French capital.

We are waiting on a telegram To give us news of the fall I am sorry to report Dear Paris is burning after all

15. Florent Pagny – Chatelet Les Halles

This song by Florent Pagny, one of France’s most famous singers, was named after one of the largest underground train stations in the world; Chatelet Les Halles in Paris.

Entre gris et graffitis où s’enferme le quotidien Et des murs tellement petits qu’on entend tout des voisins Avec pour seul vis-à-vis des montagnes de parpaings Où déambule l’ennui et se traînent des destins Le samedi après-midi, prendre des souterrains Aller voir où ça vit de l’autre côté, ligne un

16. Grace Potter And The Nocturnals – Paris (Ooh La La) (2010)

To be honest, this one is not my favourite but a lot of people do like it. Therefore, this upbeat song cannot miss on a list of songs about Paris.

If I was a man I’d make my move If I was a blade I’d shave you smooth If I was a judge I’d break the law And if I was from Paris If I was from Paris I would say Oh la la la la la la la (x4)

17. Sabrina Carpenter – Paris (2018)

Paris by Sabrina Carpenter is a relatively new song about Paris. The singer wrote it with Brett McLaughlin and Jason Evigan after her first trip to Paris, which was for her 18th birthday.

It’s so romantic in Paris Won’t even try to compare it Thought I was sure that I’d find it But I already have love in LA

18. Audrey Hepburn, Fred Astaire, And Kay Thompson – Bonjour, Paris! (1957)

This is a song from the classic Audrey Hepburn movie Funny Face . It’s about a bookworm that becomes a model and travels to Paris with a famous photographer and a magazine editor.

I’m strictly (a) tourist But I couldn’t care less. When they parlez-vous me Then I gotta confess. That’s for me: Bonjour, Paris!

French songs about Paris

Are you looking for the best Parisian songs in the French language?

Music is one of the things France is famous for , and whether you understand the language or not, some of the following songs will make you feel as if you were in this city right now!

19. Edith Piaf – Sous le Ciel de Paris (1951)

Sous le Ciel de Paris may actually be the most famous song about Paris, and it’s also one of my favourites on this list. Over the years, it has been covered by many artists including Jacqueline François, Mireille Mathieu and Zaz.

There are also some English versions of this song with the title Under Paris Skies .

Sous le ciel de Paris Marchent des amoureux Hum, hum Leur bonheur se construit Sur un air fait pour eux

20. Maurice Chevalier – Paris je t’aime d’amour (1930) 

This love song about Paris was originally performed by Maurice Chevalier in 1930 but it was covered by French singer Patrick Bruel more recently.

Paris je t’aime, je t’aime, je t’aime Avec ivresse, Comme une maîtresse ! Tu m’oublieras bien vite et pourtant Mon cœur est tout chaviré en te quittant !

21. Booba – Paname (2011)

Is rap more of your kind of music? Then this song might be the one for you! Booba is a popular French rapper who grew up in the suburbs of Paris.

Rappeurs, producteurs et quelques journalistes J’suis là pour le khalis demande à Kaaris Rien n’égale notre charisme négro ici c’est Paris à risque C’est la guerre chez nous c’est pas Peace, Bagdad c’est la isme Le rap français, ma target-practice Neuf-deux tout est vrai, rien n’est factice

22. Charles Trenet – Les Oiseaux De Paris (1939)

Les Oiseaux De Paris talks about someone who left Paris to go live in America, Africa and other places around the world. He misses his home town though and talks to a bird from Paris who built a nest at his hotel.

Les oiseaux de Paris Me réveillent la nuit Par leurs chants et leurs cris Ils font bien plus de bruit Qu’les autos

23. Léo Marjane – Sur les Pavés de Paris 

If you like Edith Piaf’s music, you may like Léo Marjane too. Together with Piaf, Marjane was one of France’s most famous female singers in the 1940s.

Refrain d’amour fleuri Sur les pavés de Paris Chanson des jours dorés Que l’on a tous murmuré Dans tous les cœurs épris C’est le bonheur qui sourit Tout le long des faubourgs Et malgré le ciel gris

24. Charles Aznavour – La Bohême (1965)

This beautiful piece tells the story of bohemian artists living in the Parisian Montmartre quarter. It’s a nostalgic song by Charles Aznavour, one of France’s most famous singers.

Je vous parle d’un temps Que les moins de vingt ans Ne peuvent pas connaître Montmartre en ce temps-là Accrochait ses lilas Jusque sous nos fenêtres

25. Louise Attaque – Les Nuits Parisiennes (1997)

Louise Attaque is one of my favourite French bands! In their song Les Nuits Parisiennes, they talk about Parisian nights and how they’d like to see what nights are like in other places too.

J’vis toujours des soirées parisiennes Et j’voudrais vivre des soirées belles à Sienne Et vivre au vent, à feu, à sang M’ouvrir aux sentiments

26. Jacques Brel – Les Prénoms de Paris (1962)

Belgian singer Jacques Brel didn’t only sing about Brussels and Amsterdam but he also sang about Paris. His song Les Prénoms de Paris has been described as “a kind of romantic tourist guide about Paris”.

Le soleil qui se lève et caresse les toits Et c’est Paris le jour La Seine qui se promène et me guide du doigt Et c’est Paris toujours Et mon cœur qui s’arrête sur ton cœur qui sourit C’est Paris bonjour Ta main dans ma main qui me dit déjà oui C’est Paris l’amour

27. Joe Dassin – Champs Elysées (1969)

This cheerful song is one of the most famous and iconic French songs out there. It’s about a man who’s taking a stroll along the famous Champs-Elysées in Paris.

Aux Champs-Elysées, aux Champs-Elysées Au soleil, sous la pluie, à midi ou à minuit Il y a tout ce que vous voulez aux Champs-Elysées

28. Yves Montand – A Paris (1948)

A Paris is a famous song that was composed by Francis Lemarque, who was born in Paris. Lemarque composed many songs for Yves Montand after the two met in 1946.

À Paris Quand un amour fleurit Ça fait pendant des semaines Deux coeurs qui se sourient Tout ça parce qu’ils s’aiment À Paris

29. Josephine Baker – J’ai Deux Amours (1930)

In this song, Josephine Baker celebrates her two loves (which is the title of the song) as an American expat in Paris. It’s known that Baker distanced herself from the U.S.A., where she was born, after moving to the French capital.

J’ai deux amours Mon pays et Paris Par eux toujours Mon cœur est ravi Manhattan est belle Mais à quoi bon le nier C’qui m’ensorcelle, c’est Paris C’est Paris tout entier

30. Vanessa Paradis & Matthieu Chedid – La Seine (2011)

This song from Vanessa Paradis is from the French animated movie Un Monstre à Paris . There’s also an English version of the song that was recorded for the English version of the movie ( A Monster in Paris )

Je ne sais, ne sais, ne sais pas pourquoi On s’aime comme ça, la Seine et moi Je ne sais, ne sais, ne sais pas pourquoi On s’aime comme ça, la Seine et moi

31. Maurice Chevalier – Ca c’est Paris

Maurice Chevalier (you can find another of his songs on #20 of this list) was born in Paris and often sang about the city. Back in the day, he was a famous French actor and singer.

