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
Let’s show them
Let’s show them we are better
If we go down then we go down together
Let’s show them we are better
If we go down then we go down together
Let’s show them we are better
If we go down then we go down together
Let’s show them we are better
Let’s show them we are better
Let’s show them we are better
Let’s show them
Let’s show them
Let’s show them we are better
Let’s show them
Let’s show them
Let’s show them we are better
Escaping Reality: The Meaning Behind “Paris (Pegboard Nerds Remix)”
“Paris” by The Chainsmokers, reimagined through the high-energy lens of Pegboard Nerds, delivers a powerful message of youth, defiance, and unity. The song’s narrative centers around young lovers seeking freedom from their circumstances, finding solace in each other while the world looks on. The lines about escaping to Paris and sticking together “if we go down” reflect a fearless loyalty, capturing the spirit of adventure and the bittersweet reality of fleeting moments. The chorus, with its repeated call to “show them we are better,” becomes a hopeful anthem for anyone who’s ever wanted to break free and prove themselves.
Song Credits
- Artist: The Chainsmokers
- Remix By: Pegboard Nerds
- Songwriters: Andrew Taggart, Emily Warren, Fredrik Eriksson
- Release Year: 2017
- Label: Disruptor Records, Columbia Records