Another Day In Paradise
·Æ¶û.¿ÂÁÖ˹(Phil Collins) Lyrics
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"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
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
(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-oh whoa 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
Cause 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 (Another day in paradise, ooh)
Just think about it
Hmm-mmm
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
(Para, paradise)
(Paradise) It's just another day
For you and me (Ooh-ooh)
(Just think about it) In paradise
(Paradise) It's just another day
For you and me
(Just think about it) In paradise
(Para, paradise)
(Ooh-ooh, in paradise) It's just another day
For you and me
(Hmm-mmm, paradise) In paradise
It's just another day (Paradise)
For you and me (Just another day)
(In paradise) In paradise
(Para, paradise)
The lyrics of the song Another Day In Paradise by Phil Collins tells the story of a homeless woman who is begging on the street and seeking help from the passersby. The song emphasizes the distance between the rich and the poor, the fact that the different social classes have various perspectives on life and how they deal with the homeless. The first verse describes the woman asking for help, but many people don't even look at her or acknowledge her needs, which shows how society tends to turn a blind eye to those who are less fortunate. The chorus urges the listeners to think twice because it's another day in paradise for them, but for the homeless, the situation is the opposite, as they have nothing, no shelter, and no food. The second verse is similar to the first, but this time, the woman's physical condition is mentioned, with the lines on her face and the soles of her feet, which represent the hard life she's been living, and the fact that she's been moved on from many places because she didn't fit in there.
Overall, the message of the song is to raise awareness of the homeless people's plight and to encourage people to help them in any way possible. It focuses on how even small actions such as acknowledging their existence can make a difference in their lives. It also highlights the disconnect between the privileged and the vulnerable, with the former being unaware of the latter's daily struggles and the need for compassion and empathy.
Line by Line Meaning
She calls out to the man on the street
A homeless woman begs anyone that walks by her for help
"Sir, can you help me?
The homeless woman asks a stranger for any small amount of help
It's cold and I've nowhere to sleep,
The homeless woman informs the stranger that she has no shelter and is exposed to the cold
Is there somewhere you can tell me?
The homeless woman pleads for the stranger to provide any location guaranteed to serve as safe shelter
He walks on, doesn't look back
The stranger ignores the homeless woman and continues walking
He pretends he can't hear her
The stranger knows that the woman is crying for help, but he ignores her and pretends not to hear her words
Starts to whistle as he crosses the street
The stranger begins to whistle, attempting to feign ignorance and detachment from the woman's dire situation
Seems embarrassed to be there
The stranger feels embarrassed to witness the woman's misfortune and chooses to ignore her instead of extending genuine compassion
Oh
Intensifies the artist's plea for the audience's attention
Think twice
A reminder to pause and reconsider the reaction to someone in a difficult situation
'Cause it's another day for you and me in paradise
For most people, life is generally good and comfortable, so it is essential to recognize the suffering of others
It's just another day for you
The misfortunes of others do not affect some people and disturb their day-to-day life
You and me in paradise
People with comfortable lives need to remember the suffering present in the world
He can see she's been crying
The stranger is now aware that the woman has been crying due to her unbearable hardships
She's got blisters on the soles of her feet
The woman has walked extensively, causing blisters to emerge, due to her homeless state
She can't walk but she's trying
Despite her sore feet, the woman continues to move in search of aid, particularly shelter
Oh lord!
Expresses lamentation, shocks, and calls to a higher power to act
Is there nothing more anybody can do?
A plea for aid from anyone to help alleviate the suffering of the homeless woman
Oh-oh whoa lord!
Re-emphasizing the call to an interventionist higher power who could alleviate the woman's difficulties
There must be something you can say
A plea for anyone to provide some form of support or remedy for the abandoned woman
You can tell from the lines on her face
The signs of suffering are apparent on the woman's face
You can see that she's been there
The woman appears to have wandered extensively and has been affected adversely by her homelessness
Probably been moved on from every place
The woman may have felt unwelcome or forced to leave every place she has tried to stay, further exacerbating her life on the streets
Cause she didn't fit in there
The woman's financial status or appearance may have rendered her an outsider in any society she might have attempted living in
It's just another day for you and me in paradise (Another day in paradise, ooh)
The refrain is repeated, highlighting that for many people, paradise is just another day, but for the homeless, every day could be a living hell
Just think about it
A call to action for listeners to reflect on how fortunate they are and the suffering prevalent in the world around them.
Hmm-mmm
An interjection that emphasizes the previous statement and the urgency of the situation
It's just another day
For some, life can bring challenges and hardships daily
For you and me
The two and others like them
In paradise
Living a relatively comfortable life
Para, paradise
Paradise
(Paradise) It's just another day
Repeated, emphasizing that the homeless's problems do not disappear overnight and continue daily
Ooh-ooh
Expresses lament or disappointment
Just think about it
Repeated, providing a final call to action for the listener to consider the problems of those less fortunate and how they can help
(Paradise) It's just another day
Another refrain emphasizes the difficulties some face in their daily lives
(Just think about it) In paradise
For many, life can be comfortable, but for the marginalized, it is not at all so
(Paradise) It's just another day
The hardship of the homeless does not change and continues daily
For you and me
For the two and others like them
(Just think about it) In paradise
Looking at the less fortunate, we can see how fortunate some are
(Para, paradise)
Paradise
Contributed by Jonathan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.