52 Songs About Paris (Pop, Rap & More)

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52 Songs About Paris (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Christian Songs About Paris

1. In Christ Alone by Keith & Kristyn Getty

Artist: Keith & Kristyn Getty
Album: In Christ Alone
Year: 2006

“In Christ Alone” is a song by Keith and Kristyn Getty, written in 2001. The song is based on the apostle Paul’s statement in 1 Corinthians 15:3 that “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures.” The song reflects on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross and the victory he achieved over death.

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2. Amazing Grace by Il Divo

Artist: Il Divo
Album: The Promise
Year: 2008

Il Divo is a classical crossover group that formed in 2003. The group has released eight albums, with their first album, “Il Divo,” being the most successful. “Amazing Grace” is a song off of their first album. The song is a cover of the traditional Christian hymn of the same name. The song is sung in English, Spanish, and Latin.

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3. Be Thou My Vision by Audrey Assad

Artist: Audrey Assad
Album: Inheritance
Year: 2016

The song is a prayer for God to be our vision, and to guide us through life. It is based on an old Irish hymn, and is a beautiful and peaceful song.

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4. Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing by Chris Rice

Artist: Chris Rice
Album: The Living Room Sessions
Year: 2001

The song is a hymn about the many blessings that God has given us. It talks about how we should be thankful for all that He has done for us and how we should praise Him for His goodness.

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5. Holy, Holy, Holy by Reginald Heber

Artist: Reginald Heber
Album:
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The song is a hymn about the Holy Trinity. The first verse is about the Father, the second verse is about the Son, and the third verse is about the Holy Spirit. The song ends with a prayer that the Trinity would be glorified forever.

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6. Jesus Loves Me by Anna Bartlett Warner

Artist: Anna Bartlett Warner
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This song is a hymn about the love of Jesus. The lyrics talk about how Jesus loves us no matter what and how we are never alone because he is always with us.

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7. Rock of Ages by Augustus M. Toplady

Artist: Augustus M. Toplady
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The song ‘Rock of Ages’ is a hymn written by Augustus M. Toplady in 1775. The lyrics of the song express the speaker’s dependence on God and their confidence in His protection. The song also contains a reference to the ‘Rock of Ages’, which is a metaphor for God.

8. The Solid Rock by Edward Mote, William Batchelder Bradbury

Artist: Edward Mote, William Batchelder Bradbury
Album:
Year: 2010

The song is about how Jesus is our solid rock and our foundation. He is always there for us and will never leave us.

9. This Is My Father’s World by Maltbie Davenport Babcock

Artist: Maltbie Davenport Babcock
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This Is My Father’s World is a hymn written by Maltbie Davenport Babcock in 1901. The hymn is based on Psalm 24:1, which states “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” The song speaks of God’s ownership of the world and our responsibility to take care of it. It also speaks of God’s love for us and His desire for us to love Him in return.

II. Country Songs About Paris

1. I’ll Fly Away by Alison Krauss, Gillian Welch

Artist: Alison Krauss, Gillian Welch
Album:
Year: 2000

The song is about a person who is looking forward to the day when they can “fly away” from this life and be reunited with their loved ones in heaven. The lyrics express a longing for that day, and a hope that it will come soon.

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2. The Glamorous Life by Sheila E.

Artist: Sheila E.
Album: The Glamorous Life
Year: 1984

The song is about a woman who is living a glamorous life and is very happy with it. She is surrounded by luxury and wealth, and she enjoys the attention and adoration that come with it.

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3. Le temps des cathedrales by Bruno Pelletier

Artist: Bruno Pelletier
Album:
Year: 2005

“Le temps des cathedrales” is a song by Bruno Pelletier about the beauty of Gothic cathedrals. He sings about how the cathedrals were built to last and how they still stand today as a testament to the skill of the builders. He also talks about how the cathedrals are a symbol of hope and how they give people a sense of peace.

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4. La vie en rose by Zaz

Artist: Zaz
Album: Recto verso (Edition Collector)
Year: 2013

The song is about a person who is in love and sees everything through rose-colored glasses. The lyrics talk about how love makes the person feel happy and content.

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5. Paris by Magic System

Artist: Magic System
Album: Poisson d’Avril
Year: 2001

This song is about a man who is in love with a woman who lives in Paris. He is telling her how much he loves her and how he wishes he could be with her.

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6. Sous le ciel de Paris by Édith Piaf

Artist: Édith Piaf
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The song is about the beauty of Paris and how it makes the singer feel.

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III. R&B Songs About Paris

1. Ain’t Nobody by Chaka Khan

Artist: Chaka Khan
Album: Stompin’ at the Savoy – Live
Year: 1983

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who doesn’t love her back. She is trying to convince herself that she doesn’t need him, but she can’t help but think about him all the time.

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2. Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye

Artist: Marvin Gaye
Album: Midnight Love & The Sexual Healing Sessions
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The song is about a man who is trying to heal his broken heart by having sex. He is hoping that by doing this, he will be able to forget about the woman he loves and move on.

