Stranger In Paradise
Lisa Hilton Lyrics


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Take my hand,
I'm a stranger in Paradise
All lost in a wonderland
A stranger in paradise
If I stand starry eyed,
That's a danger in Paradise
For mortals who stand beside
An angel like you
I saw your face,
And I ascended
Out of the common place
Into the rarest somewhere in space
I hang suspended
Until I know
There's a chance that you care
Won't you answer this fervent prayer?
Of a stranger in paradise
Don't send me in dark despair
From all that I hunger for
But open your angel's arms
To this stranger in paradise




And tell him that he need be
A stranger no more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lisa Hilton's song "Stranger In Paradise" can be interpreted as a yearning for love and a desire to be accepted by the object of the singer's affection. The beginning of the song paints a picture of the singer being lost and in awe of the beauty of the person they are addressing. However, the singer is also aware of the danger in being infatuated with a person who is so angelic, as it is likely to lead to disappointment and heartbreak.


The second part of the song goes on to describe how the singer's perception of reality is completely altered when they are in the presence of the person they desire. They feel as though they have transcended to another place, which is completely different from their mundane everyday existence. The singer ends by pleading with the person to accept them, begging that they not be left in despair, but instead accepted as a welcome guest in their heart.


Overall, the song is about the transformative nature of love and the power it has to take us out of ourselves and into a world of complete wonder and amazement.


Line by Line Meaning

Take my hand,
Offering assistance to guide them through their journey


I'm a stranger in Paradise
Feeling unfamiliar with their surroundings and searching for meaning or purpose


All lost in a wonderland
Feeling disoriented and amazed by their new environment


A stranger in paradise
Feeling excluded and disconnected from those around them


If I stand starry eyed,
Being in awe of the beauty that surrounds them


That's a danger in Paradise
Being vulnerable to potential threats while being distracted


For mortals who stand beside
For those who are human and not angelic


An angel like you
Referring to the person they are addressing as an angelic or godly figure


I saw your face,
Being captivated by the appearance of the person they are addressing


And I ascended
Feeling uplifted and inspired emotionally


Out of the common place
Escaping their usual routine


Into the rarest somewhere in space
Entering an extraordinary and unique space


I hang suspended
Being suspended in a moment of uncertainty or anticipation


Until I know
Waiting until they have enough information to make a decision


There's a chance that you care
Hoping that the person they are addressing has positive feelings towards them


Won't you answer this fervent prayer?
Requesting their wish or desire to be fulfilled


Of a stranger in paradise
Reiterating their feelings of being an outsider in their surroundings


Don't send me in dark despair
Asking the person they are addressing not to hurt or abandon them


From all that I hunger for
Describing their strong desire or need for something


But open your angel's arms
Begging the person they are addressing to show them love and affection


To this stranger in paradise
Referring to themselves as an outsider in this new and amazing environment


And tell him that he need be
Asking the person they are addressing to change their outlook and embrace new experiences


A stranger no more
Asking to become a part of the community and belong in their new environment




Writer(s): FORREST GEORGE, WRIGHT ROBERT CRAIG

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