Paris… reine du monde Paris… c’est une blonde Le nez retroussé, l’air moqueur Les yeux toujours rieurs Tous ceux qui te connaissent Grisés par tes caresses S’en vont mais revienn’nt toujours Paris… à tes amours !

32. Claude Nougaro – Paris Mai (1968)

Claude Nougaro wrote his song Paris Mai after the civil unrest taking place in France in May 1968. This month was marked by demonstrations, strikes and the occupation of universities and factories. It got to a point where political leaders feared civil war or a revolution.

Nougaro lived in Paris at that time and he was profoundly touched by the events that took place.

J’aime Paris au mois de mai Quand les bourgeons renaissent Qu’une nouvelle jeunesse S’empare de la vieille cité Qui se met à rayonner

33. Édith Piaf – Les Amants de Paris (1948)

Les Amants de Paris is another beautiful song by Edith Piaf, one of the most famous French singers (you may know her from La Vie en Rose ). This song speaks about Parisian lovers.

Les amants de Paris couchent sur ma chanson. A Paris, les amants s’aiment à leur façon. Les refrains que je leur dis, C’est plus beau que les beaux jours. Ça fait des tas de printemps et le printemps fait l’amour.

34. Mireille Mathieu –  Paris en Colère (1966)

This song celebrates the Resistance movement and the liberty of France. It portrays Paris as a human being who is both angry and courageous.

Paris se réveille Et il ouvre ses prisons Paris a la fièvre Il la soigne à sa façon

35. Bénabar – Paris by Night (2014)

As its name predicts, Paris by Night is a song about all the things you can do at night in the French capital. It talks about going out for dinner, going to the bar and clubbing.

Paris by night Au hasard de la nuit qui nous prend par la main et nous laisse au matin Paris by night Ce qui me réjouit c’est qu’on regrettera demain que ce dont on se souvient

36. Jacques Dutronc – Paris s’éveille (1968)

Paris s’eveille is one of the most famous French songs about Paris. In 1991, this song was even voted the best French-language single of all time!

Il est cinq heures Paris s’éveille Paris s’éveille Le café est dans les tasses Les cafés nettoient leurs glaces Et sur le boulevard Montparnasse La gare n’est plus qu’une carcasse

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Songs about Paris – Final thoughts

And voila! These were 36 of the best and most famous songs about Paris. I hope you found exactly what you were looking for.

What’s your favourite song about Paris? Or do you think a Parisian song is missing from this list? Let me know in the comments! I’m keeping this list updated and am keeping an eye open for new songs about Paris coming out as well.

Did you enjoy this post and would you like to discover more music? You may also like this article with some of the best songs about travelling .

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Music about Paris and its various places that is worth listening to:

Heikki Sarmanto / Ilmari Räikkönen — Paris impressions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QiNRMXhLyw&list=OLAK5uy_miMerJG4DDY9ByInNt-VmtkM8Pzj4Rejc&index=1

https://www.deezer.com/us/album/1606061

Hi, thank you for your suggestion! 🙂 The music is very beautiful, but as it’s purely instrumental, I don’t think it’s a great fit for this list, unfortunately.

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Male : Lembo lumbo kali legi Teri behan sali legi Sone di dunali legi Kya legi bol de

Male : Diamond ke feet legi Mercedes seat legi Mere jaisa dheet legi Joh legi bol de

Male : Paris ka trip legi Trip tu flip legi Mote mote sip legi… Kya legi bol de

Male : Badmashi wala chora legi Shehar mein tora legi Date bora bora legi Kya legi bol de

Male : Shaadi mein drack legi Ya dj snack legi Kisko gaate dekh legi Kya legi bol de

Male : Pyar beshumar legi Roz bar bar legi Party gaa phaad legi Kya legi bol de

Male : Lembo lumbo kali legi Teri behan sali legi Sone di dunali legi Kya legi bol de…

Male : Inni jyada nakhre I don’t like this things baby Daaru ton bagair I got the things baby

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Male : Girl what are you girl Girl.. you wanted …

Male : Are you insane You are for real Chhod de yeh aaj Kar liyo kal So chaal

Male : Yo yo honey singh…. Music MG

Male : Yo yo honey singh….

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28 Famous songs about Paris (in French and English)

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Paris is undoubtedly one of the most romanticised cities in the world. The city of elegant boulevards and eclectic neighborhoods has a vibrancy like few cities in the world. So it is no wonder that there are a lot of songs about Paris about everything from love, despair, yearning, and more.

Songs can be a wonderful way to learn about places, people, and events, and listening to its lyrics about Paris often gives an understanding about the city beyond the surface. So whether you live in the city or are visiting, here are the top songs about Paris and the ‘City of Lights and Love’.

1. Sous le ciel de Paris – Edith Piaf

Released in: 1954

Sous le ciel de Paris means “Under the skies of Paris” and the song was first sung in a movie under the same name in 1951.

But it would be the legendary Edith Piaf, one of the greatest French singers of all time who made the song immortal. With lyrics like “Under the sky of Paris, lovers walk, hum hum, their happiness is built, on a tune made for them…”

2. Champs Elysées – Joe Dassin

Released in: 1969

Joe Dassin came up with this campy karaoke tune, that you will find yourself humming this catchy refrain as you go shopping on Paris’s famed Avenue des Champs Elysées . It may sound campy but this is one of the most famous songs in France , that has definitely stood the test of time.

3. Paris, Paris, Paris – Josephine Baker

Released in: 1949

American turned French citizen and resistance fighter Josephine Baker became one of the most legendary women in France .

In the song “Paris, Paris, Paris,” she sings to the legendary city, with lyrics like “Paris, de mes amours c’est lui le favori ” meaning “Paris, of my loves it is she who is the favorite”.

4. April in Paris – Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie

Released in: 1956

Originally written in 1932, this song about April in Paris was reinterpreted by the legendary Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie. In full spring time, it captures all the romanticism that visitors to Paris experience when they come to the city.

5. Revoir Paris – Charles Trenet

Released in: 1947

Au revoir Paris , meaning “till next time, Paris” is a song by famed male French singer Charles Trenet who sings about leaving Paris as a young man, to go back home to his house in the suburbs, where his mother is waiting. From the Seine river to Bois de Vincennes, he heads home until the next time.

6. Paris sera toujours Paris – Zaz

Released in: 2014

The song “Paris will always be Paris” was first released in 1939 on the eve of WWII by the legendary Maurice Chevalier. With foreboding lyrics that hint at the German occupation to come, it pays tribute to the city and its people.

