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
Escaping and Belonging: The Meaning Behind “Paris”
“Paris” by The Chainsmokers captures the yearning for freedom and the complexities of young love. The lyrics paint a picture of two people seeking refuge from their realities, symbolized by their stay in Paris. It’s less about the city itself and more about what it represents: escape, rebellion, and the hope of being understood. The repeated line, “If we go down then we go down together,” highlights a sense of solidarity and defiance against outside judgment. The song explores themes of identity, pride, and the bittersweet thrill of living in the moment, even if it means facing the consequences together. Through vivid imagery—terraces, cigarettes, and social media—the track resonates with anyone who has craved connection and a sense of belonging, even if only for a fleeting moment.
Song Credits
- Artist: The Chainsmokers
- Songwriters: Andrew Taggart, Emily Warren, Fredrik Haggstam, Kristoffer Fogelmark
- Release Year: 2017
- Label: Disruptor Records, Columbia Records