Heaven And Paradise
Don Julian & The Meadowlarks Lyrics
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The devil is never a maker
The less that you give, you're a taker
So it's on and on and on, it's heaven and hell
Oh well
The lover of life's not a sinner
The ending is just a beginner
The closer you get to the meaning
So it's on and on and on, oh it's on and on and on
It goes on and on and on, Heaven and Hell
I can tell
Fool, fool
Oh uh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Well if it seems to be real, it's illusion
For every moment of truth, there's confusion in life
Love can be seen as the answer, but nobody bleeds for the dancer
And it's on and on, on and on and on and on and on and on and on
They say that life's a carousel
Spinning fast, you've got to ride it well
The world is full of kings and queens
Who blind your eyes and steal your dreams
It's heaven and hell, oh well
And they'll tell you black is really white
The moon is just the sun at night
And when you walk in golden halls
You get to keep the gold that falls
It's heaven and hell, oh no
Fool, fool
You've got to bleed for the dancer
Fool, fool
Look for the answer
Fool, fool, fool
Do me a wrong, you're a bringer of evil
The devil is never a maker
The song "Heaven and Paradise" by Don Julian & The Meadowlarks is a compelling commentary on the duality of life. The lyrics proclaim that doing wrong is evil and the devil is never creative but only destructive. If someone gives less, they become a taker. Life is an endless cycle of heaven and hell, and everyone is a fool to believe otherwise. The lover of life is not a sinner, but instead, the end is just the beginning of a new cycle. As we get closer to the meaning of life, we will realize that it is all a dream. Love may seem like the answer, yet no one bleeds for the dancer.
The song emphasizes that life is a carousel that spins fast, and one needs to ride it well. Kings and queens dominate the world, they blind your eyes, and they steal your dreams. They say that black is white, and the moon is the sun at night. Nevertheless, when you walk in golden halls, you can keep any gold that falls. In the end, life is a journey of heaven and hell, and we must find our purpose and answers for ourselves.
Interesting facts about "Heaven and Paradise" by Don Julian & The Meadowlarks include that the song features a catchy doo-wop melody that is easy to dance to, and it has been sampled by various artists, including Childish Gambino. The song showcases Don Julian's unique singing style and background with jazz music. Additionally, the lyrics of the song were recognized as a commentary on the duality of life and have been analyzed for their interpretations. The song appeared on the soundtrack of the film Jackie Brown, directed by Quentin Tarantino, and in the HBO series The Deuce. The song was originally released in 1954 by The Platters as "Heaven on Earth".
Chords (not known): The song follows a doo-wop melody, which includes unique harmonies and chord progressions that are typical of the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Do me a wrong, you're a bringer of evil
If you do something wrong to me, you're bringing evil into my life.
The devil is never a maker
The devil does not create things.
The less that you give, you're a taker
If you give less, you are taking more.
So it's on and on and on, it's heaven and hell
Life keeps going, and it seems like it's either heaven or hell.
Oh well
Well, that's life.
The lover of life's not a sinner
Someone who loves life is not a bad person.
The ending is just a beginner
When something ends, it's just the beginning of something else.
The closer you get to the meaning
The more you understand something,
The sooner you'll know that you're dreaming
The faster you will realize that what you think is real is just a dream.
So it's on and on and on, oh it's on and on and on
Life continues endlessly.
It goes on and on and on, Heaven and Hell
Life continues, and it can seem like either heaven or hell.
I can tell
I can see it.
Fool, fool
Silly person.
Oh uh
I am unsure.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I agree.
Well if it seems to be real, it's illusion
If something appears to be real, it might not be.
For every moment of truth, there's confusion in life
For every truth, there is confusion.
Love can be seen as the answer, but nobody bleeds for the dancer
Love might seem like the answer, but it can also hurt someone.
And it's on and on, on and on and on and on and on and on and on
Life goes on endlessly.
They say that life's a carousel
Some people say that life is like a carousel.
Spinning fast, you've got to ride it well
Life goes quickly, so you have to do well.
The world is full of kings and queens
There are many powerful people in the world.
Who blind your eyes and steal your dreams
These people deceive you and take your dreams away.
It's heaven and hell, oh well
Life can feel like heaven or hell.
And they'll tell you black is really white
People will try to convince you of things that are not true.
The moon is just the sun at night
The moon is just a reflection of the sun at night.
And when you walk in golden halls
When you are in a luxurious place.
You get to keep the gold that falls
You get to keep the riches that come your way.
It's heaven and hell, oh no
Life can feel like heaven or hell, and sometimes it's not a good thing.
You've got to bleed for the dancer
You have to sacrifice for someone or something you love.
Look for the answer
Try to find the solution.
Fool, fool, fool
Silly, silly, silly person.
Contributed by Owen O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@barbarabranch1934
I'm 83 yrs old and this was one of my very favorites and still is. Soooo many great memories.
@barbaramancini5294
Absolute favorite for so many oldie fans.
@robertreagan6267
The white guy is my father he now lives in New Mexico and just turned 80 years old. He used to tell us kids how fun it was "back in the day"Many fond memories.
@engine-5419
Congratulations! Many thanks for all this good music, little youth people still dancing on it!! Jé, 44 years old, from France!
@usmc1917916
Very cool..... God Bless
@TheeMattPowell
Robert, I am writing an article about the vocal groups in Los Angeles in the 1950s. Would it be possible to interview your dad?
@billysmith3018
Matt - I'd be interested in reading what you have if finished.
@garydavid8962
Although it's been two years since you posted your comment about your father (of which I am grateful), I can't help but be curious about how your dad felt to be part of one of the few interracial groups to achieve some degree of fame during the doo-wop era. Whether younger aficionados realize it or not, groups featuring black and white personnel during those pre-civil rights days were not the common thing. In fact, being the sole "white guy" in a mostly black group was quite rare (the Del Vikings is the only other group that I can think of with a similar lineup). You have every reason to be proud of your father for his willingness to overlook the negative vibes he may have received for being part of a "colored group" for the sake of the beautiful sound they produced. This song is one of the most-played doo wop classics in the music firmament. So glad to hear from you.
@frannienarvaez7591
Such a beautiful romantic. This was music at its very best❤️🌹
@aliciaaguilar2277
I went to school with the Meadowlarks and was in Acapella Choir with them. We performed in varies singing contest and always won , thanks to Don Julian & the Meadowlarks. I remember when he wrote the song Heaven in Paradise and they would sing it in the bus that was taking us to perform outside of our school. He was loved by everyone. Not just because of his talent, but because he was so nice, pleasant, well mannered & loving to everyone