Paris

“Paris” is a song about places – metaphorically. The foreign and unexplored – the joys and regrets that occur in youth. The song follows the metaphorical and literal journey of a millennial relationship; through youth and naivety, heartbreak and mistakes, the two remain together, determined to endure the ‘ride’ and the hardships that come with it. The song features uncredited vocals from accomplished New York City singer-songwriter Emily Warren, and is the first original song of 2017 by The Chainsmokers, following a breakout year in 2016. Warren’s involvement on the track was confirmed by The Chainsmokers' manager Adam Alpert through Billboard. The Chainsmokers hinted at Warren’s involvement through a tweet, and Warren also posted a video on Instagram saying it’s her vocals in the description. A follow up interview with Billboard confirmed Warren as the mysterious female vocalist. The song was first previewed in late December 2016 live appearances at SnowGlobe and the LACC. The Chainsmokers officially teased and verified the song through Facebook in early January 2017. The song was released on January 13, 2017.

[Verse 1: Andrew Taggart] 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?” [Chorus: Andrew Taggart] 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 [Break: Andrew Taggart] Let's show them we are better Let's show them we are better [Verse 2: Andrew Taggart] We were staying in Paris To get away from your parents You look so proud Standing there with a frown and a cigarette Posting pictures of yourself on the Internet Out on the terrace We breathe in the air of this small town on our own, cuttin' class for the thrill of it Getting drunk on the past, we were livin' in [Chorus: Andrew Taggart & Emily Warren] 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 [Bridge: Emily Warren & Andrew Taggart] Let's show them we are Show them we are Let's show them we are Show them we are Let's show them we are better We were staying in Paris Let's show them we are better Let's show them we are Show them we are Let's show them we are Show them we are Let's show them we are better [Chorus: Andrew Taggart & Emily Warren] 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 [Refrain: Andrew Taggart & Emily Warren] We were staying in Paris (If we go down) We were staying in Paris (If we go down) We were staying in Paris (If we go down) We were staying in Paris (If we go down) Let's show them we are better We were staying in Paris [Outro: Andrew Taggart & Emily Warren] Let's show them we are better Let's show them we are better If we go down Let's show them we are better If we go down Let's show them we are better If we go down Let's show them we are better Let's show them we are better