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
Standing in the Paris Rain
| "Standing In The Paris Rain" | |
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| Demo by Avant Garde | |
| from the 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 | |
6 tracks | |
"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!. It would also be tried out after the band moved to California and changed it's name to Zoom.
Personel
- Kevin Ridel: vocals
- Rivers Cuomo: guitar
- Eric Ridel: guitar
- Justin Fisher: bass
- Bryn Mutch: percussion
Video
Lyrics
I stand in the rain
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
I stand in the rain, call out your name
Break down and cry, as we say good-bye
Good-bye
I can't alight the final flame
Fire reflections 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 stand in the rain, call out your name
Break down and cry, as we say good-bye
Good-bye
Cause 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 realize that just a matter of time stands between you and I
I stand in the rain, call out your name
Break down and cry, as we say good-
I stand in the rain, call out your name
Break down and cry, as we say good-bye
Good-bye