Just slightly tipsy, you're leaning on my shoulder
怕迷路 反而 也想太多
pà mí lù fǎn ér yě xiǎng tài duō
Afraid of getting lost, but perhaps overthinking it
仔细听直觉 它正在说 什么
zǐ xì tīng zhí jué tā zhèng zài shuō shén me
Listen carefully to intuition, what's it saying?
担心安静 冷却了 浓情蜜意
dān xīn ān jìng lěng què le nóng qíng mì yì
Worried the silence will cool the passion
刻意问你 那酒馆 怎么发音
kè yì wèn nǐ nà jiǔ guǎn zěn me fā yīn
Deliberately asking how to pronounce that tavern's name
给你一个 街头的拥抱
gěi nǐ yī gè jiē tóu de yǒng bào
Give you a hug on the street
爱情像 作词作曲 需要恒心
ài qíng xiàng zuò cí zuò qǔ xū yào héng xīn
Love, like songwriting, requires perseverance
等到 灵感来临 说那一句
děng dào líng gǎn lái lín shuō nà yī jù
Wait for inspiration to say that line
不算 浪漫主义 但有诚意
bù suàn làng màn zhǔ yì dàn yǒu chéng yì
Not exactly romantic, but sincere
来打动你
lái dǎ dòng nǐ
To move your heart
巴黎的夜晚走走 夜晚走走
bā lí de yè wǎn zǒu zǒu yè wǎn zǒu zǒu
Walk in the Paris night, the night
把你的心带走 心带走
bǎ nǐ de xīn dài zǒu xīn dài zǒu
Take your heart away, heart away
也做了 多年朋友 多年朋友
yě zuò le duō nián péng yǒu duō nián péng yǒu
We've been friends for many years, for many years
我想我 应该开口 应该开口
wǒ xiǎng wǒ yīng gāi kāi kǒu yīng gāi kāi kǒu
I think I should speak up, should speak up
巴黎的夜晚走走 夜晚走走
bā lí de yè wǎn zǒu zǒu yè wǎn zǒu zǒu
Walk in the Paris night, the night
被你的心带走 心带走
bèi nǐ de xīn dài zǒu xīn dài zǒu
Your heart has taken mine, heart has taken mine
我突然 有个念头 有个念头
wǒ tū rán yǒu gè niàn tóu yǒu gè niàn tóu
Suddenly, I had a thought, a thought
来谈谈 天长地久 天长地久
lái tán tán tiān cháng dì jiǔ tiān cháng dì jiǔ
Let's talk about forever, forever
长途的飞行 飞进了梦境
cháng tú de fēi xíng fēi jìn le mèng jìng
Long flights, flying into dreams
这梦里 有我 也有你
zhè mèng lǐ yǒu wǒ yě yǒu nǐ
In this dream, there's you and me
不在伍迪的 午夜里绕行
bù zài wǔ dí de wǔ yè lǐ rào xíng
Not wandering around in Woody's midnight
我只想 牢牢牵着你
wǒ zhǐ xiǎng láo láo qiān zhe nǐ
I just want to hold you tight
原谅我这 老灵魂 固定句型
yuán liàng wǒ zhè lǎo líng hún gù dìng jù xíng
Forgive this old soul and its fixed expressions
说我爱你 没别的 特别创意
shuō wǒ ài nǐ méi bié de tè bié chuàng yì
Saying "I love you" isn't that creative
如果愿意 永远好不好 一起
rú guǒ yuàn yì yǒng yuǎn hǎo bù hǎo yī qǐ
But if you're willing, how about forever together?
巴黎的夜晚走走 夜晚走走
bā lí de yè wǎn zǒu zǒu yè wǎn zǒu zǒu
Walk in the Paris night, the night
把你的心带走 心带走
bǎ nǐ de xīn dài zǒu xīn dài zǒu
Take your heart away, heart away
也做了 多年朋友 多年朋友
yě zuò le duō nián péng yǒu duō nián péng yǒu
We've been friends for many years, for many years
我想我 应该开口 应该开口
wǒ xiǎng wǒ yīng gāi kāi kǒu yīng gāi kāi kǒu
I think I should speak up, should speak up
巴黎的夜晚走走 夜晚走走
bā lí de yè wǎn zǒu zǒu yè wǎn zǒu zǒu
Walk in the Paris night, the night
被你的心带走 心带走
bèi nǐ de xīn dài zǒu xīn dài zǒu
Your heart has taken mine, heart has taken mine
我突然 有个念头 有个念头
wǒ tū rán yǒu gè niàn tóu yǒu gè niàn tóu
Suddenly, I had a thought, a thought
来谈谈 天长地久 天长地久
lái tán tán tiān cháng dì jiǔ tiān cháng dì jiǔ
Let's talk about forever, forever
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
"That Night in Paris" is a lyrical journey through a romantic evening in Paris, where the singer contemplates love, friendship, and the fleeting moments of connection. The song captures the beauty of simple moments, such as walking through the night and sharing intimate thoughts with someone special.
Detailed Insights
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of strolling through the Parisian streets at night, reflecting on love and relationships. The song’s romantic undertones are underscored by the repetitive imagery of the night walk, symbolizing the passage of time and the intimacy shared between two people.
There is a deep emotional connection expressed through the lines about taking hearts away and contemplating the future. The singer seems to wrestle with the tension between friendship and romantic desire, wondering whether to speak up or remain silent. The imagery of cold air and a slightly tipsy mood suggests a sense of vulnerability and warmth in the connection.
The idea of love as a long-term commitment is explored in lines about perseverance, much like the dedication needed to create a song. The final lines hint at the desire for eternal love, where the singer poses the question of forever, offering the possibility of a life together.