Standing in the Paris Rain

"Standing In The Paris Rain"
Album track by Avant Garde
Album	The Purple Demo
Released	1988
Recorded	July 3-July 16, 1988 at Trod Nossel Studios, Wallingford, CT
Length	6:34
Label	None
Status	Officially released
The Purple Demo track listing
"Renaissance" (2) "Standing In The Paris Rain" (3) "Father Time" (4)

"Standing In The Paris Rain" is the third track from Avant Garde's second demo, The Purple Demo. It also appeared on the band's third demo, Somethin' Different!.

Personel

• Kevin Ridel: vocals
• Rivers Cuomo: guitar
• Eric Ridel: guitar
• Justin Fisher: bass
• Bryn Mutch: percussion

Lyrics

We've met before in Paris rain
A foreign affair, a passenger train
Exchanging words, we walked separate ways
But we would meet again at a side-street café

I realize that just a matter of time stood between you and I
But I could not wait around another night
And I held back, telling you that I had to leave the very next day
No regrets, just the pain when we kissed good-bye

I can't alight the final flame
Fire reflection upon the champagne
Your long blonde hair and fair-skinned face
I remember so well, but forget your name

I realize that just a matter of time stands between you and I
I could not wait around another night
And I held back, telling you that I had to leave the very next day
No regrets, just the pain when we kissed good-bye

I feel the pain calling your name
Standing in the Paris rain
On this night, I realize, I still forget your name

See also

• Avant Garde
• The Purple Demo
• Somethin' Different!