Paris Sera Toujours Paris Lyrics in English Zaz

Paris Sera Toujours Paris is Zaz’s joyful revival of a 1939 classic that celebrates the city’s unbreakable spirit during dark times. The lyrics paint wartime scenes: windows criss-crossed with tape, streetlights dimmed, statues swaddled in sandbags, and citizens huddling in cellars while sirens wail. Rations, curfews, and even a ban on jazz try to dampen morale, yet Paris keeps its charm alive with humor, courage, and a flair for effortless elegance.

Despite blackouts and tightened belts, the song insists that “Paris will always be Paris.” Each restriction only highlights the city’s inner glow: less lighting makes bravery shine brighter, simpler fashions make grace stand out, and fewer luxuries make every smile feel richer. Zaz turns this message into a lively anthem, reminding listeners that true beauty and joie de vivre cannot be dimmed by hardship. Paris, like the human spirit, endures and dazzles no matter how deep the darkness.