Last time Quote by Oscar Hammerstein II
““A lady known as Paris, Romantic and Charming Has left her old companions and faded from view Lonely men with lonely eyes are seeking her in vain Her streets are where they were, but there's no sign of her She has left the Seine The last time I saw Paris, her heart was warm and gay, I heard the laughter of her heart in every street café The last time I saw Paris, her trees were dressed for spring, And lovers walked beneath those trees and birds found songs to sing. I dodged the same old taxicabs that I had dodged for years. The chorus of their squeaky horns was music to my ears. The last time I saw Paris, her heart was warm and gay, No matter how they change her, I'll remember her that way. I'll think of happy hours, and people who shared them Old women, selling flowers, in markets at dawn Children who applauded, Punch and Judy in the park And those who danced at night and kept our Paris bright 'til the town went dark.””
About This Quote
Source Song: “The Last Time I Saw Paris” from the musical “Cinderella” (1957)
The lyric reminisces about a beloved city, recalling its vibrant life, warmth, and charm, while noting its changes and the narrator’s enduring affection.
In simple terms: Remembering a city’s past charm despite change.
Key Takeaway
Cherish memories of places you love.
Themes
nostalgia
city life
change
memory
artistic expression
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
reflective
Type
poetic
lyistic
nostalgic
When to use this quote
- Travel reflections
- writing inspiration
- tourism marketing
- urban planning
- personal nostalgia
Key Concepts
Urban romance
cultural heritage
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of a city make it unforgettable?
- How do we balance nostalgia with present realities?
A Different Perspective
The poem may idealize the past, overlooking present challenges faced by residents.
