Paradise Tonight
Charly McClain Lyrics


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Honestly, I can't believe the magic you do
Never seen anything as lovely as you
I was so afraid, I was so alone an' blue
I took you in my arms, now I'm goin' home with you

I'm gonna wake up in your arms tomorrow
You're gonna make it the night of my life
I'm gonna wake up in your arms tomorrow
Thank you for takin' me to paradise tonight

I was so afraid, I was so alone an' blue
An' I took you in my arms, now I'm goin' home with you

I'm gonna wake up in your arms tomorrow
You're gonna make it the night of my life
I'm gonna wake up in your arms tomorrow
Thank you for takin' me to paradise tonight

Ooh, so this is paradise
Ooh, so this is paradise
Paradise all night

I'm gonna wake up in your arms tomorrow
You're gonna make it the night of my life
I'm gonna wake up in your arms tomorrow
Thank you for takin' me to paradise tonight

Ooh, so this is paradise
Ooh, so this is paradise
Paradise all night

I'm gonna wake up in your arms tomorrow
You're gonna make it the night of my life




I'm gonna wake up in your arms tomorrow
Thank you for takin' me to paradise tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Charly McClain & Mickey Gilley's song "Paradise Tonight" are about a woman who has found the love of her life in the man she's singing to. She is overwhelmed by the magic he brings to her life, and she has never seen anything as lovely as he is. She was previously lonely and afraid, but when she took him into her arms, she felt like she was going home with him. He has taken her to paradise tonight, and she is grateful for the experience. She can't wait to wake up in his arms tomorrow and make it the night of her life.


The song captures the joy of finding true love after a period of loneliness and longing. The lyrics describe the feeling of finally finding someone who understands and complements you in all the right ways. The singer expresses gratitude and excitement for the newfound love, and the chorus emphasizes their mutual happiness and contentment. The repeated use of the word "paradise" suggests that their love is transcendent and they have found a new state of being together.


As for interesting facts, "Paradise Tonight" was released in 1983 as a single from Charly McClain's album "Women Get Lonely". The song reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, making it McClain's sixth number 1 hit. The song was written by John Durrill and Snuff Garrett, who also produced it. Mickey Gilley, who provided the male vocals on the track, was a successful country singer in his own right and had his own number 1 hits.


Line by Line Meaning

Honestly, I can't believe the magic you do
I am amazed by the wonderful things you do.


Never seen anything as lovely as you
I have never seen someone as beautiful as you.


I was so afraid, I was so alone an' blue
I was frightened, lonely, and sad.


I took you in my arms, now I'm goin' home with you
Now that I am with you, I feel safe and happy.


I'm gonna wake up in your arms tomorrow
I am looking forward to waking up next to you.


You're gonna make it the night of my life
Being with you tonight will be the best night of my life.


Thank you for takin' me to paradise tonight
I am grateful to be with you and feel like I am in paradise.


Ooh, so this is paradise
I am experiencing true bliss and happiness with you.


Paradise all night
I will be in paradise with you all night long.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bill Kenner, Mark Wright

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