Beached
Angelo Badalamenti / Orbital Lyrics


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Trust me
It's Paradise
This is where the hungry come to feed
For mine is a generation that circles the globe
in search of something we haven't tried before
So never refuse an invitation
Never resist the unfamiliar
Never fail to be polite
and never outstay your welcome

Just keep your mind open and suck in the experience
And if it hurts, you know what it's probably worth it

You hope and you dream
But you never believe that
something is going to happen for you
Not like it does in the movies
And when it actually does
You expect it to feel different
More visceral
More real
I was waiting for it to hit me

I still believe in paradise
But now at least i know it's not some place you can look for
'Cause it's not where you go
It's how you feel for a moment in your life
And if you find that moment, it lasts forever





It lasts forever
Lasts forever

Overall Meaning

The song "Beached" by Angelo Badalamenti and Orbital begins with a soothing voice stating, "Trust me, it's Paradise. This is where the hungry come to feed." The first verse sets a tone of exploration and promises that by keeping an open mind and embracing new experiences, we may stumble upon something that lasts forever. The song focuses on the idea that we often search for happiness in external things, such as travel destinations, but happiness is fleeting when derived from external sources. Happiness and paradise are found within us and can be attained by embracing life's experiences.


The second verse of the song highlights how we hope and dream but rarely believe that anything significant will happen to us. When extraordinary events transpire, we may not recognize them as such because they don't resemble what we've seen in movies or in our imagination. The lyrics describe how the subtle moments in life can be the most profound if we allow ourselves to fully embrace them.


The chorus repeats the phrase, "I still believe in paradise, but now at least I know it's not some place you can look for, 'Cause it's not where you go, it's how you feel for a moment in your life. And if you find that moment, it lasts forever." Here, the song emphasizes that lasting paradise comes from within and can be found by living fully in the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Trust me
Believe me when I say this


It's Paradise
This is heaven on earth


This is where the hungry come to feed
This is where people come to satisfy their desires


For mine is a generation that circles the globe in search of something we haven't tried before
My generation travels around the world seeking new experiences


So never refuse an invitation
Always accept an invitation offered to you


Never resist the unfamiliar
Don't be afraid of something new and unknown


Never fail to be polite
Always be courteous and respectful


and never outstay your welcome
Don't overstay your welcome or wear out your hospitality


Just keep your mind open and suck in the experience
Be receptive and fully immerse yourself in the moment


And if it hurts, you know what it's probably worth it
The experience may be painful, but it will likely be worth it in the end


You hope and you dream But you never believe that something is going to happen for you Not like it does in the movies
You have aspirations and fantasies, but you don't expect them to become a reality in the way they do in films


And when it actually does You expect it to feel different More visceral More real I was waiting for it to hit me
If something does happen, you anticipate it feeling more intense and authentic than you imagined, and you are eagerly anticipating its impact


I still believe in paradise
I still believe in an ideal world


But now at least i know it's not some place you can look for 'Cause it's not where you go It's how you feel for a moment in your life
Nowadays, I realize that you can't find paradise by simply searching for it, but rather, it's a fleeting feeling that you experience in a special moment in your life


And if you find that moment, it lasts forever
When you do find that moment, it remains with you forever


It lasts forever
It will always be a part of you




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGELO BADALAMENTI

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@Jericho_Tank

"I still believe in paradise
But now at least I know it's not some place you can look for
Cause it's not where you go
It's how you feel for a moment in your life
And if you find that moment
It will last forever"

One of my favorite tracks with truly deep lyrics from one of my favorite movies. Rest in Peace the great composer.

@PABLOYTRISTAN76

Estoy de acuerdo contigo el paraΓ­so estΓ‘ dentro de uno volver a los recuerdos y encontrarlo allΓ­ y estas melodΓ­as te transportan a ese lugar mucho mΓ‘s fΓ‘cilmente Descanse en paz , se fue un grande.

@OliHarris

Beautiful tribute - RIP Angelo

@KarlHamilton

One of the greatest Orbital tunes ever made.

@tims9434

Not just Orbital though

@Pasulces

also one of my fav from this guys

@KarlHamilton

@C go listen to spicey then and leave the adults alone πŸ™„

@DavidDArcy1975

hardly surprising with the involvment of Angelo
😎

@DavidDArcy1975

@C yeah, certainly wouldn't have made it on to The Brown Album (Orbital 2)

@OliHarris

Takes me back to the millennium; when times seemed more easy, enjoyable, fresh and less divisive

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