Halfway To Paradise
Fury Billy Lyrics
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But your friend is all I've stayed
I'm only halfway to paradise
So near, yet so far away
I long for your lips to kiss my lips
But just when I think they may
You lead me halfway to paradise
Bein' close to you is almost heaven (heaven)
But seein' you can do just so much
It hurts me so to know your heart's a treasure (treasure)
And that my heart is forbidden to touch, so
Put your sweet lips close to my lips
And tell me that's where they're gonna stay
Don't lead me halfway to paradise
so near, yet so far away
Oh, uh, oh so near, yet so far away
Mmm so near, yet so far away
The lyrics of Fury Billy's song "Halfway To Paradise" are a poignant portrayal of longing and unrequited love. The song begins with the singer expressing his desire to be the lover of the person he is singing to, but he has remained nothing more than a friend to her. He feels like he is just halfway to paradise, so close to the love he so desperately craves, yet so far away from achieving it.
The second verse reveals that the singer longs for the person's lips on his but is never quite able to attain that physical intimacy. Despite being close to her, the singer feels the pain of knowing he can only ever be just a friend, never able to touch her heart. The chorus is a repetition of this theme of being so close to paradise, yet always coming up short, both emotionally and physically.
The song ends on the same poignant note with the singer begging the person to not lead him halfway to paradise anymore. The words "so near, yet so far away" take on a more devastating meaning each time they are repeated, as we feel the singer's pain and frustration at being unable to achieve the love he so craves.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to be your lover
I desire to become your romantic partner
But your friend is all I've stayed
However, I have remained only as your friend
I'm only halfway to paradise
I am only partially fulfilled in my happiness
So near, yet so far away
Even though I am close to you, I still feel distant from true happiness
I long for your lips to kiss my lips
I yearn for a romantic kiss from you
But just when I think they may
But my hopes are often raised and then dashed
You lead me halfway to paradise
You bring me close to true happiness, but not all the way
So near, yet so far away, mmm
I remain stuck in a state of partial fulfillment, despite being close to happiness
Being close to you is almost heaven (heaven)
Being in your presence is incredibly fulfilling and enjoyable
But seeing you can do just so much
However, simply seeing you is not enough to bring me complete happiness
It hurts me so to know your heart's a treasure (treasure)
It pains me to know how valuable your heart is to me
And that my heart is forbidden to touch, so
And yet, I am not allowed to pursue a romantic relationship with you
Put your sweet lips close to my lips
I ask you to bring your lips close to mine
And tell me that's where they're gonna stay
And promise me they will not leave
Don't lead me halfway to paradise
Do not just bring me partially to happiness
So near, yet so far away
I yearn to be completely happy with you, yet it still seems unattainable
Oh, uh, oh so near, yet so far away
I remain in this state of partial fulfillment even though I am very close to happiness
Mmm so near, yet so far away
My desire to be completely happy with you remains unfulfilled
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@janeleekeller
C H Stereo,
I am Not at all familiar with
'Billy Fury'.
If You happen to have the 1961
Tony Orlando version, I would Definitely appreciate That.
Thank You,
JaneLee - in Suburban Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA
11/2/21
@patdoyle3686
โโ@@janeleekeller've heard the Tony Orlando version it's very good he was great with group Dawn tie a yellow ribbon
Knock three times a favourite singer of mine yet Billy fury version of halfway to paradise is is loved by most as the
Greatest version even by the writers of the song Billy died at age 42' born in liverpool a huge hit before the Beatles
In 1960s eve the beatles auditioned to be his backing group instead he had took Tornados who had a no1 hit in usa
With instrumental song Telstar Billy has statue in Liverpool City put there buy his loyal fans he made three
Movies Play it cool with lots of singers like Bobby vee' "I've Gotta horse" "That'll be the day with Ringo Starr
Who he also was in school with in Liverpool Even though Billy wasn't big in USA he was like Elvis in Uk Ireland
Scotland Wales that's why even after forty years of passing his music lives on and Halfway To Paradise is known
as Billys special song it's even played at people's final song when they are laid to rest Billy Fury is a real Superstar
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@janeleekeller
@@patdoyle3686
I don't doubt you for a moment Pat .
It sounds as though it was America's loss that we didn't know Mr. Fury better ๐.
BTW, I haven't received a New Song from
Classic Hits Stereo for a Very Long Time now.
I have no idea why ๐ค.
I suspect I have all the songs he has to offer, and he's now recycling what he has ๐คทโโ๏ธ.
Have a Great Day Mr. Doyle ๐,
JaneLee ๐๏ธ
@paulcasini4759
Billy Fury The Very Best More than a match for Elvis or anyone else
@sandraoyns-wilson6098
This is what per perfection sounds like,vastly underated. Excellent in every way.
@kpzcbttp
Totally agree!
@sandraoyns-wilson6098
@@kpzcbttp He was wonderful,so underrated.
@margaretmcnamara1762
The 50s 60s 70s where the best years for popular music in pop and country and motown
@irenehutchison9908
One of the greatest singers Britain has produced
@paulcasini4759
More Than A Match For The Rest Including Elvis The Late Great Billy Fury Rest In Peace
@pearlwhitney4532
So sad a man so talented passed too young
@malcomjow7003
One of the greats never againโฆ
@christinerowlands539
I just love this song,his voice is so good โค