"Postcard from Paris" is a song recorded by American

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. It was released in March 2012 as the fifth and final single from the band's self-titled debut album. The song was written by group members Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry with Jeff Cohen and

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Critical reception

Billy Dukes of ''Taste of Country'' gave the song four stars out of five, calling it "a beautiful song that finds a fresh way to spell love."

Content

The protagonist has run into her ex while with her current boyfriend. This encounter triggers a flood of emotions leading her to realize that she will never feel as strongly for her boyfriend now, whom she compares to a postcard from Paris, than she did for her ex, who was the "real thing" to her.

Music video

The music video was directed by David McClister and filmed in

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. It premiered on CMT on June 1, 2012.

Chart performance

"Postcard from Paris" debuted at number 52 on the U.S. ''

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chart for the week of March 24, 2012. It also debuted at number 100 on the U.S. ''Billboard''

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chart for the week of May 19, 2012.

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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