One Shot Away From Paradise
Golden Earring Lyrics
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Please let me talk to you
But you don't let me in
I wanna hold you
But I don't know where to begin
One shot away from paradise
I'll be there to open your eyes
You're hidin', hidin' in your head
You're zoning away, got nothing to say
You're hiding, you lock yourself away
Day after day
But don't you know I'm with you
It's hard to be with you
Lemme tell ya
One shot away from paradise
I'll be there to open your eyes
You're smilin', baby you're smilin'
That's when I know you're coming home
That's when I feel I'm not alone
No no
You're crying, sometimes you're crying
That's when I know we're still alive
That's when I feel we will survive
'Cause baby don't you know that
I'll be there to open your eyes
I'll be there when you open your eyes
We're just one shot away from paradise
I'll be waiting with my arms open wide
The lyrics to "One Shot Away From Paradise" by Golden Earring portray the singer's desperation to connect with someone who is closed off and emotionally distant. The singer expresses a desire to talk and hold this person, but feels shut out and unsure of how to reach them. The repeated refrain of "One shot away from paradise" suggests that there is a chance for a beautiful, fulfilling relationship if only this person would let their guard down and open up. The singer's persistence and promise to be there for this person when they finally do open their eyes and let their emotions flow is palpable throughout the song.
The lyrics speak to the universal experience of wanting to connect with someone on a deeper level, but feeling blocked by circumstances or emotional barriers. The use of the phrase "one shot away from paradise" suggests a sense of urgency, as if the opportunity for connection could be lost irretrievably if not acted upon soon. The line "you're hiding, you lock yourself away/day after day" paints a picture of someone who is stuck in a pattern of emotional avoidance and isolation.
Overall, the lyrics to "One Shot Away From Paradise" convey a heartfelt message about the importance of vulnerability and emotional connection in relationships. The singer's earnest desire to reach this person and bring them out of their emotional hiding place is both poignant and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna talk to you,
I want to communicate with you,
Please let me talk to you
I'm asking for your permission to communicate with you,
But you don't let me in
Unfortunately, you're not allowing me to do so,
I wanna hold you
I want to have physical contact with you,
But I don't know where to begin
However, I'm unsure how to initiate such contact,
One shot away from paradise
We only need to do one thing correctly to achieve happiness,
I'll be there to open your eyes
I'm willing to help you realize this and assist you along the way,
You're hidin', hidin' in your head
You're being elusive, constantly retreating to your thoughts,
Layin' on your bed
You are lying down, either resting or feeling depressed,
You're zoning away, got nothing to say
You're disconnected, lost in thought or contemplation and unable to communicate,
You're hiding, you lock yourself away
You're shielding yourself from the world and emotions,
Day after day
This is a frequent occurrence for you,
But don't you know I'm with you
Despite that, you're not alone, I'm here for you,
It's hard to be with you
But, it's difficult to support you when you're unresponsive and disconnected,
Lemme tell ya
I need to let you know,
You're smilin', baby you're smilin'
When you smile, it's a clear indication that you're getting better, feeling happy,
That's when I know you're coming home
This is the moment I look forward to, when you'll return and be present with me,
That's when I feel I'm not alone
This is when I feel that you're truly with me,
You're crying, sometimes you're crying
But, there are times when you're upset or in distress,
That's when I know we're still alive
This highlights that feelings like sadness and despair are indicative of being human and alive,
That's when I feel we will survive
But despite them, we can survive and get through together,
'Cause baby don't you know that
Because, you should know,
I'll be there to open your eyes
I'm here to help you see clearly,
I'll be there when you open your eyes
I'll be there for you when you're ready to see,
We're just one shot away from paradise
We can achieve happiness by doing one thing right,
I'll be waiting with my arms open wide
I'll be here, ready to support you and embrace you,
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Nickysan1980
Just came back from a acoustic concert of the Golden Earring. There still great and for Cesar Zuiderwijk many thumbs up. What a great drummer, you don't find many drummers that put so much emotion into the solo's.
Raymonde Sherman
What a great band !!!!
Nickysan1980
Just came back from a acoustic concert of the Golden Earring. There still great and for Cesar Zuiderwijk many thumbs up. What a great drummer, you don't find drummers that put so much emotion into the solo's.
thericker41
awesome song by Earring!...one of my favs!
ARCHAIC SYMBOLISM
A very personal song for me. #OneLove Unless you open your heart, you'll never see how precious you are.
cosmicdrifter287
now i`m in heaven.
Muziektijd
ooohhh lordy i love it
Raymonde Sherman
When the bullet hits the bone. Sound familiar?
Raymonde Sherman
Where can I get this song??????????
Hijwe In The World
did you know this is band is dutch?