The song has since been remade many times, including in 2014 by one of the top French musicians Zaz. (You can read more beautiful quotes about Paris here.)

7. Little French song – Carla Bruni

Released in: 2013

Songwriter and model Carla Bruni also happens to be one of the top female singers in France along with being a former First lady of France. In a mix of French and English, this about some of Paris’s most famous residents, from Edith Piaf to Serge Gainsbourg and more.

8. Ménilmontant – Charles Trenet

Released in: 1938

Singer songwriter Charles Trenet was only 25 when he wrote this song dedicated the quartier of Ménilmontant in the 19th arrondissement of Paris . It was a working class lively neighbourhood, a far cry from his hometown of Narbonne in the south of France.

9. Free Man in Paris – Joni Mitchell

Released in: 1974

Joni Mitchell talks about the feeling of being alive in Paris, in this song written about a trip she took there with a close friend, agent David Geffen in the early 1970s.

10. Paris is at her best in May – Sammy Davis, Jr.

Released in: 1966

The French version of the song J’aime Paris Au Mois De Mai (“I love Paris in the month of May “) by Charles Aznavour was released a year earlier, celebrating Paris in springtime. It would be the legendary Sammy Davis Jr. who would bring it to anglophone audiences.

11. Bonjour Paris – Liza Minelli and Charles Aznavour

Released in: 1973

Liza Minelli would pair up with French singer Charles Aznavour with this duet at the Palais des Congrès in Paris. The song originates from the 1957 movie “Funny face” staring Audrey Hepburn, Kay Thompson, and Fred Astaire.

12. A country girl in Paris – John Denver

Released in: 1988

Songwriter John Denver evokes a strikingly sad scene of a young woman in Paris, dreaming of home in Nashville, Tennessee despite the beauty all around

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13. Under the Bridges of Paris – Eartha Kitt

Released in: 1953

Starting off singing in French, Eartha Kitt sings this sweet love song about wandering along the Seine, and perhaps stealing a kiss or two under the bridges of Paris .

14. Ni**as in Paris – Jay-z and Kanye West

Released in: 2011

Jay-z and Kanye West bring down the house with this rather explicit song that won the 2013 Grammy award for best rap song.

15. La Seine – Vanessa Paradis & M

From the animated film Un monstre à Paris (meaning “A monster in Paris”) comes the song “La Seine” by Vanessa Paradis accompanied by the singer M. An english version was later recorded with Sean Lennon.

16. Paname – Booba

Released in: 2017

French rapper Booba takes a takes a less romantic view of “Paname”, the nickname of the Paris , a city that has its problems like many others. This is the other side of Paris.

17. Paris – Little Dragon

Released in: 2012

Musical band Little Dragon is ready to move on and fly away to Paris, to leave the past behind and move on to a different future, away from the ordinary.

18. Paname – Slimane

Released in: 2016

Another song referring to Paris by its nickname is by French singer Slimane. He too is headed to Paris, for the bright lights and the vibrant cafés with his dreams in hand.

19. Le Poinçonneur des Lilas – Serge Gainsbourg

Released in: 1958

On the edge of the city of Paris in Les Lilas is rock-n-roll singer Serge Gainsbourg, one of the most famous personalities in France . He name-drops the stops on metro lines to get there, ready to leave the underground and go into the bright sunshine.

20. Place Pigalle – Maurice Chevalier

Released in: 1946

Place Pigalle in Montmartre was the place to be for artists including Maurice Chevalier in this song released after the war. Paris was free again after occupation, to think about the simple things and enjoy. You can read more about Paris’s history here.

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21. Paris Le Flore – Etienne Daho

Released in: 1986

The famous Café Le Flore in Paris gets a shoutout from Etienne Daho in this song about terrasse-life looking for fun and adventure, but not always finding it.

22. Paris sous les bombes – Suprême NTM

Released in: 1995

French hip hop band Suprême NTM released this track under the album of the same name, exploring the side of Paris that visitors rarely see. The album was a huge success in France, becoming one of the top selling albums of all time.

23. Give Paris One More Chance – Jonathan Richman

Released in: 1983

It is called the Paris syndrome, those that have fallen out of love with Paris. Jonathan Richman acknowledges its shortfalls but still asks that you give the city another chance.

24. J’aime plus Paris – Thomas Dutronc

Released in: 2007

Singer Thomas Dutronc however has had enough of Paris, with its grey skies, dreary underground, and busy city life. He is ready to leave as he makes clear. (You can read more about living in Paris here.)

25. 1901 – Phoenix

Released in: 2009

French indie pop band Phoenix explores Paris in their version of the city in the early 20th century. The lyrics don’t quite make much sense, but the song remains catchy.

26. Paris loves lovers – Fred Astaire

Released in: 1957

From the movie Silk Stockings, came this lovely tune by Fred Astaire with Carol Richards. It is a romantic song for all those who fall in love, or want to fall in love, in Paris.

27. La Bohème – Charles Aznavour

Released in: 1965

In the album of the same name, Charles Aznavour sings about a painter, recalling his younger years in Montmartre. It was a different world, a world of artists and in those years he was hungry, yet knew a happiness that could not be purchased.

28. Le Pont Mirabeau – Marc Lavoine

Released in: 2001

One of the most famous poems about Paris , the Pont Mirabeau by Guillaume Apollinaire was first released in 1912 as a tribute to lost love.

Apollinaire was considered one of the foremost French poets of the early 20th century, and Marc Lavoine’s interpretation to music would win rave reviews.

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If you enjoyed this article, you may like to read more about the top poems about Paris . A bientôt!

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25 Songs About Paris That’ll Take You Right There

Last Updated on March 17, 2023

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Whether you’ve planned a trip to France or are simply dreaming of being there, music is a powerful and visceral way to virtually travel. From chanson française classics to dreamy piano concertos and Afro-European pop, songs about Paris (or ones that evoke the city and its culture in some way) can transport and inspire.

Even if you have no trip to the capital on the horizon, there are a few ways you can still get your Parisian fix, right from your couch or while attempting a soufflé in your kitchen (hint: don’t open that oven to check on its progress!) Keep reading for my carefully curated playlist of music– both French and otherwise– that takes you there.

The Paris Unlocked Playlist

Jacques Brel appears on the Paris Unlocked compilation of songs about Paris that'll transport you straight to the capital.

I’ve put together a compilation of over 25 songs that, at least when I’m in the right frame of mind, bring me straight to Paris. Hopefully, they’ll do the trick for you too.

They’re not all necessarily about the city, but they’re permeated with it, in ways that are both subtle and obvious. Some of these “Paris songs” are linked to personal memories and experiences, while others are pure classics that most of you will recognize.