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3. Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye

Artist: Marvin Gaye
Album: Let’s Get It On
Year: 1973

The song is about two lovers wanting to have sex. The man is trying to convince the woman to have sex with him, and he eventually succeeds.

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4. Kiss by Prince

Artist: Prince
Album:
Year: 1986

The song is about a man who is trying to seduce a woman. He starts by kissing her neck and then moves down to her breasts. He then tries to kiss her between her legs, but she stops him and tells him to take her home.

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5. Purple Rain by Prince

Artist: Prince
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1. “I Love Paris” by Cole Porter
2. “La Vie en rose” by Édith Piaf
3. “Non, je ne regrette rien” by Édith Piaf
4. “Sous le ciel de Paris” by Gilbert BĂ©caud
5. “Les Champs-ÉlysĂ©es” by Joe Dassin
6. “Le Temps des cerises” by Jean-Baptiste ClĂ©ment
7. “Paris Canaille” by Georges Brassens
8. “Aux Champs-ÉlysĂ©es” by Claude François
9. “La Bohème” by Charles Aznavour
10. “La Javanaise” by Serge Gainsbourg

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6. I Wanna Be Your Lover by Prince

Artist: Prince
Album: Prince
Year: 1979

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman and wants to be her lover. He is willing to do anything for her and wants her to be happy.

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7. I Feel for You by Chaka Khan

Artist: Chaka Khan
Album: I Feel for You
Year: 1984

The song is about a woman who is attracted to a man who is not interested in her. She feels for him because she can see that he is a good person, even though he does not reciprocate her feelings.

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8. When Doves Cry by Prince

Artist: Prince
Album:
Year: 1984

The song is about a failed relationship. The lyrics talk about how the person regrets what happened and how they are left feeling empty.

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IV. Rock Songs About Paris

1. Paris by Magic Man

Artist: Magic Man
Album: Before the Waves
Year: 2014

“Paris” is a song by American indie rock band Magic Man. It was released as a single on March 18, 2014, through Columbia Records, and is included on the band’s debut studio album, Before the Waves (2014). The song was written by Alex Caplow, Sam Vanderhoop-Johnson, and Gabe D’Amico, and was produced by Alex Aldi. “Paris” is a synth-pop song that features a “breezy” melody and “euphoric” chorus. The song’s lyrics are about a young couple who travel to Paris and fall in love.

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2. Paris by Friendly Fires

Artist: Friendly Fires
Album: Friendly Fires
Year: 2008

The song is about a couple in love who are spending time in Paris. They are enjoying all the sights and sounds of the city, and their love is strong.

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3. Give Paris One More Chance by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers

Artist: Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
Album: Jonathan Sings!
Year: 1983

The song is about a person who is in love with Paris, but is struggling to make ends meet. They plead for Paris to give them one more chance.

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4. Let’s Tango in Paris by The Stranglers

Artist: The Stranglers
Album: Feline
Year: 1982

The song is about a couple who is in love and decides to run away together to Paris. They dance the tango in the streets and eventually end up in a seedy hotel room where they make love.

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5. Paris by The 1975

Artist: The 1975
Album: I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It
Year: 2016

The song is about a young couple in love who are living in Paris. They are happy with their life together and feel like they are in a dream.

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6. Paris (Ooh La La) by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

Artist: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
Album: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
Year: 2010

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who is in love with someone else. She is trying to convince him to leave his current lover and come to her instead.

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7. Paris by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

Artist: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
Album: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
Year: 2010

The song is about a young woman’s journey to find herself in Paris. She starts off by saying how she’s been searching for something her whole life and how she’s finally found it in the city of lights. She talks about how she’s fallen in love with the city and how it’s changed her. She ends the song by saying how she’s never going to leave and how she’s found what she’s been looking for her whole life.

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8. Paris by Coldplay

Artist: Coldplay
Album:
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The song is about a couple who is in love and living in Paris. They are happy with their life together and feel like they are in a dream. The song is a ballad and is very romantic.

9. Paris 1919 by John Cale

Artist: John Cale
Album: Paris 1919
Year: 1973

The song is about the aftermath of World War I, specifically the Paris Peace Conference of 1919. It talks about how the conference was a failure and how the world was left in a worse state than it was before the war.

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V. Rap Songs About Paris

1. Paris Fashion Week by MadeinTYO

Artist: MadeinTYO
Album: Never Forgotten
Year: 2020

The song is about a young man’s experience at Paris Fashion Week. He talks about the people he meets, the clothes he sees, and the parties he goes to. He seems to be having a great time and is very impressed by what he sees.

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2. Panther Power by Paris

Artist: Paris
Album: The Devil Made Me Do It
Year: 1990

The song Panther Power by Paris is about the power of the black panther and how it is a symbol of strength and power. The song talks about how the panther is feared by many, but is also respected for its power.

