Kadison, Joshua - Paris Lyrics






Ezra was an old man
He lived by the sea.
Watchin' himself gettin' older,
With no Family.
And Cassie was a pretty one,
A bartender by trade.
She had a daughter with big green eyes,
She called her Jade.
They met each other in the park,
While Jade was on a swing.
On a bench underneath a tree,
They talked about everything.
And she said, Sometimes I get so scared,
But I don't know why.
She reached for the old man's hand,
And she began to cry.
And he said,
It ain't no crime, It ain't no crime...
Everybody gets a little bit lonely sometimes.
It ain't no crime, It ain't no crime...
Everybody gets a little bit lonely sometimes.

Then he said...
I was gonna be a painter,
Gonna paint my masterpeice.
I spent my whole life dreamin',
Now they're my only memories.
And I was gonna live in Paris, France
Now my body's fallin' apart.
I could be Pablo Picasso if Dillusion were in art.
And she said,
"That sounds lovely...Paris, France
Just sayin' those words,
Kinda makes me wanna dance,
Do you wanna dance?"

It ain't no crime, It ain't no crime...
Everybody gets a little bit lonely sometimes.
It ain't no crime, It ain't no crime...
Everybody gets a little bit lonely sometimes.

They'd meet there every Sunday
In the park at noon.
Ezra would get there early
To buy Jade a red balloon.
And Cassie'd tell him all about
Her awful luck with men.
She's say, "Wish I could find a guy like you
But they'll never make you again."
And Jade would fall asleep on Ezra's lap
There in the park.
While Cassie'd still be talkin' a long time after dark.

Everybody gets a little bit lonely sometimes.

One Sunday afternoon,
No Ezra, no red balloon.
Just a friend of his who said,
"Ezra Passed Away.
And he wanted me to bring this letter to you today."
Well it was 2 tickets to Paris and a note that read,
'Thank you for the dance...
My dearest Cassie,
You were my Paris, France.'

It ain't no crime, It ain't no crime...
Everybody gets a little bit lonely sometimes.





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  1. G.... ....

    Great to see I'm not the only one who's uploaded this.

  2. D.... W....

    Pure genius storryteller- I love poppies & bought a red car because of your symbology.

    You are A-Maz--ing!

  3. D.... S....

    you know one day I was in a record store. and I happened to stop in front of his cdand I wonder who this is. something made me stop. took it home and was blown away by his lyrics and voice and have been a fan ever since.

  4. S.... W....

    I just heard this song for the first time. But I think someone was nearby cutting onions.

  5. y.... m....

    That was my story only he opened a bank account when my daughter was born to save for Disneyland.

  6. K.... B....

    Oh...I just wanna cry every time I hear this song... touching n sad.

  7. D.... B....

    The best line I've ever heard in a song is: "I could be a Pablo Picasso, if dilution were an art"

    D.... B....

    Derrick Borton *delusion

  8. D.... B....

    What a beautiful song.

  9. k.... e....

    one of my all time favourites . . . . thank you for this special song

  10. D.... S....

    He should be a bigger artist than his career where in his heydays. Lovely sensitive voice. And he is still very handsome today.

    D.... S....

    his songs are stories, quite beautiful

  11. p.... k....

    Heart has found a new home for a time...pure genius!

  12. I.... ....

    what a story very touching lyrics - LOVE 💖

  13. I.... P....

    so touchy song :-* love it :-* <3

  14. a.... i....

    hey.... guys,    i like it too.

  15. S.... E....

    So so beautiful

  16. L.... ....

    What a great song and story <3

  17. J.... ....

    You were my Paris, France.  *sigh*

  18. F.... B....

    I like this one......

  19. T.... R....

    WOW!!!! what a awesome song!!!!!

  20. L.... L....

    Oh...Joshua!!! xo♥

  21. S.... Z....

    You are the new Elton John...I wish you would release a new album or song.....I am always amazed by what you do..Thank you...

  22. F.... H....

    ive been a joshua fan since he first started playing, he doesnt get the credit he deserves by far

  23. L.... B....

    This is so pretty. So much said in this song. So much Talent. Where are you Joshua?

  24. G.... O....

    to someone you are their world...

  25. j.... l....

    Every beautiful lyrical verse paints a wonderful picture :-)

  26. J.... S....

    One of the best.... I miss Joshua's tunes.