You can listen to the playlist for free here, on Spotify . And below, I offer a few brief comments on what makes the first songs I chose worthy of the cut (in my humble opinion, anyway). I’ll then aim to expand it in the coming months until I cover all the songs on the original playlist.

But I certainly don’t intend for it to be static. Feel free to add suggestions for how I can expand the list in your comments– then watch as it grows and evolves with your input.

Enjoy– and remember, we’ll always have Paris.

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1. Paris Combo: On n’a Pas Besoin

Paris Combo tops our list of Paris songs. Why? Parce que.

The opening song from Paris Combo’s eponymous debut album sets the mood for a virtual Parisian evening, with jazzy strings and smooth, gradually intensifying vocals from Belle du Berry.

The French group’s sound echoes numerous influences, from Django Reinhardt to big-band swing, cabaret tunes and Afro-Cuban rhythms.

This track inevitably shuttles me back to a Paris of the early 2000s, when I first moved to the city as a bright-eyed, aspiring writer.

It evokes muggy summer evenings with windows flung open, looking out over the rooftops and marveling at a city that remained mostly unknown to me.

Lines to remember: “On n’a pas besoin de chercher si loin/On trouve ce qu’on veut, à côté d’chez soi ( You don’t need to look far/One finds what one wants close to home ).

The chorus is ironic, since the song in fact castigates those with unadventurous, closed minds who fear anything or anyone different. But as a “quarantune”, you have to admit that it’s somewhat fitting.

2. Amadou & Mariam: Je Pense à Toi

Amadou & Mariam, Je Pense à Toi single

This is probably one of the most haunting and simple love songs composed in French over the past few decades. It skyrocketed up the charts in France upon its release in 1998.

Written by Malian duo Amadou & Mariam , the song features the former’s earnest, lilting vocals paired with simple percussion and violin. It’s the ballad of anxious, devoted lovers everywhere; those who fear they may have too little to offer and far too much to lose.

It’s Parisian because it conquered the city to become a timeless ballad. It remains played (and drunkenly belted) in melancholy lounges and moody bars, alongside standards like Brel’s “Ne me quitte pas” (see further down).

Lines to remember: “Certains t’ont promis la terre/D’autres promettent le ciel/Il y en a qui t’ont promis la lune/Et moi je n’ai rien que ma pauvre guitare ( Some have promised you the earth/Others have promised the sky/Some have promised you the moon/And I’ve nothing [to offer] but my poor guitar )

3. Joni Mitchell: Free Man in Paris

Joni Mitchell/Free Man in Paris single

All-around genius Joni Mitchell wrote this song, the story goes, for her producer and friend David Geffen. The second track on her 1974 double-platinum album Court and Spark , the song tells the story of a frayed, overworked executive who can’t get away from the demands of aspiring stars.

But he finds freedom, of course, in the anonymous streets of the French capital.

This is one of Mitchell’s lighter, more playful tracks, perhaps because she’s putting herself in someone else’s shoes and is clearly having fun with it.

It features catchy guitars and jazzy refrain centered around woodwinds. Graham Nash and David Crosby are on background vocals.

Lines to remember: “If I had my way, I’d just walk through those doors/And wander down the Champs-Elysées/Goin’ café to cabaret/Wonderin’ how I’ll feel when I find/That very good friend of mine…

On a side note, I prefer imagining Joni herself wandering down the “Champs”. But I’d also like to tell her that it’s really not the most interesting place to be if you hope to get an even remotely local experience of the city…

4. Yann Tiersen: Monochrome

Yann Tiersen, Le Phare

Yann Tiersen rose to fame by composing numerous songs from the Amelie soundtrack (and one is featured further down in this playlist, by the way). But it’s his third studio album Le Phare (1998) that I’ve always found the most compelling. Incidentally, three songs from the album were added to the aforementioned soundtrack.

“Monochrome”, track number three, is the only song on the album with lyrics in (a charmingly pronounced and syntactically poetic) English.

It features vocals from French songwriter and Tiersen collaborator Dominique A, as well as swelling violin, a small, tinkling bell, and accordions that (for once) don’t irritate the s&!@t out of me.

Lines to remember: “I am piling up some unread books under my bed/ and I really think I’ll never read again/No concentration, just a white disorder everywhere around me, you know I’m so tired now/Don’t worry, I often go to dinners and parties/ with some old friends who care for me, take me back home and stay/Monochrome floors, monochrome walls, only absence near me/nothing but silence around me…”

During some of my moodier and darker days in Paris (and there were a few), Tiersen’s song seemed a fitting anthem indeed.

Paris is known as the ville grisatre (grey city) par excellence, especially in the eyes of French people who live outside the capital. And on a rainy, short November day, this is the mood that tends to reign there.

5. Jeff Buckley covering Edith Piaf: Je n’en connais pas la fin (live)

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This is probably my favorite cover from the late, great Jeff Buckley: a brilliant, haunted version of Edith Piaf’s “Je n’en connais pas la fin”, appearing on Buckley’s powerful Live at Siné album.

Lines to remember: “I can’t forget my little square/Even though I’m so far away/I can’t forget my little fair/Maybe she’s still there, still there today/I sometimes hear that little tune/Playing in a dream of long ago…/And in my brain/runs the refrain/that old French refrain/I used to know…/Oh mon amour…”

This hits the nostalgic spot in my own brain, on so many levels. I discovered Buckley during my first year living in France– in Lyon, rather than in Paris. His albums were a constant presence in the years that followed.

And this song in particular creates an aching sense of homesickness for a city where I no longer live in (save a few precious weeks a year.) It particularly makes me think of Belleville , the quartier Piaf is likely referencing in her original song , and where I lived for many years.

I also am inevitably moved by the respect and indebtedness with which Buckley takes up Piaf’s legacy. It’s rare for a male musician to cover female artists with such reverence, but when Buckley breaks out into a falsetto on the chorus, singing O mon amour…. , there’s something eerie about how he almost channels his predecessor.

It’s one of the many reasons why I will always lament that the world lost Buckley so early, and far too soon.

6. Marc Lavoine & Souad Massi: Paris

Marc Lavoine and Souad Massi, "Paris", a song about the cruelty of the city for some of the most vulnerable residents

This stirring duet from French songwriter Marc Lavoine and native Algerian/now-Parisian musician Souad Massi has stayed with me ever since it featured in an ad for a city-wide cinema event years ago. It’s an adaptation of the original song written by Lavoine , and his collaboration with Massi makes it even more powerful.

With moving vocals, Spanish-style guitar and percussion that draws on North African traditions, the song imagines the city as a sort of cruel suitor.

This is a Paris that heartlessly discards and stamps on vulnerable residents, who remain devoted to the city and plead that they’ll do anything for it, as they drift from cafes to cinemas, hotels to boulevards.

