The Kingston Trio’s song “The Seine” tells a beautiful story of a brief romantic encounter along the banks of the Seine River in Paris. The lyrics begin by setting the scene in St. Germaine de Pre, where the singer first meets his beloved at a small sidewalk cafe. The two take a walk along the river, admiring the shadows and the shining water, but most of all, each other. The chorus of the song expresses the singer’s desire to return to that special place again and reunite with his love.