Stranger In Paradise
Adya & Manuel Palomo Lyrics
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I′m a stranger in Paradise
All lost in a wonderland
A stranger in paradise
If I stand starry eyed,
That's a danger in Paradise
For mortals who stand beside
An angel like you
And I ascended
Out of the common place
Into the rarest somewhere in space
I hang suspended
Until I know
There′s a chance that you care
Won't you answer this fervent prayer?
Of a stranger in paradise
Don't send me in dark despair
From all that I hunger for
But open your angel′s arms
To this stranger in paradise
And tell him that he need be
A stranger no more
The lyrics of Adya & Manuel Palomo's "Stranger In Paradise" describe a sense of otherworldly sensation when being in the presence of someone special. The song tells that the singer is a stranger in paradise, lost in a wonderland, standing starry-eyed and hanging suspended. This heavenly feeling puts him in danger, for being in the presence of an angelic person like the one he sees could be dangerous for mere mortals.
Then, the singer explains how seeing the person's face elevated them into a rare space, lacking the mundanity of everyday life. However, this feeling will continue to hang suspended until the singer knows if there is a chance that their affection is reciprocated. The singer yearns for the object of his fascination to hear his prayer and welcome him with open angel arms, making him no longer a stranger in paradise while seeking not to be sent to "dark despair" and hungering for the connection that they both could possibly share.
Overall, the song speaks about the heady feeling of being in love, which can be akin to weightlessness and wonder. However, it also acknowledges that these feelings come with the possibility of heartbreak, particularly when it is not known whether the feelings are mutual.
Line by Line Meaning
Take my hand,
Please hold my hand
I′m a stranger in Paradise
I feel really out of place here
All lost in a wonderland
I feel completely bewildered
A stranger in paradise
I feel like I don't belong here at all
If I stand starry eyed,
If I look at you with adoration
That's a danger in Paradise
It could be risky for someone like me to love someone like you
For mortals who stand beside
Because mere humans like me cannot compare to an angel like you
An angel like you
Someone as amazing as you
I saw your face,
I caught a glimpse of your beauty
And I ascended
And I felt uplifted
Out of the common place
Out of the ordinary, everyday life
Into the rarest somewhere in space
Into a special and unique place
I hang suspended
I felt like time had stopped
Until I know
Until I am certain
There′s a chance that you care
There is some possibility that you might care for me
Won't you answer this fervent prayer?
Could you please respond to this passionate request?
Of a stranger in paradise
From someone like me who feels so out of place and enamored
Don't send me in dark despair
Please don't leave me feeling hopeless and sad
From all that I hunger for
From all that I desire and long for
But open your angel′s arms
Instead, embrace me with your angelic warmth
To this stranger in paradise
To someone like me who feels so out of place and enchanted
And tell him that he need be
And let him know that he does not have to remain
A stranger no more
Feeling lost and out of place anymore
Writer(s): Alexander Borodin, Alexander David Gordon
Contributed by Callie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.