Lines to remember: “Paris Paris combien?/Paris tu ce que tu veux/Boulevards des bouleversés/Paris tu m’as renversé/Paris tu m’as laissé ” ( Paris, Paris, how much?/Paris, anything you want/Boulevards of the devastated/Paris, you ran me over/Paris, you left me behind)

This is one of several songs on the playlist that cast the French capital as an unforgiving object of love. Listen to it alongside “Paris Nous Nourrit, Paris Nous Affame” by La Rumeur (track 18).

7. Françoise Hardy: Le Temps de l’Amour

Video from Francoise Hardy, "Le Temps de l'Amour"

Switching to a more relaxed and nostalgic mode, let’s turn now to a classic track from Françoise Hardy, the genuine darling of 1960s France. (You may think it’s Brigitte Bardot, but Hardy has a more positive legacy, not least since Bardot is now a vocal racist and xenophobe who campaigns for the far-right in France.)

Opening with surf-style guitar, the track is pure summer insouciance and youthful nostalgia. Hardy, with her deep yet effortlessly poppy voice, announces that “this is the time of love, friends and adventure”– and we’re off.

If this track doesn’t make you think of lazy, dusky evenings along the Seine or the Canal St-Martin, sipping rosé and kisses, I’m not sure what would.

Lines to remember: “Car le temps de l’amour/C’est long et c’est court/Ca dure toujours, on s’en souvient/On se dit qu’ a vingt ans on est le roi du monde/Et qu’ éternellement il y aura dans nos yeux/Tout le ciel bleu.”( Because the time of love/Is long and short/It lasts forever, we’ll remember/At 20 you think you’re the king of the world/And that eternally/the whole blue sky/will be in our eyes”)

Part of the charm of the song is that it implicitly either looks back on youth’s belief in its own eternity, or shows a rare moment when youth becomes conscious of its fleeting nature.

But screw the ponderous analysis. It’s fun. C’est tout.

8. Edith Piaf: C’était une Histoire d’Amour

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You may have guessed that at least one classic track performed by the legendary Edith Piaf would make it into the top 10– and you were correct. While “La Vie en Rose” is probably her most-recognized song (see the cover from Dalida further down on the playlist), “ C’était une histoire d’amour” (It Was a Love Story) is probably my favorite.

It admittedly helps that accordions are refreshingly absent from this 1943 song. It’s a relatively pared-back composition whose semi-muted, jazzy strings complement Piaf’s robust vocals.

The song tells the story of a love affair come and gone, with the present-day “chagrin” worth the joys of the past.

It’s a wistful, deeply moving portrait of someone surveying the ashes of un amour perdu , but proving the truism that “It’s better to have loved and lost…”

Lines to remember: “Mais quand les histoires sont trop jolies/Ça ne peut pas durer toujours…/C’était une histoire d’amour/Ma part de joie ma part de fête/Il a bien fallu qu’elle s’achète/Pour me faire un chagrin d’amour.” (But when {love} stories are too pretty/They can ‘t last forever/It was a love story/My share of joy, my share of celebration/It had to spend itself/To give me heartache)

After listening to the track, consider taking a self-guided tour of Edith Piaf’s Paris. It works well as a virtual exploration, too.

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Courtney Traub is the Founder and Editor of Paris Unlocked. She’s a longtime Paris resident who now divides her time (as well as she can manage) between the French capital and Norwich, UK. Co-author of the 2012 Michelin Green Guide to Northern France & the Paris Region, she has been interviewed as an expert on Paris and France by the BBC, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Le Figaro, Matador Network and other publications. Courtney has also written and reported stories for media outlets including Radio France Internationale, The Christian Science Monitor, Women’s Wear Daily and The Associated Press. In addition to going down various rabbit holes of curiosity when it comes to French culture, history, food and art, Courtney is a scholar of literature and cultural history whose essays and reviews have appeared in various forums.

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Music about Paris and its various places that is worth listening to:

Heikki Sarmanto / Ilmari Räikkönen — Paris impressions

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Paris has a strong reputation in the western world as a city of light, love, and culture. For many, it’s a dream destination for both travel and residency. It is a beautiful and magical city that’s hard to put into words. But what better medium to try than in song? In this article, we’ll go over 27 of the best songs about the city of Paris. 

1. L’Accordéoniste – Edith Piaf

Edith Piaf "L'accordéoniste" | Archive INA

Edith Piaf is a name you’re going to see on this list several times. Her work has produced some of the best French songs of all time , with several entries being directly about the city of Paris. L’Accordéoniste would be given to her all the way back in 1940, giving a potent and beautiful illustration of life in Paris as a whole. It eventually also became one of her first (of many) hit songs. 

2. J’ai Deux Amours – Josephine Baker

J'ai Deux Amours

American expats that can afford it will often head to the city of light for their retirement. J’ai Deux Amours or “I have two loves” was Josephine Baker’s play on her dual status within the city. It became her home , though it was an adopted one. It’s become something of an anthem for expats living in the city who have found a place they love to spend their lives. 

3. La Vie En Rose – Edith Piaf

Edith Piaf - La vie en rose (Officiel) [Live Version]

La Vie en Rose isn’t just one of the best songs about Paris, it’s one of the best French songs of all time. It doesn’t explicitly talk about the city, it speaks more to the love embodied by the city, hence why it became so popular among Parisians since its release decades ago. We see love and the world the same way, through rose-tinted glasses, at least until something shatters the way we look at things. The song encourages you to see the beauty in things and the exciting side of life while you can.

4. Paris – Lana Del Rey

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Paris  didn’t make it onto Lana Del Rey’s second album, but it was eventually leaked online and loved by fans. It talks about how her relationship is struggling and how life is wearing them down, proposing a move to Paris and the fast-paced lifestyle that would follow as the solution to all their issues and boredom.

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5. Les Champs-Elysées – Joe Dassin

Joe Dassin - Les Champs-Elysées (Audio)

Les Champs-Elysées  by Joe Dassin is one of the most recognizable songs about the city of Paris, but it might take until the chorus that you realize you know it. The song’s title is based on an avenue in Paris of the same name that happens to be world-famous for its beauty, shops, cafes, and bustling culture. It’s a celebration of one of the most important and well-known streets in Paris. 

6. Paris – The Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers - Paris (Official Video)

The Chainsmokers is a band that uses Paris as a metaphor in their songs. For them, it’s a symbol of escaping their own problematic lives. It is a fantasy destination that is more than perfect for running to in an attempt to get away from the monotony and pain of everyday life that you feel stuck in

7. April In Paris – Freddy Martin

April in Paris

April in Paris  was recorded in the 1930s, but it would go on to become a jazz standard. Freddy Martin popularized this tune in 1934, but Doris Day would breathe new life into it nearly 20 years later. Almost all the big names in jazz have performed or recorded it at some point. You’ll still hear this romantic and jazzy song in Parisian jazz cafes today, an ode to its timelessness.

