Flames Of Paradise
Jennifer Rush Lyrics


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You're walking, talking like a flame, baby
You're walking, talking like a flame, baby

Never knew what my heart would be facing
Guess I must have been blind saying goodbye yo you, baby
Close my eyes at night I can taste it
I'm running back in the fire where I once had you, baby
You said don't ever leave me
But I say that's something I won't ever do

I want you back in my arms
In the flames of paradise
In the flames of paradise
I want you back in my arms
In the flames of paradise
The flames of paradise

I give all of my love just to you
It's been so long baby
I give you all my love waits for you
Don't take too long baby

I've been making some brave conversation
Telling friends I'm way better off without you
Then I was living in my imagination
Thinking I could make it without you too baby

My heart tried to deceive me
But that's one thing it just can't do





You said don't ever leave me
Oh that's one thing I won't ever do

Overall Meaning

The song "Flames of Paradise" by Jennifer Rush and Elton John features two lovers reminiscing on a past relationship and expressing their need for each other. The opening lines paint a vivid picture of the passion and intensity that exists between the two individuals, with the metaphor comparing the love to a flame. The lyrics also reveal regret and a longing for reconciliation, as the singer acknowledges that they were blind in saying goodbye.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of vulnerability and honesty as the singers express their feelings. There is a sense of desperation in the lyrics, with lines such as "I want you back in my arms" and "I give you all my love waits for you." The chorus features a repetition of the phrase "in the flames of paradise," which could represent the intense passion and fervor of their love.


Overall, "Flames of Paradise" is a song about the power of love and the difficulty in letting go of past relationships. It is a poignant reminder that sometimes, even when we try to move on, the flame of love can still burn brightly in our hearts.


Line by Line Meaning

You're walking, talking like a flame, baby
You exude an intense energy that captivates me.


Never knew what my heart would be facing
I never could have predicted how much losing you would hurt.


Guess I must have been blind saying goodbye yo you, baby
Leaving you was a mistake, and I only realize that now.


Close my eyes at night I can taste it
I can't stop thinking about the happiness we shared together.


I'm running back in the fire where I once had you, baby
I'm willing to risk everything to have you in my life again.


You said don't ever leave me
You promised me that we would be together forever.


But I say that's something I won't ever do
I'll never leave you again, no matter what happens.


I want you back in my arms
I yearn to hold you close and feel the warmth of your embrace again.


In the flames of paradise
Our love burns bright and pure.


I give all of my love just to you
You are the only one who truly deserves my love.


It's been so long baby
It feels like an eternity since I last saw you.


I give you all my love waits for you
I'm patiently waiting for you to return to my arms.


Don't take too long baby
I can't wait forever, so please come back to me soon.


I've been making some brave conversation
I've been trying to convince myself that I'm better off without you, but it's not true.


Telling friends I'm way better off without you
I'm lying to everyone, and to myself, when I say that I'm doing okay.


Then I was living in my imagination
I was deluding myself into thinking that I could be happy without you.


Thinking I could make it without you too baby
I thought I could move on and find love again, but I was wrong.


My heart tried to deceive me
I tried to pretend that I didn't need you, but my heart knew better.


But that's one thing it just can't do
My heart can't lie to me about how much you mean to me.




Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDY GOLDMARK, BRUCE ROBERTS

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Comments from YouTube:

@DDavis-mg9nd

If someone asked me to describe the 80's...I'd show them this! It definitely takes you back. And, of course, Elton will be with us forever...he's timeless!

@Hirthirthirt

these were the days....big hair and makeup and high energy-tracks

@petravermeulen5847

J3m

@paulrooneypmr

Excellent

@kathrinopel4747

The 80 ties are still great. 👍 LG 😘

@jacobpatrickpoulsen6608

Jennifer Rush is really underrated in the music industry. Such a powerful and beautiful voice and I had never seen the music video for this song before now. Watched a performance of this song that Elton and Jennifer did together. 🙂

@fredstamatatos9551

Who's listening to this in 2022? Today's music is craptastic! Let's show those so called music industries that we want the 80's fun music back!

@brettberry7120

I never heard of Jennifer Rush until recently (U.S.). It's a shame she wasn't promoted better in America. She certainly had the voice and song writing skills, she should have been a larger success here.

@hesoerus59

It's a real mystery why this song didn't do a lot better in the charts.

@jeremydragon-shapeshifter

I am happy that this was a hit on the top 40 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts here in America. I still wish she was big here in America as she is in Europe. Am I one of the few American fans here?

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