The Mentals' music is characterised by poppy, accessible and well-crafted melodies and lyrics, and almost all their work showcases their ironic, satirical and self-deprecating sense of humour. They are arguably one of the most typically 'Australian' of rock groups, with their music and their satirical, good-time image deeply rooted in the milieu of Australian suburbia, despite the fact that two key members (the O'Doherty brothers) were in fact immigrants from New Zealand. The group's art school background and visual design skills also made them pioneers of the music video form in Australia in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and their videos rank as some of the funniest and most imaginative produced in Australia at that time.
The "classic" lineup of the group, which boasted four songwriters and lasted more than twenty years, was:
* Martin Plaza (né Martin Murphy) -- vocals, guitar
* Reg Mombassa (né Chris O'Doherty) -- lead guitar, vocals
* Andrew "Greedy" Smith -- vocals, keyboards, harmonica
* Peter O'Doherty -- bass, vocals
* Wayne "Bird" De Lisle (né David Twohill) -- drums
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Let's Go to Paradise
Mental As Anything Lyrics
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I'm gonna stick to you like supaglue
Stories are like something from a horror show
Your so-called friends have got it in for you
Let's go to paradise
Let's go to paradise
Let's go to paradise
They can go to hell
and find out what it's all about
Got a feeling maybe we could even stay together
But this fiction we could do without
Let's go to paradise
Let's go to paradise
Let's go to paradise
They can go to hell
Don't you wonder 'bout the time that you spend
wasting your own when you could be wasting mine
yeah yeah yeah
Let's go to paradise
Let's go to paradise
Let's go to paradise
They can go to hell
Don't care what anybody says about you no
I'm gonna stick to you like supaglue
Their stories are like something from a horror show
Your so-called friends have got it in for you
Let's go to paradise
Let's go to paradise
Let's go to paradise
They can go to hell
Paradise
Let's go to paradise
Paradise
Let's go to paradise
The lyrics to Mental As Anything's song "Let's Go to Paradise" speak about sticking by someone's side regardless of what others may say about them. The singer is willing to overlook any negative opinions about this person and remain loyal to them, likening their bond to that of superglue. The second verse suggests the desire to escape reality and find a place where they can talk and discover more about themselves, and perhaps grow closer. However, there is an acknowledgement that this desire for escape may be a form of fiction or denial.
The repeated chorus of "Let's go to paradise" serves as a mantra for the singer who is seeking temporary relief from their worries and tensions. Despite the negative opinions and rumors surrounding the person they are with, the singer is determined to remain loyal to them and find happiness together somewhere else. The song conveys a sense of urgency and a desire to leave behind negative energy in search of something better.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't care what anybody says about you no
I don't care about the negative things people say about you
I'm gonna stick to you like supaglue
I will remain loyal to you always
Stories are like something from a horror show
The rumors people spread about you are terrifying
Your so-called friends have got it in for you
Your supposed friends are actually against you
Let's go to paradise
Let's escape this negative environment and find a better place
They can go to hell
I have no interest in being with those negative people anymore
We should find a place where we can talk forever
Let's find a peaceful place where we can have meaningful conversations
and find out what it's all about
Let's discover the true meaning of life and our purpose in it
Got a feeling maybe we could even stay together
I have a strong feeling that we could build a lasting relationship
But this fiction we could do without
We could do without the falsehoods and rumors that are plaguing us
Don't you wonder 'bout the time that you spend
Do you ever consider how you spend your time?
wasting your own when you could be wasting mine yeah yeah yeah
Why waste your time when we could be spending it together?
Paradise
A place of ultimate happiness and peace
Let's go to paradise
Let's escape to that perfect place
Paradise
A place where everything is perfect
Let's go to paradise
Let's find that ideal place together
Contributed by Cole I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.