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8. The Poor People of Paris – Chet Atkins

The Poor People Of Paris (Jean's Song) (Buddha Remastered - 2000)

Edith Piaf was the famous singer to record  The Poor People of Paris , but Chet Atkins’ version is the most popular English release. It speaks to the emotions and feelings of the poor class in the city rather than the rich who enjoy luxury, and it was an incredibly popular song regardless of the singer. 

9. I Love Paris – Frank Sinatra

I Love Paris (1998 Remastered)

Many artists recorded I Love Paris . Everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra had their own version with their personal spin on the song. You can argue over which of the two laid down the better recording, but both song versions remain a relatively simple ode to the city of Paris and the lovers who find themselves at home there. 

10. Soul le Ciel de Paris – Edith Piaf

Edith Piaf - Sous le ciel de paris (Audio officiel)

Paris has a bit of a fairytale quality to it. Whether it’s the dream city of lovers, a place full of light, or the center of high culture, everyone has a different idealized version of it in their mind.  Soul Le Ciel De Paris  is a song that pays tribute to that, from the beauty of the  old parts of the city  to the street performers worthy of taking the time to watch. 

11. Paris – The 1975

The 1975 - Paris (Acoustic)

Paris is a place of hope for many people, whether it’s an idyllic place to live, a dream vacation, or a place to start a new life and escape your troubles. The 1975 took on the last one, with their song  Paris  being all about running away to Paris to find a simpler life and get away from the problems plaguing them at the time. 

12. Ménilmontant – Charles Trenet

Charles Trenet - Menilmontant

Charles Trenet is one of the most significant creators of French music, recording over a thousand songs in his career.  Ménilmontant  was his homage to the city of Paris, a glittering tribute to the neighborhood he grew up in and the routes he ran around the city. Though songs of his own material make up a small percentage of his catalog, this song was literally like viewing Paris from his perspective and is a song worthy of preserving for posterity. 

13. Free Man In Paris – Joni Mitchell

Free Man in Paris

Joni Mitchell wrote Free Man In Paris about her good friend David Geffen. It seems to be from his perspective, enjoying his holidays in Paris with her when he was able to escape the responsibilities of being the head of Asylum Records . Only in Paris did he feel free and unfettered, about to enjoy himself. The song has gone on to become a message of empowerment for young women, as Mitchell is the singer, but it’s a marvelous song no matter how you look at it. 

14. Paris Is Burning – St. Vincent

Paris Is Burning

France is known for a lot of things, but one of the best-known is the cultural revolutions led by the poorest classes in the country. Most of those protests center on the city of Paris, with Paris Is Burning referencing an underclass revolt in the city that could be the Paris Commune of 1871 . The imagery of seeing a wonderful and historical city like Paris in flames is powerful, the perfect metaphor for a difficult situation. 

15. Under The Bridges of Paris – Eartha Kitt

EARTHA KITT - UNDER THE BRIDGES OF PARIS 1953

Under The Bridges Of Paris came after English verses were written for the song nearly 40 years after it was first created in French. The original writer was Vincent Cotto in 1913, but Dorcas Cochran would turn it into an American hit by putting it in English and seeing numerous artists take their turn with it. Eartha Kitt produced arguably the best version of the song, as her soulful voice gave it more depth than the versions by Dean Martin and Vera Lynn. 

16. Place Pigalle – Elliott Smith

Place Pigalle Elliott Smith

Elliott Smith spent some time in Paris during his 1999 world tour, taking a few months to decompress from the stress of the road. That didn’t mean he stopped writing songs though. He would pen Place Pigalle in honor of the market square near where he stayed in the city, divulging a few details of a romance between him and a French woman in the city. It’s one of the deep cuts from the artist and a song that never made it onto an album. 

17. Swing De Paris – Django Reinhardt

Django Reinhardt - Swing De Paris - Paris, 17.12.1940

Django Reinhardt was one of the best jazz guitarists in history. You can even think of him as one of the most important guitar players to ever live. He spent a lot of time in Paris, with his music evoking the very feeling of being on the streets of the city. While the song doesn’t mention Paris (because it has no lyrics), it’s all about how the city makes you feel. 

18. Give Paris One More Chance – Jonathan Richman

Give Paris One More Chance

Give Paris One More Chance turned around Jonathan Richman’s career . An ode to the great artists that have come from the city like Charles Aznavour and Edith Piaf, it’s a typical ode to the city through the eyes of an artist. It’s a simple swing song about love too, asking any doubters about the city to give Paris another chance at proving itself the City of Love. 

19. Paris 1919 – John Cale

Paris 1919

Paris 1919 was John Cale’s first and only attempt at the baroque pop style, but it’s still one of the most beautiful songs he has released as a solo artist. It, alongside the album it came out on, was mostly a strange reimagining of the Paris Peace Conference of 1919 . Don’t take this one to your history teacher though, Cale was well-known for his impressionist view of the world, so think of this as a Picasso painting of the conference. 

20. Paris Sous les Bombes – Suprême NTM

Suprême NTM - Paris sous les bombes (Audio)

“Bombes”  in the title of this song and album from NTM are not referencing actual exploding bombs. It references the rapper’s friends using aerosol cans when they create graffiti in the city. This was one of the best offerings available for French rap, evocative of gang life in the city and running from the cops after spray painting walls.

21. La Bohème – Charles Aznavour

Charles Aznavour - La bohème (Official Lyrics Video)

Charles Aznavour is another name we have to bring up on any list of French music. La Bohème would become his signature song and an international hit, being recorded in several languages. The song extolls his love for his time in the northern end of Paris during his childhood and the longing for a return to the bygone days in the villages outside of the city. Several artists have picked this one up, but the original is by far the best. 

22. Little French Song – Carla Bruni

Little French Song

For many people, a trip to France is a huge goal in their lives.  Little French Song  talks about how everytime life gets her down, Carla Bruni sings a “little french song,” making everything seem okay. It’s a trip around the city of Paris, from the Bastille to Pigalle, and mentions plenty of French artists who have made it just a bit brighter for her. 

23. Postcard from Paris – The Band Perry

The Band Perry - Postcard From Paris

This might be a bit of cheating.  Postcard From Paris  namedrops the city without being specifically about it. It harps on the feeling of emptiness that comes from something like a “postcard from Paris” when you’ve been there before. It isn’t as exciting as the real thing, and it isn’t as big of a deal anymore. 

24. Paris (Ooh La La) – Grace Potter

Grace Potter And The Nocturnals - Paris (Ooh La La)

Paris (Ooh La La) won’t win you any awards for clever lyrics. It has a repetitive chorus and is mostly about how badly the singer wants to get busy under the sheets, but it’s got what every great rock song needs: a blazing guitar. It’s got a great beat, seeing it covered by a lot of other artists since Grace Potter laid down the original recording. 

