If we go down then we go down together
They’ll say we 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
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
We’ll show them we are better
We were staying in Paris
To get away from your parents
You look so proud standing there with a flower and a cigarette
Posting pictures of yourself on the Internet
Out on the terrace
I’m [?] in the air of this small town
On our own cuttin’ class for the thrill of it
Getting drunk on the bus 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
We’ll show them we are better
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
We’ll show them we are better
We were staying in Paris
To get away from your parents
You look so proud standing there with a flower and a cigarette
Posting pictures of yourself on the Internet
Out on the terrace
I’m [?] in the air of this small town
On our own cuttin’ class for the thrill of it
Getting drunk on the bus 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
We’ll 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
Escaping Together: The Meaning Behind “Paris (Subsurface Remix)”
“Paris (Subsurface Remix)” by The Chainsmokers captures the spirit of youthful rebellion and the longing for escape. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of two people running away from their realities, finding solace in each other’s company amid the backdrop of Paris. The recurring promise, “If we go down then we go down together,” speaks to unwavering loyalty and the thrill of taking risks as a pair. The song balances nostalgia with a sense of defiance, highlighting moments of freedom, self-discovery, and the bittersweet realization that such adventures may be fleeting. The remix amplifies these emotions, offering a pulsing energy that mirrors the highs and lows of youthful escapism.
Song Credits
- Artists: The Chainsmokers
- Songwriters: Andrew Taggart, Emily Warren, Fredrik Haggstam, Kristoffer Fogelmark
- Release Year: 2017
- Label: Disruptor Records, Columbia Records