Run to Paradise
Choirboys Lyrics


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Baby, you were always gonna be the one
You only ever did it just for fun
But you run to paradise
Jenny, I'll meet you at the grocery store
You don't need a friend when you can score
You run to paradise

Johnny
We were always best of friends
Stick together and defend
But you run to paradise
And Mamma, now don't you worry 'bout me anymore
And I see you crying at the door
When I run to paradise

That's right, they had it all worked out
You were young and blonde and you could never do wrong
That's right, they were so surprised
You opened their eyes up
(Opened their eyes up)
Opened their eyes up

You don't want anyone (You don't, you don't, open your eyes up)
You don't want anyone (You don't, your no fool)
Don't tell me, this is paradise (Open your eyes up)
You don't want anyone (You don't, open your eyes up)
You don't want anyone (You don't, your no fool)
Don't tell me, this is paradise

Good times, why'd I let them slip away
Why'd I let them slip away
'Cause I lived in paradise
Run to paradise
Run to paradise
Run to paradise

Jesus say's it's gonna be alright
He's gonna pat my back so I can walk in the light
(That's right!)
You don't mind if I abuse myself
So I can hold my head up (Hold my head up)
Hold my head up

You don't want anyone (You don't, hold your head up)
You don't want anyone (You don't, your no fool)
Don't tell me, this is paradise (Open your eyes up)
You don't need anyone
You don't need anyone (You don't)
You'll tell me, this is paradise

You don't want anyone (You don't, hold your head up)
You don't want anyone (You don't, your no fool)
You'll tell me, this is paradise (Open your eyes up)
You don't need anyone




You don't want anyone, (You don't)
You'll tell me, this is paradise

Overall Meaning

"Run to Paradise" by Choirboys is a song about the pitfalls of hedonism and the pursuit of instant gratification. The singer of the song reflects on how he and his friends, once loyal to each other and to their ideals, have become obsessed with pleasure-seeking and material pursuits. Despite the warnings of his conscience and loved ones, he is unable to resist the lure of "paradise," which is really just a temporary escape from reality. The song can be seen as a cautionary tale about the dangers of excess, and the importance of staying grounded in one's values.


The opening verse of the song sets the scene for the story, with the lines "Baby, you were always gonna be the one / You only ever did it just for fun." These lyrics suggest that the singer and his friends were once carefree and uninhibited, but have since lost sight of what really matters. The chorus reinforces the idea that paradise is an illusion, with the repeated refrain "Run to paradise" serving as a kind of ironic commentary on the characters' misguided pursuit of pleasure. The second verse introduces new characters, including the singer's mother, who is worried about her son's welfare. Finally, the last verse introduces a note of redemption, with the singer turning to Jesus for solace and guidance.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, you were always gonna be the one
You were always the one who was going to live life to the fullest, consequences be damned.


You only ever did it just for fun
Your actions were never serious, but always for the sake of enjoyment.


But you run to paradise
You flee to a seemingly idyllic place in your search for happiness.


Jenny, I'll meet you at the grocery store
I'll meet you wherever you need to conduct business.


You don't need a friend when you can score
You don't need companionship when you can obtain what you desire through other means.


You run to paradise
You run away to a place where everything is perfect.


Johnny
A call to attention.


We were always best of friends
We were the closest of companions.


Stick together and defend
Support each other and protect ourselves from external forces.


But you run to paradise
But you continue to seek something more, something that we never agreed on.


And Mamma, now don't you worry 'bout me anymore
Mother, you no longer need to fret about my well-being.


And I see you crying at the door
I cannot help but notice your sorrow as I depart.


When I run to paradise
When I chase after a place where everything is perfect.


That's right, they had it all worked out
They thought they had life all figured out.


You were young and blonde and you could never do wrong
You were young and attractive, with no repercussions for your actions.


That's right, they were so surprised
They were astonished when they witnessed our pursuit of happiness.


You opened their eyes up
Our actions caused others to realize what they were missing.


You don't want anyone
You do not desire any companionship or support.


(You don't, you don't, open your eyes up)
You are closed off to the outside world, unable to see the bigger picture.


(You don't, your no fool)
You are not ignorant, you understand what is happening around you.


Don't tell me, this is paradise
You resent being told that the idyllic place you seek is perfect, when in reality it is not.


(Open your eyes up)
Be aware of what is truly going on around you.


Good times, why'd I let them slip away
I regret letting the good times end.


Cause I lived in paradise
Because I lived in a place where everything was perfect.


Run to paradise
Keep running towards a place where everything is perfect.


Jesus say's it's gonna be alright
Faith in Christianity assures you that everything will work out.


He's gonna pat my back so I can walk in the light
Religious encouragement will guide me towards a better path.


(That's right!)
An affirmation of this belief.


You don't mind if I abuse myself
You do not care if I harm myself in order to feel better.


So I can hold my head up (Hold my head up)
So I can maintain a sense of pride and self-esteem.


You don't need anyone
You do not require any companionship or support.


(You don't, hold your head up)
You can maintain a sense of dignity on your own.


(You don't, your no fool)
You are smart enough to know how to navigate life on your terms.


Don't tell me, this is paradise
You reject the notion that the place you seek is truly perfect.


You don't need anyone
You do not require any companionship or support.


You don't want anyone, (You don't)
You do not desire anyone else in your life.


You'll tell me, this is paradise
You will insist that the place you seek is perfect, even if it is not.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY LTD
Written by: Bradley Charles Carr, Mark Dixon Gable

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Comments from YouTube:

@PerfectSense77

A truly brilliant song stands the test of time and never, ever goes out of style, just like this.

@brendonp4630

Friggin' hell the 80's down under were awesome.

@addytrolla2535

I grew up in Australia in the early 80's. Too young to understand what an epic time it was.

@craigpollard9128

the best pub music scene every weekend great pub music

@gavingodfreyYT

One of the best Australian songs ever

@NocashhereRobbo

It's about heroin.

@ZapperRS

@@NocashhereRobbo pretty sure everyone knows this song is about drugs

@NocashhereRobbo

@ZapperRSย  do you speak for everyone? I am certain that not everyone has the knowledge that this song is about heroin.

@joethi4981

Aussie music is the best.

@Trynmliminatm

The track belies a heart breaking tale for the folks that lived this life, the life that Johnny chose. Some of us made it through.
Some didn't... RiP.
Some found Jesus through it all.
Jesus saves us people .

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