25. Paris Loves Lovers – Fred Astaire

Paris Loves Lovers

Paris has a strong reputation as the city of love and lovers, and who better to sing of glistening streets and the potential romances of the shining city than Fred Astaire?

26. A Country Girl In Paris – John Denver

A Country Girl In Paris

John Denver’s A Country Girl In Paris is all about the conflicting feelings of a poor country girl going to such a magnificent city. It’s so unlike her normal life, and she has a hard time appreciating it because she’s trying to adjust. 

27. Les oiseaux de Paris – Charles Trenet

Les Oiseaux de Paris (Remasterisé en 2017)

We’ll end our list with another legendary French voice and his take on the city of Paris. Les Oiseaux De Paris by Charles Trenet is a classic song about the city and the birds that live there (literally and metaphorically). 

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A French-Malian Singer Is Caught in an Olympic Storm

Aya Nakamura’s music is one of France’s top cultural exports. But reports that she might perform at the Paris Games have prompted fierce debates over identity and language.

Aya Nakamura is France’s most popular singer at home and abroad, with 25 top 10 singles in France and over 20 million followers on social media. Credit... Charlotte Hadden for The New York Times

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By Roger Cohen and Aurelien Breeden

Reporting from Paris

  • March 26, 2024

In four months, France will host the Paris Olympics, but which France will show up? Torn between tradition and modernity, the country is in the midst of an identity crisis.

The possible choice for the opening ceremony of Aya Nakamura , a superstar French-Malian singer whose slang-spiced lyrics stand at some distance from academic French, has ignited a furor tinged with issues of race and linguistic propriety and the politics of immigration. Right-wing critics say Ms. Nakamura’s music does not represent France, and the prospect of her performing has led to a barrage of racist insults online against her. The Paris prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation.

The outcry has compounded a fight over an official poster unveiled this month: a pastel rendering of the city’s landmarks thronging with people in a busy style reminiscent of the “Where’s Waldo?” children’s books.

Right-wing critics have attacked the image as a deliberate dilution of the French nation and its history in a sea of sugary, irreproachable blandness most evident in the removal of the cross atop the golden dome of the Invalides, the former military hospital where Napoleon is buried. An opinion essay in the right-wing Journal du Dimanche said “the malaise of a nation in the throes of deconstruction” was in full view.

The rapid immersion of the Olympics in France’s culture wars has its roots in a meeting on Feb. 19 at the Élysée Palace between President Emmanuel Macron and Ms. Nakamura, 28. Mr. Macron, doubling as the artistic director of the Olympics, asked if she would perform.

A man stands in front of an illuminated poster for the Paris Olympics.

Ms. Nakamura is by some distance France’s most popular singer at home and abroad, with 25 top 10 singles in France and over 20 million followers on social media. Born Aya Danioko in Bamako, Mali, she took her stage name from a character in “Heroes,” a science fiction series on NBC. Raised in a suburb of Paris, she mixes French lyrics with Arabic, English and West African languages like Bambara, the Malian language of her parents, in songs that interweave R&B, zouk and the rhythms of Afropop.

“This isn’t a beautiful symbol, it’s a new provocation by Emmanuel Macron, who must wake up every morning wondering how he can humiliate the French people,” Marine Le Pen, a leader of the far-right National Rally party, told France Inter radio , alluding to the possible choice of Ms. Nakamura. She insisted that Ms. Nakamura sang “who knows what” language — certainly not French — and was unfit to represent the country.

Ms. Nakamura, who declined a request for an interview, has not publicly addressed the furor beyond a few social media posts. On X, she responded to attacks by saying “you can be racist, but not deaf.” Naturalized in 2021, the singer has dual French and Malian citizenship. But in a country often ill at ease with its changing population — more diverse, less white, more questioning of the French model of identity-effacing assimilation in supposedly undifferentiated citizenship — she stands on a fault line.

“There is an identity panic,” said Rokhaya Diallo, a French author, filmmaker and activist. “I think France does not want to see itself the way it really is.” Citing the soccer star Kylian Mbappé and Ms. Nakamura, Ms. Diallo suggested that “a white France feels threatened in a way it did not 30 years ago.”

Ms. Nakamura is held to an unfair standard because of her background, Ms. Diallo added. “Her linguistic creativity is going to be seen as incompetence instead of artistic talent,” she said, because focusing solely on the artist’s lyrics ignored the inventive musicality of her songs.

The eldest of five siblings, Ms. Nakamura, who is a single mother of two children, was born into a family of griots, or traditional West African musicians and storytellers. “Everyone sings in my family,” she told Le Monde in 2017 . “But I’m the only one who dared to sing ‘for real.’”

Her music has little overt political messaging. She told The New York Times in 2019, “I’m happy if my songs speak for themselves.” But she has also said she recognizes her place as a feminist role model. Her lyrics are often an ode to emancipated women who are firmly in control of their lives and unabashed about their sexuality.

“At the start of my career, I was rather skeptical of this idea of a model,” Ms. Nakamura told CB News , a marketing and public relations trade publication, in December. “But it’s a reality: I have influence. If, through my work and my undertakings, I enable certain women to assert themselves, then that’s something to be proud of.”

The furor over her possible performance reflects a fractured France. Some see a reactionary nation intent on ignoring how large-scale immigration, particularly from North Africa, has enriched the country hosting the 33rd Summer Olympics of modern times. Celebrities, left-wing politicians and government officials support the idea of Ms. Nakamura taking a prominent role in the ceremony.

Others, especially on the right, see a multicultural France intent on concealing its Christian roots, even the nation itself, especially with the erasure of the cross from the Invalides dome and the absence of a single French flag in the official poster. Mild pink, purple and green are favored over the bold blue, white and red of France.

“Every time the world is watching us, we give the impression we don’t embrace who we are,” Marion Maréchal, Ms. Le Pen’s niece and a leader of the extreme-right Reconquête party, told French television last week.

Then there is the question of language in this land of the Académie Française , which was founded in 1634 to promote and protect the French language. It takes upon itself the task of shielding the country from “brainless Globish,” as one of the 40 members once put it, and it does so with ardor, if with diminishing success as France succumbs to a world of “les startuppers.”

“There is a sort of religion of language in France,” said Julien Barret, a linguist and writer who has written an online glossary of the language prevalent in the banlieues where Ms. Nakamura grew up. “French identity is conflated with the French language” he added, in what amounts to “a cult of purity.”

That so-called purity has long since ceased to exist. France’s former African colonies increasingly infuse the language with their own expressions. Singers and rappers, often raised in immigrant families, have coined new terms. “You can’t write a song like you write a school assignment,” Mr. Barret said.

Ms. Nakamura’s dance-floor hits use an eclectic mix of French argot like verlan , which reverses the order of syllables; West African dialect like Nouchi in the Ivory Coast; and innovative turns of phrase that are sometimes nonsensical but quickly catch on.

