The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and is known for international hits including "Daddy Cool", "Ma Baker", "Belfast", "Sunny", "Rasputin", "Mary's Boy Child / Oh My Lord" and "Rivers of Babylon".
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boney_M.
Studio albums
Take the Heat off Me (1976)
Love for Sale (1977)
Nightflight to Venus (1978)
Oceans of Fantasy (1979)
Boonoonoonoos (1981)
Christmas Album (1981)
Ten Thousand Lightyears (1984)
Eye Dance (1985)
Children of Paradise
Boney M. Lyrics
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When the lord created us
All his work was through
Then the children of paradise
Did the only thing they really shouldn't do.
Children of paradise
Full of innocence in our eyes
And without a care.
We are children of paradise
We knew of no crime
Until one of the meanest lies
Has changed our time.
It was long ago
In the early morning glow
When it all began with Adam and Eve.
They were young and free
And for all eternity
They were meant to feel
No trouble no grief.
Children of paradise
We're the children of paradise
In search of the light
That was put in paradise
And started the night.
It was long ago
We are children of paradise
We are the children of paradise
Who didn't obey
When we followed the wrong advise
We wandered astray.
We are the children of paradise
In search of the light
It was long ago
Boney M's "Children Of Paradise" is a song that conveys messages of regret and the fall of mankind from paradise. The lyrics start with acknowledging that we are children of paradise, and it was the lord who created us. The reference to the creation ties the song to religious themes while talking about the initial pure state of mankind. The lyrics then take a stark turn and claim that the children of paradise did the only thing they looked avoid - commit a crime. The reference to Adam and Eve in the following line highlights the biblical narrative of the fall of man from paradise. The song uses the religious story to suggest that humankind's innocence was marred by a single act of disobedience.
Then the lyrics go on to create a parallel between our past and present, suggesting that the fall happened long ago in the early morning glow, but the search for light continues, and we are still wandering to find it. The "light" could be a reference to the return to paradise or the state of innocence that humankind lost. The song then ends on a reflective note, with the titular line evoking the idea that we are still the children of paradise, but we didn't obey and are wandering astray.
"Children Of Paradise" is a song with layered meanings that employs religious and philosophical themes to convey the idea that the fall of mankind was a result of a single mistake. It also suggests that the search for redemption and a return to an ideal state is an ongoing process.
Line by Line Meaning
We are children of paradise.
We were created by God and originally made to live in paradise.
When the lord created us
God created us and all his work of creation was done.
All his work was through
God had completed all of his work of creation.
Then the children of paradise
After being created by God, we lived in paradise.
Did the only thing they really shouldn't do.
We committed the original sin by eating the forbidden fruit from the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden.
We started out there
We began our existence in paradise.
Full of innocence in our eyes
We were pure and innocent when we were first created.
And without a care.
We didn't have any worries or problems to be concerned about.
We knew of no crime
We didn't have any knowledge or experience with sin or wrongdoing.
Until one of the meanest lies
The serpent convinced Eve to eat from the forbidden fruit, which led to the fall of mankind.
Has changed our time.
This event of committing the original sin changed the course of history for all mankind.
In the early morning glow
This is a description of the peaceful time before the fall of mankind.
When it all began with Adam and Eve.
The story of the fall of mankind began with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
They were young and free
Adam and Eve were fresh and without any sins.
And for all eternity
They were meant to be in this state of innocence forever.
They were meant to feel
They were meant to experience life without any pain or suffering.
No trouble no grief.
They were not meant to suffer any kind of trouble or grief.
We're the children of paradise
We are the descendants of Adam and Eve and were originally created to live in paradise.
In search of the light
We are always seeking a path to redemption and salvation.
That was put in paradise
The light of God and all its power was originally present in paradise.
And started the night.
The fall of mankind caused a separation between humanity and God, leading to a state of darkness and sin.
We are the children of paradise
We are still connected to our original state of creation in paradise.
Who didn't obey
We have inherited the sin of our ancestors by not obeying God's laws.
When we followed the wrong advise
We are often led astray by temptations and give in to sin.
We wandered astray.
As a result of sin, we have strayed from the path of righteousness and are in need of God's mercy and forgiveness.
It was long ago
The story of Adam and Eve and the fall of mankind happened a long time ago.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANK FARIAN, FRED JAY, GEORGE REYAM
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We are children of paradise
When the Lord created us
All his work was through
Then the children of paradise
Did the only thing they really shouldn't do
Children of paradise
We started out there
Full of innocence in our eyes
And without a care
We are children of paradise
We knew of no crime
Until one of the meanest lies
Has changed our time
It was long ago
In the early morning glow
When it all began with Adam and Eve
They were young and free
And for all eternity
They were meant to feel
No trouble no grief
Children of paradise
We're the children of paradise
In search of the light
That was put in paradise
And started the night
It was long ago
We are children of paradise
We are the children of paradise
Who didn't obey
When we followed the wrong advise
We wandered astray
We are the children of paradise
In search of the light
It was long ago
@YG-60
ليلي طويل
ليلي طويل ما عندو نهاية
وشمعي قليل ولا ونيس معايا
ودمعي يسيل من شوقي وهوايا
وقلبي عليل فين نجبر دوايا
احبابي غياب وأنا مع المكتاب
نقاسي العذاب
احبابي غياب وأنا مع المكتاب
نقاسي العذاب
ليلي طويل ما عندو نهاية
وشمعي قليل ولا ونيس معايا
ودمعي يسيل من شوقي وهوايا
وقلبي عليل فين نجبر دوايا
ليلي طويل ما عندو نهاية
وشمعي قليل ولا ونيس معايا
احبابي غياب وأنا مع المكتاب
نقاسي العذاب
احبابي غياب وأنا مع المكتاب
نقاسي العذاب
لا لا لا لا لا لا لا لا لا لا
ليلي طويل ما عندو نهاية
وشمعي قليل ولا ونيس معايا
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❤
@Marvarid_0210
Мне 63 год, и я слушаю и восхищаюсь этим. Вот голос, песня и музыка. И они сами тоже привлекательные, симпатичные. Вот слущаю их и кайфую. Жаль, что танцора не стало. I love you, Boneu M
@Cretu68
Мне 55, я до сих пор не могу определиться, какая песня у них самая лучшая. Слушаю одну и думаю - вот эта самая лучшая. Потом слушаю другую - нет, вот эта самая лучшая. 😅
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Aunque este pillo no canta pero baila y divierte es mí grupo preferido ,son inmortales con su buena música .
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Al final se demostró... que el cantaba y todas las canciones las cantaba el!!
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Suena muy bien, chévere y energética la canción del pop. Ojalá transmitiera la estación de la radio, fiesta y discoteca, que disfrutara bailando con más emoción 🎼👭💿🇻🇪
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😅
@DavidFranklinn
Espetáculo total.