Another Day in Paradise
Copeland Lyrics


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She calls out to the man on the street, "Sir, can you help me?
It's cold and I've nowhere to sleep. Is there somewhere you can tell me?"
He walks on, doesn't look back, he pretends he can't hear her.
He starts to whistle as he crosses the street, seems embarrassed to be there.

Oh, think twice, it's just another day for you and me in paradise.
Oh, think twice, it's just another day for you, you and me in paradise.
She calls out to the man on the street, he can tell she's been crying.
She's got blisters on the soles of her feet, she can't walk, but she's trying. (trying)

Oh, think twice, it's just another day for you and me in paradise.
Oh, (oh) think twice, (oh) it's just another day for you, you and me in paradise.

Oh Lord, is there nothing more anyone can do?
Oh oh Lord, there must be something you can say

You can tell from the lines on her face, you can see that she's been there.
Probably been moved on from everyplace, cause she didn't fit in there.

Oh, think twice, it's just another day for you and me in paradise.
Oh, (oh) think twice, (oh) it's just another day for you, you and me in paradise.
Just think about it, oh





It's just another day for you and me in paradise
It's just another day for you and me oh

Overall Meaning

In Copeland's song Another Day in Paradise, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a homeless woman who is reaching out to people on the street for help. The woman is desperate for a place to sleep and when she reaches out to the first man she sees, he ignores her and walks away, pretending not to hear her. The lyrics also describe the woman's physical state, including blisters on her feet from walking for so long.


The chorus of the song encourages the listener to "think twice" about their own life and the privileged position they are in compared to someone like the homeless woman. The song acknowledges that while it may be just another normal day for someone living in comfort, for someone who is struggling to find basic necessities like a place to sleep, every day is a struggle.


The bridge of the song questions whether there is anything else that can be done to help someone like the homeless woman, and begs for some kind of intervention or solution to the problem.


Overall, Another Day in Paradise is a thought-provoking and sobering reminder of the plight of those living on the streets, and the stark contrast between the privileged lives of many and the daily struggles that others must endure just to survive.


Line by Line Meaning

She calls out to the man on the street, "Sir, can you help me?
A homeless woman asks a passerby for assistance.


It's cold and I've nowhere to sleep. Is there somewhere you can tell me?"
The homeless woman explains her dire need for shelter.


He walks on, doesn't look back, he pretends he can't hear her.
The man coldly ignores the homeless woman's plea for help.


He starts to whistle as he crosses the street, seems embarrassed to be there.
The man shows signs of discomfort and embarrassment due to encountering the homeless woman.


Oh, think twice, it's just another day for you and me in paradise.
The song urges listeners to reflect and recognize the privileges they have in life.


She calls out to the man on the street, he can tell she's been crying.
The homeless woman's emotional distress is evident from her appearance.


She's got blisters on the soles of her feet, she can't walk, but she's trying. (trying)
The woman is physically struggling due to being homeless and walking constantly.


Oh Lord, is there nothing more anyone can do?
The situation is so dire that it elicits a plea to a higher power for an answer.


Oh oh Lord, there must be something you can say
The plea to a higher power continues with the hope for a response.


You can tell from the lines on her face, you can see that she's been there.
The hardships of homelessness are visible on the woman's face.


Probably been moved on from everyplace, cause she didn't fit in there.
The woman's homelessness may be due to not fitting in with society's norms and expectations.


It's just another day for you and me in paradise
The contrast between the homeless woman's struggle and many people's everyday privileges is highlighted.


It's just another day for you and me oh
The repetition emphasizes the need for gratitude and reflection on our privileges.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Phil Collins

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Alex A

This cover has a special place in my life as I listened to it about a thousand times when I was a moody teenager. Great memories

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Simon T

Same here! Great memories

Cora Line

Same dude. Copeland helped me through a lot of stuff. Thank you Copeland <3

Cthulhu Chaos

Why is this cover album not on Spotify! Unacceptable! One of the better cover albums from the early 2000s era.

gatomico

put this song on spotify !

Lance The Film Guy

I agree 💯

He Medeiros

I rlly love this guys! 09.16, Brazil...Im still loving Copeland! Since 2009. Memories...

stephandthenews

Love this cover. Copeland is awesome!

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