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 travel 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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I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris Lyrics as written by Martin James Boorer Steven Morrissey

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    I find that this song is very clear. He was in a relationship that ended so horribly that he no longer feels as if anyone could/would love him again. He values himself so little that only stone and steel will accept his love, two things that we describe cold and distant people as. He's also playing off the love vibe by using the city we most associate with love, Paris. Paris itself may be beautiful, but if you describe it (iron, steel, stones) it doesn't sound very pleasant.

    unspecialfishon January 15, 2009   Link

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