A Rainy Night In Paris Lyrics

Lyric discussion by aisha894 

Cover art for A Rainy Night In Paris lyrics by Chris De Burgh

this song is about being in love with a prostitute he wrote it im guessin when he was involved with a hooker in paris?

Are you kiddin'? What does a song like this have to do with being in love with a hooker?

@aisha894 An incredibly wild assumption by someone who clearly lacks much education.

He may be on business, military rotation or with the diplomatic service or even the security services. Think about the themes of Chris de Burgh’s songs in general. Service, duty - separation, love and missing someone.

Perhaps in this story the couple fall in love in the brief time that they are together. He must leave and intends to return. She promises to wait but in her heart - she feels that the love is in the moment. Not something that can be recaptured.

She realises the...