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3. Paris by Paris Hilton

Artist: Paris Hilton
Album: Good Time
Year: 2013

The song is about a girl who is in love with a boy who is in love with another girl. The girl is trying to figure out what to do and how to tell the boy that she loves him.

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4. The Hate That Hate Made by Paris

Artist: Paris
Album: The Devil Made Me Do It
Year: 1990

The song is about the effects of hate and how it can spiral out of control. It starts with a person feeling hate towards someone else, which then leads to more hate and ultimately violence. The song warns that hate is a dangerous emotion that can destroy everything in its path.

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5. The Days of Old by Paris

Artist: Paris
Album: Sleeping with the Enemy
Year: 1992

The Days of Old by Paris is a song about nostalgia and longing for the past. The singer reflects on happy memories of days gone by, and how everything seems better in hindsight. They yearn for the simplicity of those times, and the innocence that came with it. The song is sad and wistful, but ultimately hopeful, as the singer looks forward to making new memories in the present.

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6. Latinos In Paris by Pitbull

Artist: Pitbull
Album:
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The song is about how Latinos are taking over Paris, and how they’re doing it in style. Pitbull raps about how Latinos are taking over the city and how they’re the new trendsetters. He also talks about how they’re not afraid to show their culture and how they’re proud of their heritage.

7. Paris, Tokyo by Lupe Fiasco

Artist: Lupe Fiasco
Album: Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool
Year: 2007

The song is about a young man from Chicago who goes to Paris and then Tokyo in search of love and adventure. He finds both in the form of a beautiful woman whom he falls in love with. The song is a celebration of their love and the cities they visit together.

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8. Paris by Jay-Z, Ye

Artist: Jay-Z, Ye
Album: Watch the Throne
Year: 2011

The song is about the city of Paris and how it is a beautiful place. Jay-Z and Ye both rap about their experiences in the city and how they enjoy it.

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9. Bush Killa by Paris

Artist: Paris
Album: Sleeping with the Enemy
Year: 1992

The song is about how much the artist hates George Bush, and how he wishes he could kill him.

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10. Niggas in Paris by Jay-Z, Ye

Artist: Jay-Z, Ye
Album: Watch the Throne
Year: 2011

The song is about the lavish lifestyle of the two rappers. They brag about their expensive clothes, cars, and jewelry. They also boast about their sexual conquests and drug use.

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11. Break the Grip of Shame by Paris

Artist: Paris
Album: The Devil Made Me Do It
Year: 1990

The song is about overcoming shame and feeling empowered. The lyrics talk about how shame can hold us back from living our best lives, but we can break free from it. The song is upbeat and empowering, with a message of hope and resilience.

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VI. Latest Songs About Paris

1. April In Paris by Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald

Artist: Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald
Album:
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The song is about a person who is longing for the beauty of Paris, and how they would feel if they were able to experience it in April. The singer describes the city in detail, and how the person would feel if they were able to see it and be in it.

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2. Sous le ciel de Paris by Édith Piaf

Artist: Édith Piaf
Album:
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The song is about the beauty of Paris and how it makes the singer feel.

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3. J’aime plus Paris by Thomas Dutronc

Artist: Thomas Dutronc
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“J’aime plus Paris” is a song by French singer-songwriter Thomas Dutronc. It was released as a single on 18 May 2015. The song is about Dutronc’s love for Paris, and how it has changed over the years.

4. Revoir Paris by Charles Trenet

Artist: Charles Trenet
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“Revoir Paris” by Charles Trenet is a nostalgic song about a man who is leaving the city of Paris and is sad to be leaving. The song is full of images of the city and the things that the man will miss about it.

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5. Bonjour, Paris by Audrey Hepburn, Kay Thompson, Fred Astaire

Artist: Audrey Hepburn, Kay Thompson, Fred Astaire
Album:
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Bonjour, Paris is a song from the movie Funny Face. It is sung by Audrey Hepburn, Kay Thompson, and Fred Astaire. The song is about how wonderful Paris is and how much the singer loves it.

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6. Paris by Sabrina Carpenter

Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
Album: Singular: Act I
Year: 2018

The song is about a girl who is in love with a boy who is in love with someone else. The girl is trying to convince the boy that she is the one for him and that he should forget about the other girl.

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7. Under the Bridges of Paris by Eartha Kitt

Artist: Eartha Kitt
Album:
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The song is a nostalgic ode to the city of Paris, with the singer longing for the days when she used to stroll along the bridges and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city.

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8. I Love Paris by Ella Fitzgerald

Artist: Ella Fitzgerald
Album:
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The song is a love letter to the city of Paris, with Fitzgerald singing about all the things she loves about the city, from the food to the fashion to the culture.

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9. Paris Loves Lovers by Fred Astaire, Carol Richards

Artist: Fred Astaire, Carol Richards
Album:
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The song is about the love that Paris brings to lovers. It is a happy and upbeat song that talks about the joys of being in love in the city of Paris.

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