Paris

The Chainsmokers

About Paris

"Paris" is a song by American electronic music duo The Chainsmokers. It features uncredited vocals from American singer Emily Warren, who also co-wrote "Don't Let Me Down". It was released on January 13, 2017, as the lead single from their debut album, Memories... Do Not Open, through Disruptor Records and Columbia Records. It was served to Top 40 radio on January 17, 2017, as the follow-up radio single to "Closer". It reached the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The single became the duo's fourth number one on the Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart in its issue dated February 25, 2017, and their fifth number one on the magazine's Dance/Electronic Songs chart in its issue dated March 11, 2017.  


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2017
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We were staying in Paris
To get away from your parents
And I thought, "Wow
If I could take this in a shot right now
I don't think that we could work this out”
Out on the terrace
I don't know if it's fair but I thought "How
Could I let you fall by yourself
While I'm wasted with someone else”

If we go down then we go down together
They'll say you could do anything
They'll say that I was clever
If we go down then we go down together
We'll get away with everything
Let's show them we are better
Let's show them we are better
Let's show them we are better

We were staying in Paris
To get away from your parents
You look so proud
Standing there with a frown and a cigarette
Posting pictures of yourself on the internet
Out on the terrace
We breathe in the air of this small town
On our own cuttin' class for the thrill of it
Getting drunk on the past we were livin' in

If we go down then we go down together
They'll say you could do anything
They'll say that I was clever
If we go down then we go down together
We'll get away with everything
Let's show them we are better

Let's show them we are
Show them we are
Let's show them we are
Show them we are
Let's show them we are better
We were staying in Paris
Let's show them we are better
Let's show them we are
Show them we are
Let's show them we are
Show them we are
Let's show them we are better

If we go down then we go down together
They'll say you could do anything
They'll say that I was clever
If we go down then we go down together
We'll get away with everything
Let's show them we are better

We were staying in Paris (If we go down)
We were staying in Paris (If we go down)
We were staying in Paris (If we go down)
We were staying in Paris (If we go down)
Let's show them we are better
We were staying in Paris

Let's show them we are better
Let's show them we are better
If we go down
Let's show them we are better
If we go down
Let's show them we are better
If we go down
Let's show them we are better
Let's show them we are better

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The Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers are an American electronic DJ and production duo consisting of Alexander "Alex" Pall and Andrew "Drew" Taggart. They started out by releasing remixes of songs by indie artists. more »

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Written by: Andrew Taggart, Kristoffer Eriksson, Frederik Haggstam

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"Paris" is a song by American DJ duo The Chainsmokers, released on January 13, 2017.
Performance
The song peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the duo's third top 10 hit.
Song Theme
The song "Paris" speaks about a modern-day type of love.
Pop Culture
The song was written by Andrew Taggart, one-half of the Chainsmokers, and Emily Warren, who also provides uncredited vocals.
Music Video
The official music video features fashion model Martha Hunt and was directed by Mister Whitmore. It creatively visualizes the metaphorical aspect of 'falling' together.
Album
It is the lead single from their debut album, "Memories...Do Not Open."
Lyrics
The lyrics to "Paris" were inspired by a friend of Taggart and Pall who'd left college and moved to France with her boyfriend without any plan.
Gold Certification
The song was certified Gold in the United Kingdom, meaning it sold 400,000 copies.
Platinum Certification
In United States, "Paris" has achieved six times Platinum certification, signifying sales of six million units.
Live Performances
The Chainsmokers performed "Paris" on Saturday Night Live in April 2017.
Collaboration
Louane, a French singer, sang the track with The Chainsmokers during their performance in the French TV show "Taratata," in February 2017.
International Success
"Paris" also reached the top 10 in numerous countries worldwide, including Australia and the United Kingdom.

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