Paris Nights/New York Mornings Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Semordnilap 

Cover art for Paris Nights/New York Mornings lyrics by Corrine Bailey Rae

When I first heard this song, I just thought it was just some feel-good song about a romantic rendezvous. However, after seeing the lyrics and talking to a friend who's in the same situation, I think I know what this song is really about.

It IS about a rendezvous, perhaps a hook-up. There's excitement in all of this, and overall, the singer is caught up in it, making it a rather happy song (Smiling at the rain 'cause you hold me close/Kiss me in the rain by the Rue Voltaire/Oooh, we crash into love-filled nights). However, she acknowledges the limited time they have with each other (Still, seven hours/Oooh, we race 'till we're out of time). She doesn't want it all to end, though, so she encourages her lover to try commitment because she feels like they're worth it (We should try/For each other and for the lovers). She sings, "Don't let me down."

My Interpretation