Cocozzella was part of The Autobiography, but parted ways with them for unknown reasons. Spending time away from his old band, he has created Kill Paradise, along with two other side projects: The Midas Well and The Broadway.
The duo's roots can be traced back to the same Denver music scene that catapulted 3OH!3 and Breathe Carolina from local heroes to two of the hottest bands in the nation. Nick Cocozzella began his obsession at an early age learning to play piano at the age of five and teaching himself to play guitar, drums, violin, and harmonica. His passion for music quickly became his driving force.
Armed with a laptop and his own musical devices, Cocozzella began writing a series of pop songs which he posted online to share with friends and family under the moniker Kill Paradise. The songs quickly spread virally with Kill Paradise’s social networks registering an insane amount of plays on sites like MySpace, Facebook and YouTube. From there Kill Paradise began touring the country to fans that knew every word to the group’s songs.
The buzz that Kill Paradise had created quickly caught the ear of California based BreakSilence Recordings, who signed the group for the release of their national debut “The Second Effect”.
Dreamwork
Kill Paradise Lyrics
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That I been staring at you
Such a pretty face one I cannot erase
I just dont know what to do
Ive never dreamt the dreams Im dreaming now
I feel like kissing you
Pushing back your pretty hair and place it behind your ear
(Chorus)
And man I feel like, fell like I can reach the sky oh I
Just grab you when I know its right tonight
And just dance the night away just going with what you say
And now I dont feel the pressure and now I just need a refresher
Oh and you, and you, just do what you do
(chorus end)
Im might of been to shy (shy shy shy.) Im not that type of guy
To risk everything its only the first night (night night night.)
Or should I do it man I think Ill be alright
And it started in the first grade
What have I become
You can drink your cherry sparkle Ill just drink my rum
Debate if imma take you now
The night is very young
I hope that you had fun
(repeat chorus)
I can hide for forever your beauty is a treasure
I can hide forever from you
The song "Dreamwork" by Kill Paradise talks about a man who is lost in the moment staring at a pretty girl that he cannot get out of his head. He has never had such thoughts before and he cannot hold the thought of kissing her out of his mind. He wants to make her feel special and is lost in his thoughts, just dancing the night away with her. He feels like he can reach the sky, letting go of the pressure, and taking a leap of faith to experience the moment. However, he is still unsure if he should make a move as it's their first night and he is not that type of guy.
The lyrics of this song bring out the idea of being lost in the present moment, forgetting the future or the past. The man in the song doesn't want to hide from the girl's beauty and is afraid to let go of the opportunity. It highlights the importance of seizing an opportunity when it presents itself, and living in the moment. The song is about wanting to take a chance with someone special and not letting anything hold you back.
Line by Line Meaning
It must have been like an hour or two
I've been admiring you for so long, it feels like hours.
That I been staring at you
I can't take my eyes off of you.
Such a pretty face one I cannot erase
Your beauty is unforgettable.
I just dont know what to do
I'm unsure how to approach you.
Ive never dreamt the dreams Im dreaming now
I never imagined I'd feel this way about someone.
I feel like kissing you
I want to kiss you so badly.
Pushing back your pretty hair and place it behind your ear
I wish to touch you and move your hair out of your face.
Im downtown dreaming with you
I'm in this moment with you, completely captivated.
And man I feel like, fell like I can reach the sky oh I
I feel like I can conquer anything when I'm with you.
Just grab you when I know its right tonight
I'll take the right moment to hold you tight tonight.
And just dance the night away just going with what you say
I want to dance with you and do everything you suggest.
And now I dont feel the pressure and now I just need a refresher
I'm no longer weighed down and I need something to freshen me up.
Oh and you, and you, just do what you do
I love everything you do and how you express yourself.
Im might of been to shy (shy shy shy.) Im not that type of guy
I may be shy, but that's not who I truly am.
To risk everything its only the first night (night night night.)
I don't want to risk everything on the first night, but I'm tempted.
Or should I do it man I think Ill be alright
I'm contemplating if I should go for it, but I think I'll be okay either way.
And it started in the first grade
I've known you for so long, it feels like forever.
What have I become
I don't recognize myself around you.
You can drink your cherry sparkle Ill just drink my rum
We can have our own individual preferences and still enjoy each other's company.
Debate if imma take you now
I'm weighing the pros and cons of making a move on you right now.
The night is very young
We still have plenty of time to enjoy each other's company.
I hope that you had fun
I want to ensure that you're having just as good of a time as I am.
Contributed by Micah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.