Stranger In Paradise
Jack Starr's Burning Starr Lyrics
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All alone in the night
Walking through empty streets
Ms mind still takes me back
To a place long ago
To a time in my life
That I just can't let go
Are you ready to die
If you pray for heaven
Are you ready for hell
Sometimes it's hard to tell
When you finally arrive
Will you be there in time
I'm just another
Stranger in paradise
On a dark and lonely day
Stranger in paradise
I'm trying to find my way
I'm a stranger in paradise
I can't find my way back
Stranger in paradise
When the wolf's at your door
And he's hungry for more
There no chance to escape
Cause you can't change your fate
When your time finally comes
Will you still try to run
Never touching the sun
I'm just another
Stranger in paradise
On a dark and lonely day
Stranger in paradise
I'm trying to find my way
I'm a stranger in paradise
I can't find my way back
Stranger in paradise
The lyrics of Jack Starr's Burning Starr's song "Stranger in Paradise" talk about an individual in search of belonging. The song describes the singer's feelings of loneliness, which are exacerbated by his memories of a lost time that he cannot seem to let go of. As the song progresses, the lyrics take on a more existential tone, delving into deeper questions about life and death. The singer questions whether wishing for something is enough to make it a reality, and whether the actions taken in attempting to realize one's desires will ultimately lead to salvation or damnation.
The tension between the lyrics depicting feelings of isolation and the deeper philosophical questions creates an intriguing contrast. The song suggests that even when one is surrounded by people, it is possible to feel like a stranger. The lyrics touching on the inevitability of death, refering to the wolf at the door, imply that the singer feels that life is a journey rather than a destination, and that one's actions may impact their ability to find happiness and a sense of belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know what it's like
Being by oneself all night long is a dreadful feeling.
All alone in the night
Walking on deserted streets heightened the loneliness.
Walking through empty streets
No matter how much time has passed, the past still affects one's present.
Ms mind still takes me back
Aspirations and prayers may lead to undesirable outcomes.
To a place long ago
It's hard to determine the outcome of life's journey.
To a time in my life
A sense of longing results from trying to find a way back to a lost paradise.
That I just can't let go
People can find themselves struggling to let go of their past.
If you wish for the sky
There are consequences to be ready for if you aim too high.
Are you ready to die
Is the cost too high for your greatest wish?
If you pray for heaven
Hoping for too much might come at too great of a cost.
Are you ready for hell
Are you ready to pay any price to fulfill your greatest wish?
Sometimes it's hard to tell
The cost of pursuing a goal can be unclear.
When you finally arrive
Will you reap the reward or suffer for the cost?
Will you be there in time
Do your actions align with your aspirations?
I'm just another
Feeling like a nobody.
Stranger in paradise
Unsure of one's place in life.
On a dark and lonely day
Feeling lost and alone.
I'm trying to find my way
Striving to find one's place in the world.
I'm a stranger in paradise
Feeling out of place and disconnected from one's surroundings.
I can't find my way back
Frustration over not being able to return to a better time.
When the wolf's at your door
When trouble, peril or difficulty looms.
And he's hungry for more
The danger grows more intense as time passes.
There no chance to escape
No matter how hard one tries, sometimes there's no way to escape the danger or risk.
Cause you can't change your fate
No matter what you do, some things are inevitable.
When your time finally comes
When your life is at the end.
Will you still try to run
Will you face it with bravery or try to escape from it?
Never touching the sun
Will you miss living to the fullest?
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