In “ Djadja ,” her breakout song from 2018 that has become an anthem of female empowerment, she calls out a man who lies about sleeping with her by singing “I’m not your catin, ” using a centuries-old French term for prostitute. It has been streamed about one billion times.

Another widely popular song is “ Pookie ” — a diminutive for poucave, slang that originates from Romani for a traitor or a rat.

During the meeting with Mr. Macron, first revealed by the magazine L’Express , the president asked Ms. Nakamura which French singer she liked. Her response was Édith Piaf, the legendary artist who died in 1963 and famously regretted nothing.

So, Mr. Macron suggested to Ms. Nakamura — in an account that the presidency has not disputed — why not sing Piaf to open the Olympics?

The idea is still under review.

For some, Ms. Nakamura channeling Piaf might be the perfect tribute to “La Vie en Rose,” Piaf’s immortal anthem of Parisian romantic love. Bruno Le Maire, the economy minister — and occasional author of erotic novels — said it would show “panache” and “audacity.” Supporters have noted that the two singers grew up in poverty and came from immigrant backgrounds.

But a recent poll found that 63 percent of French people did not approve of Mr. Macron’s idea, even though about half the respondents said they knew of Ms. Nakamura only by name.

Ms. Nakamura has encountered criticism of her music before in France, where expectations of assimilation are high. Some on the right complain she has become French but shown more interest in her African roots or her American role models.

She responded to her critics on French television in 2019 , saying of her music, “In the end, it speaks to everyone.”

“You don’t understand,” she added. “But you sing.”

The Olympics furor appears unlikely to subside soon. As a commentator on France Inter radio put it: “France has no oil, but we do have debates. In fact, we almost deserve a gold medal for that.”

Roger Cohen is the Paris Bureau chief for The Times, covering France and beyond. He has reported on wars in Lebanon, Bosnia and Ukraine, and between Israel and Gaza, in more than four decades as a journalist. At The Times, he has been a correspondent, foreign editor and columnist. More about Roger Cohen

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New York Times rips Kamala Harris' Puerto Rico trip as an 'epic fail': Columnist says visit where she awkwardly clapped at a protest song was 'reminiscent of the HBO show Veep'

  • Harris unwittingly clapped along to a song that protesters were performing during her visit
  •  Dr. Yarimar Bonilla wrote for the New York Times that Harris' visit was 'an embarrassing spectacle'
  • Puerto Rico residents are struggling to keep basic infrastructure running like power and running water.  

Vice President Kamala Harris ' trip to Puerto Rico last week was branded as an 'epic fail' by an op-ed featured in New York Times on Thursday. 

Harris made a quick trip to Puerto Rico on Friday for an event featuring a home fitted with solar panels and a visit to a cultural community center before attending a big-dollar fundraiser from some of the wealthiest residents of the island. The visit was about five hours long. 

Dr. Yarimar Bonilla criticized Harris' appearance on the island in an op-ed f or the Times, pointing to the incident where Harris found herself unwittingly clapping to the music of protesters during her visit.

'In a scene reminiscent of the HBO  show Veep, the vice president clapped haplessly along to the Spanish protest songs that greeted her, apparently not realizing the lyrics were critical of her visit,' she wrote.

HBO's show Veep is the dark comedy of the first historic woman vice president president dealing with the absurdity of politics and awkward social encounters in office. 

The translated lyrics to the Spanish protest song were as follows:

'We want to know, Kamala

What did you come here for?

We want to know, Kamala

We want to see

If you're going to talk about law 60

Or about the Fiscal Control Board

The vice president is here

Making history

We want to know

What she thinks of the colony

We will keep playing

The plena of our country

Long live Free Palestine

and Haiti too!'

Local Puerto Rico residents are furious about Law 60, which allows land investors big tax breaks as long as they buy property in Puerto Rico and live there half the year. The revised laws has created a land rush in Puerto Rico, making the cost of housing and land more expensive.  

Bonilla also revealed the home Harris visited took seven years to get rebuilt after Hurricane Maria, a sign of how the federal government continued to fail the island. 

'While the Trump administration may have left Puerto Ricans in the dark after the hurricane, it was the Democrats who set the stage for the storm’s disastrous aftermath,' she wrote, noting that 'the federal government repeatedly fails Puerto Ricans, no matter which party is in charge.'

Bonilla also recounted a list of Biden's broken campaign promises to Puerto Rico, even as residents struggle for basic services like electricity, water, and education.

Although she recalled the moment that Trump threw rolls of paper towels  into a crowd of hurricane victims, she indicated that Harris' visit was just as bad.  

'While she did not toss paper towels, her visit was what Puerto Ricans call a papelón — an embarrassing spectacle,' she concluded.

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  9. PARIS KA TRIP LYRICS

    It's you boy! Yo yo honey singh Music mg! Paris ka trip legi Trip tu flip legi Mote mote sip legi Kya legi bol de Lembo lumbo kaali legi Teri behan saali legi Sone di dunali legi Kya legi bol de Diamond ke feet legi Mercedes seat legi Mere jaisa dheet legi Jo legi bol de Paris ka trip legi Trip tu flip legi Mote mote sip legi Kya legi bol de Lembo lumbo kaali legi Teri behan saali legi Sone ki ...

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    Paris Ka Trip Lyrics is Latest Hindi Song Sung by Yo Yo Honey Singh, Millind Gaba while music is composed by Yo Yo Honey Singh. This Song Lyrics is written by Millind Gaba, Asli Gold, Yo Yo Honey Singh. Paris Ka Trip Lyrics. It's Your Boy Yo Yo Honey Singh! Music Mg! Paris Ka Trip Legi Trip Tu Flip Legi Mote Mote Sip Legi Kya Legi Bol De

  14. Paris Ka Trip Song Lyrics

    Paris Ka Trip Song Lyrics. Singers : Yo Yo Honey Singh and Millind Gaba Music by : Yo Yo Honey Singh Lyrics by : Yo Yo Honey Singh, Asli Gold and Millind Gaba Male : Paris ka trip legi Trip tu flip legi Mote mote sip legi Kya legi bol de Male : Lembo lumbo kali legi Teri behan sali legi Sone di dunali legi Kya legi bol de Male : Diamond ke feet legi Mercedes seat legi Mere jaisa dheet legi Joh ...

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    Paris Ka Trip Song Lyrics. It's Your Boy Yo Yo Honey Singh Music MG. Paris Ka Trip Legi Trip Tu Flip Legi Mote Mote Sip Legi Kya Legi Bol De. Lembo Lumbo Kaali Legi Teri Behan Saali Legi Sone Di Dunali Legi Kya Legi Bol De. Diamond Ke Feet Legi Mercedes Seat Legi Mere Jaisa Dheet Legi Jo Legi Bol De.

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