The Paris Match
Style Council · Cafe Bleu [2009]
Empty hours Spent combing the street In daytime showers
They've become my beat; As I walk from cafe to bar
I wish I knew where you are; Because you've clouded
my mind And now I'm all out of time Empty skies say
try to forget Better advice is to have no regrets;
As I tread the boulevard floor Will I see once more;
Because you've clouded my mind 'Till then I'm biding
my time I'm only sad in a natural way And I enjoy sometimes
feeling this way The gift you gave is desire The match
that started my fire Empty nights with nothing to do
I sit and think, every thought is for you; I get so
restless and bored So I go out once more; I hate to
feel so confined I feel like I'm wasting my time
They've become my beat; As I walk from cafe to bar
I wish I knew where you are; Because you've clouded
my mind And now I'm all out of time Empty skies say
try to forget Better advice is to have no regrets;
As I tread the boulevard floor Will I see once more;
Because you've clouded my mind 'Till then I'm biding
my time I'm only sad in a natural way And I enjoy sometimes
feeling this way The gift you gave is desire The match
that started my fire Empty nights with nothing to do
I sit and think, every thought is for you; I get so
restless and bored So I go out once more; I hate to
feel so confined I feel like I'm wasting my time
The Paris Match - Style Council
Released on the 2009 compilation Cafe Bleu, 'The Paris Match' is a track by the British new wave band Style Council. The song reflects the group's signature blend of synth-pop and new romanticism, characteristic of their work during the late 1990s and early 2000s. While the band is best known for hits like 'Take Me to Your Heart' and 'The Man Who Can't Be Used', this recording showcases their continued ability to craft atmospheric, melodic pop with a distinct British identity. The track appears alongside other catalogued works from the era, contributing to the band's legacy as a key figure in the post-punk revival and new wave movements of the 1990s.