Halfway To Paradise
Billy Fury Lyrics
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But your friend is all I've stayed
I'm only halfway to paradise
So near, yet so far away
I long for your lips to kiss my lips
But just when I think they may
You lead me halfway to paradise
Bein' close to you is almost heaven (heaven)
But seein' you can do just so much
It hurts me so to know your heart's a treasure (treasure)
And that my heart is forbidden to touch, so
Put your sweet lips close to my lips
And tell me that's where they're gonna stay
Don't lead me halfway to paradise
so near, yet so far away
Oh, uh, oh so near, yet so far away
Mmm so near, yet so far away
The lyrics of "Halfway to Paradise" by Billy Fury express his desire to become closer to the person he loves. He wants to be more than just friends, but his love interest only sees him as a friend. Although he is physically close to her, he feels distant because she won't reciprocate his feelings. He yearns for her to kiss him and promises that he won't let her go. But, he is aware that her heart is off-limits to him, which causes him pain. Billy sees being close to her as akin to heaven, but he can only do so much before it becomes unbearable.
Throughout the song, he urges her to put her lips close to his, and stay there. He doesn't want to be led halfway to paradise and left stranded. Billy is aware that he is only halfway to paradise because he can't have the person he loves. Although they are close, he still feels so far away. The song suggests that love is not always reciprocal, and unrequited love can be devastating. The lyrics express longing and a desire to be with someone but being unable to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to be your lover
I desire a romantic relationship with you
But your friend is all I've stayed
But I have only been able to maintain a friendship with you until now
I'm only halfway to paradise
I feel incomplete as I have not reached the epitome of happiness and bliss with you
So near, yet so far away
Even though we are close to each other, we are emotionally distant
I long for your lips to kiss my lips
I yearn to have a romantic physical intimacy with you
But just when I think they may
But my hopes are dashed when it seems like you might reciprocate my feelings
You lead me halfway to paradise
You give me hope that we might have a romantic relationship, but it feels incomplete
Bein' close to you is almost heaven (heaven)
Being near you makes me feel ecstatic and euphoric
But seein' you can do just so much
However, just being able to see you and be around you is not enough to fulfill my desires
It hurts me so to know your heart's a treasure (treasure)
It pains me to know that your heart is something of great value and that I cannot have it
And that my heart is forbidden to touch, so
And that my feelings for you cannot be reciprocated
Put your sweet lips close to my lips
I am requesting a physical intimacy with kisses
And tell me that's where they're gonna stay
And assure me that you want to have a romantic relationship with me
Don't lead me halfway to paradise
Please don't give me false hopes and incomplete feelings
so near, yet so far away
It hurts to be close yet unable to have a complete romantic relationship
Oh, uh, oh so near, yet so far away
I am lamenting our emotional distance even though we are physically close
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@janeleekeller
C H Stereo,
I am Not at all familiar with
'Billy Fury'.
If You happen to have the 1961
Tony Orlando version, I would Definitely appreciate That.
Thank You,
JaneLee - in Suburban Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA
11/2/21
@patdoyle3686
โโ@@janeleekeller've heard the Tony Orlando version it's very good he was great with group Dawn tie a yellow ribbon
Knock three times a favourite singer of mine yet Billy fury version of halfway to paradise is is loved by most as the
Greatest version even by the writers of the song Billy died at age 42' born in liverpool a huge hit before the Beatles
In 1960s eve the beatles auditioned to be his backing group instead he had took Tornados who had a no1 hit in usa
With instrumental song Telstar Billy has statue in Liverpool City put there buy his loyal fans he made three
Movies Play it cool with lots of singers like Bobby vee' "I've Gotta horse" "That'll be the day with Ringo Starr
Who he also was in school with in Liverpool Even though Billy wasn't big in USA he was like Elvis in Uk Ireland
Scotland Wales that's why even after forty years of passing his music lives on and Halfway To Paradise is known
as Billys special song it's even played at people's final song when they are laid to rest Billy Fury is a real Superstar
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@janeleekeller
@@patdoyle3686
I don't doubt you for a moment Pat .
It sounds as though it was America's loss that we didn't know Mr. Fury better ๐.
BTW, I haven't received a New Song from
Classic Hits Stereo for a Very Long Time now.
I have no idea why ๐ค.
I suspect I have all the songs he has to offer, and he's now recycling what he has ๐คทโโ๏ธ.
Have a Great Day Mr. Doyle ๐,
JaneLee ๐๏ธ
@paulcasini4759
Billy Fury The Very Best More than a match for Elvis or anyone else
@sandraoyns-wilson6098
This is what per perfection sounds like,vastly underated. Excellent in every way.
@kpzcbttp
Totally agree!
@sandraoyns-wilson6098
@@kpzcbttp He was wonderful,so underrated.
@margaretmcnamara1762
The 50s 60s 70s where the best years for popular music in pop and country and motown
@irenehutchison9908
One of the greatest singers Britain has produced
@paulcasini4759
More Than A Match For The Rest Including Elvis The Late Great Billy Fury Rest In Peace
@pearlwhitney4532
So sad a man so talented passed too young
@malcomjow7003
One of the greats never againโฆ
@christinerowlands539
I just love this song,his voice is so good โค