Paradise & Dreams
Darren Styles Lyrics


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The rain falls down but the sun still shines
And as you smile you start to cry
So I wipe the tears from your eyes

I painted pictures in my mind
Of a paradise I long to find
But will it make anything alright
If I'm not wrong then I must be right
Just as day must follow night
I climbed a mountain to your heart
I longed to hold you from the start

The rain falls down but the sun still shines
As you smile you start to cry
So I wipe the teardrops from your eyes

If I'm not wrong then I must be right
Just as day must follow night
I climbed a mountain to your heart
I longed to hold you from the start

The rain falls down but the sun still shines
As you smile you start to cry
So I wipe the teardrops from your eyes

I see the blue skies turn to grey
Just hope our lives don't do the same
And we shine on through those cloudy days

We hold a future deep inside
To live the dreams lost in our minds
But will it make anything alright

Alright (3x)

If I'm not wrong then I must be right
Just as day must follow night
I climbed a mountain to your heart
I longed to hold you from the start

The rain falls down but the sun still shines
As you smile you start to cry
So I wipe the teardrops from your eyes

If I'm not wrong then I must be right
Just as day must follow night
I climbed a mountain to your heart
I longed to hold you from the start

The rain falls down but the sun still shines




As you smile you start to cry
So I wipe the teardrops from your eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Darren Styles's song "Paradise & Dreams" speak to the paradoxical nature of life, highlighting the coexistence of joy and sadness. The rain falls down, but the sun still shines; as the singer's love interest smiles, she also cries. The singer wipes the tears from her eyes, suggesting a deep care and affection for this person.


The singer then reflects on his own idealized visions of a "paradise" and wonders if finding that place will really "make anything alright." He recognizes that sometimes things are just how they are, following the natural order of things, like "day must follow night," and so he continues to climb toward his love interest's heart, longing to hold her from the start.


Despite the inevitability of darker days, the singer holds onto hope that he and his love will "shine on through those cloudy days." He sees a future for them, filled with the dreams they have lost in their minds, and wonders if living those dreams will really make everything "alright." Perhaps it is the attempt to live these dreams, the journey and the hope itself, that mitigates the inevitable sadness of life.


Line by Line Meaning

The rain falls down but the sun still shines
Despite the rain that falls, the sun still shines bright, conveying an optimistic view of life that even when things are tough, there is always a ray of hope.


And as you smile you start to cry
The juxtaposition of a smile and tears signifies emotional turmoil and inner conflicts as one may appear happy on the outside but broken inside.


So I wipe the tears from your eyes
Offering a helping hand and support in hard times and striving to alleviate the pain of others.


I painted pictures in my mind
Creating and envisioning a beautiful world that one longs to explore and manifest in reality.


Of a paradise I long to find
Desiring to discover a utopian place, whether it is figurative or literal, that can offer a sense of joy and contentment.


But will it make anything alright
Questioning whether material possessions or an ideal setting can solve deeper problems or fill voids that exist within oneself.


If I'm not wrong then I must be right
Indicating certainty and confidence in one's beliefs and actions that leaves no room for doubt or hesitation.


Just as day must follow night
Drawing a parallel between the natural order of things that constantly evolve and change, highlighting the idea that life is a continuous cycle.


I climbed a mountain to your heart
Revealing the effort and determination one puts into connecting with someone they care about.


I longed to hold you from the start
Expressing deep affection and yearning to be with someone from the beginning of their relationship.


I see the blue skies turn to grey
Acknowledging the inevitable changes in life, where even the most vibrant things may fade and lose their luster.


Just hope our lives don't do the same
Aspiring to maintain vitality and hopefulness in life despite circumstances that challenge us to lose faith or motivation.


And we shine on through those cloudy days
Inspiring perseverance and resilience to endure tough times and keep going, striving to obtain clarity and happiness even when things seem bleak.


We hold a future deep inside
Realizing that a promising and fulfilling future lies within us if we have the courage to pursue it and shape it according to our dreams and aspirations.


To live the dreams lost in our minds
Encouraging individuals to unleash their creativity and imagination to explore new possibilities and chase their wildest aspirations.


Alright (3x)
Affirming that everything is alright and that we should embrace positivity and optimism.




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@MsBkstar

BODYATTACK 62....will love teaching it always....thank you Bevan for the inspiration!!!

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Perfect summer tune, every year <3

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@mjkcross

absolutely wicked tune, where are all the true hardcore ravers!! Darren styles true legend!! many more raves to come and ill still be getting this played everytime!! :)

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