  27. m.... a....

    Linda! Linda!

  28. V.... R....

    This song makes me wonder why Ezra didn't or couldn't tell Cassie his true feelings! I know it sounds redundant but sometimes we never get the chance to let someone know how we feel until it is too late! LOVE this song!

  29. T.... T....

    beautiful song...

  30. K.... A....

    What a Number of a nice Song!

    tears in my eys!

  31. J.... W....

    Nice :)))

  32. v.... ....

    some where in this world, there is an Ezra sitting in the park!!!!!!!!!!

  33. v.... ....

    love all joshuas songs wonderful voice
    u dont produce this anymore in this generation wat a sham.
    now its beibers gagas damn it.

  34. M.... P....

    wonderful song and touchy

  35. d.... ....

    Wonderful song!

  36. m.... ....

    This is a beautiful song! Almost made me cry...

  37. C.... P....

    @paulknoop Thank you so much for posting this incredible song; I haven't heard it before. I love Joshua's music, and the end of this song made me start to cry. Anyone else who appreciated this song, listen to Joshua's "Molly In The Mirror" song; its is similarly beautiful and breaks your heart along the way.

    C.... P....

    Clairety Pine you are welcome!

  38. S.... ....

    WTF how have i not heard this song befor? soo good Thumbs up

  39. B.... M....

    Omg that was the most amazing song i have heard in a while.. Made me even cry alittle .. :')

  40. W.... ....

    this song is beautiful, this is a song with a story and not filled with crap like the most, love it!

  41. k.... ....

    @dashizzledeaker yes he is baby girl, so damn awesome

  42. k.... ....

    this song is my fav Kadison song behind Jessie. Makes me cry every time. Gives me hope that there are still good people left in this world. Joshua is phenomenal and so damn sexy.

  43. t.... ....

    Wow you did it again Josh, thank you for your music

  44. l.... ....

    @macaronisheep Thanks for your kind reply

  45. J.... M....

    best song ever wrote... pure emotiones. good job josh

  46. G.... ....

    @paulknoop

    It's available for download on JK's site... or at least it was. If it's no longer then check his old site or the Internet Archive as pretty sure it's around.

  47. l.... ....

    Iìm living in Italy where can I get the Joshua's cd?

  48. k.... ....

    joshua kadison is an amazing artist and his songs are lyrically beautiful and his voice is like no one else's....love this one especially

  49. H.... M....

    beutful music very nice

  50. l.... ....

    he's so amazing. he always tells a wonderful story with his every song!!

  51. R.... A....

    I'm so sad...
    That it ain't no crime
    That everybody, get a little lonely sometimes.

  52. C.... S....

    Such a lovely , sad and touching song this all rolled into one.
    Another great Joshua song.

  53. F.... H....

    Joshua has a voice and way with music that has always made people feel what hes saying...i was entranced from the first notes of his piano years ago =)

  54. m.... ....

    tragophil,I heard this for the first time today and it touched my heart so deeply I cried like a baby.I know what you mean about the last verse,it's like we can all relate on some level to this song. Beautiful!

  55. T.... K....

    When I first head it I actually cried. Strange thing is: I heard it for some dozend times in the last months - and that still works. The last verse touches something deep inside me - and I don't really know what it is...

  56. T.... T....

    This song made this horror author cry. What a moving piece.

  57. L.... L....

    This guy is beautiful, amazing voice and so talented. I have listened to him since the early 90's and get so upset he never became more popular.

  58. k.... g....

    bought this cd and love every song....

  59. E.... ....

    Heard it now the first time and it made me cry .
    Beautiful song.

  60. N.... B....

    This narrative songs is awesome. I wonder why there are lots of beautiful song like this one are never heard...

  61. m.... ....

    Most beautiful song ever, I requested it when I went to his concert in Germany. What an amazing man

  62. t.... ....

    When I first heard this song it made me want to cry.

  63. a.... ....

    Thanks for uploading, I searched all over youtube either!

  64. D.... C....

    im glad you guys like it, i love this song and couldnt find it anywhere on the internet ( which is unique on itself! )

    D.... C....

    Wow 10 years ago. But its still fresh.

  65. s.... ....

    Thank you sooo much I love this song and I've been looking all over youtube for it.