Forget Paris

One night in Paris was only one night
Taped for commercial exploitation
It was never nominated for an Oscar, an Emmy
Or a Golden Globe
In fact, it wasn’t even taped in Paris
So, forget Paris…

Her simple life is much simpler than the average American’s
Just another product of deep-rooted political masturbation
For a nation of fools
Schooled in front of televisions, drive-ins and movie houses
Ain’t that a bitch?
No, they call it school
That’s why I say, forget Paris…

Ever wondered why you feel that tickle of admiration
Down your spine?
Well, she’s living your life and for a nickel or a dime
You can see this girl in People magazine
As well as the New York Times
So, forget Paris…

They are slowly changing your perceptions
Of what a dream is supposed to be
Taking it from you, moulding it and giving it back to you
On a reel or in a picture of a girl
Named after a European city
Ignorance isn’t pretty
But you can begin by forgetting
So, I implore you to
Forget Paris…