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Another Day in Paradise Lyrics

by Phil Collins

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Another Day in Paradise Lyrics

She calls out to the man on the street "Sir, can you help me? It's cold and I've nowhere to sleep Is there somewhere you can tell me?" He walks on, doesn't look back He pretends he can't hear her Starts to whistle as he crosses the street Seems embarrassed to be there Oh think twice, 'cause it's another day for You and me in paradise Oh think twice, 'cause it's another day for you You and me in paradise Just think about it She calls out to the man on the street He can see she's been crying She's got blisters on the soles of her feet She can't walk but she's trying Oh think twice, 'cause it's another day for You and me in paradise Oh think twice, it's just another day for you You and me in paradise Just think about it Oh lord, is there nothing more anybody can do Oh lord, there must be something you can say You can tell from the lines on her face You can see that she's been there Probably been moved on from every place 'Cos she didn't fit in there Oh think twice, 'cause it's another day for You and me in paradise Oh think twice, it's just another day for you You and me in paradise Just think about it Just think about it It's just another day for you and me in paradise It's just another day for you and me in paradise It's just another day for you and me in paradise Just think about it

Meaning of Another Day in Paradise

“Another Day in Paradise” paints a bleak and heartbreaking portrait of indifference within a seemingly idyllic setting. The song depicts a woman desperately seeking help from passersby, ignored and dismissed by everyone she encounters – a man who avoids eye contact and a collective society that fails to acknowledge her plight. Collins uses this simple scenario to expose the unsettling reality of apathy and the crushing loneliness experienced when surrounded by beauty but utterly unseen. The repeated refrain, “Just think about it,” acts as a desperate plea for empathy, highlighting the disconnect between potential compassion and cold disregard. Ultimately, the song’s powerful message is a critical commentary on societal neglect and the tragic isolation that can exist even in “paradise,” questioning whether humanity truly recognizes or cares for those most vulnerable amongst us.

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