The single was released on the 28th February 2000 features the Hartnoll's radio-friendly edit of "Beached" along with their full length version together with a previously unreleased Orbital track called "Doctor Look Out" which was recorded last November 1999.
Beached
Orbital Lyrics
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It's Paradise
This is where the hungry come to feed
For mine is a generation that circles the globe
in search of something we haven't tried before
So never refuse an invitation
Never resist the unfamiliar
Never fail to be polite
Just keep your mind open and suck in the experience
And if it hurts, you know what it's probably worth it
You hope and you dream
But you never believe that
something is going to happen for you
Not like it does in the movies
And when it actually does
You expect it to feel different
More visceral
More real
I was waiting for it to hit me
I still believe in paradise
But now at least i know it's not some place you can look for
'Cause it's not where you go
It's how you feel for a moment in your life
And if you find that moment, it lasts forever
It lasts forever
Lasts forever
The Orbital song Beached expresses a longing for something new and exciting, a search for something that the world has not yet offered. The opening lines make a bold assertion, establishing this unnamed location as paradise. The hungry are said to come here to feed, and the invitation is extended to join. Each day, we circle the globe in search of something, and the invitation to experience something new should not be refused. While this location may be unfamiliar, we are urged to be polite and not to overstay our welcome.
The lyrics remind us to never resist unfamiliarity, to take risks and try new things, even if it means stepping out of our comfort zone. We are asked to embrace new experiences wholeheartedly, even if they cause pain - because experience, and the memories that come with it, are invaluable. The next lines suggest that many people hope and dream, but few believe that something special will happen to them. When it finally does, it can feel visceral and real, but often does not match Hollywood's portrayal of grand and epic moments.
As the song progresses, it takes a philosophical turn, suggesting that paradise is not a physical place that can be located, but rather a state of mind, a moment in time that stays with us forever. The experience of being in that moment is more valuable than any tangible possession, and the effect of that moment continues to impact and enrich our lives for as long as we live.
Overall, Beached is an invitation to be open to new experiences, to take risks, and to embrace the moment. It reminds us that life is not about seeking out particular destinations, but rather about the journey we take and the experiences we have along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Trust me
Believe me and have faith in what I am about to say
It's Paradise
This place is perfect and idyllic
This is where the hungry come to feed
This is where people come to satisfy their desires
For mine is a generation that circles the globe in search of something we haven't tried before
My generation travels the world seeking novel experiences
So never refuse an invitation
Always accept an offer to participate in something
Never resist the unfamiliar
Do not shy away from things that are new or strange
Never fail to be polite
Always display good manners and graciousness
and never outstay your welcome
Do not overstay your visit or wear out your welcome
Just keep your mind open and suck in the experience
Stay receptive and absorb everything that is happening in the moment
And if it hurts, you know what it's probably worth it
Enduring some pain or discomfort may be necessary to achieve something worthwhile
You hope and you dream
You have aspirations and ambitions
But you never believe that something is going to happen for you
You do not believe that good things will happen to you specifically
Not like it does in the movies
Real life does not always follow the same positive outcomes as what is portrayed in films
And when it actually does
In the rare event that something good happens to you, unexpectedly
You expect it to feel different
You expect the experience to be more intense or unique
More visceral More real I was waiting for it to hit me
You anticipated the experience to be more raw and tangible
I still believe in paradise
You still believe in the idea of an ideal world or state of being
But now at least i know it's not some place you can look for
You have realized that paradise is not a physical location you can search for
'Cause it's not where you go
Because paradise is not a destination
It's how you feel for a moment in your life
Paradise is a fleeting feeling of contentment and happiness that arises from within
And if you find that moment, it lasts forever
If you experience that state of mind, it will stay with you eternally
It lasts forever
The feeling of paradise is everlasting
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGELO BADALAMENTI
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@Jericho_Tank
"I still believe in paradise
But now at least I know it's not some place you can look for
Cause it's not where you go
It's how you feel for a moment in your life
And if you find that moment
It will last forever"
One of my favorite tracks with truly deep lyrics from one of my favorite movies. Rest in Peace the great composer.
@PABLOYTRISTAN76
Estoy de acuerdo contigo el paraรญso estรก dentro de uno volver a los recuerdos y encontrarlo allรญ y estas melodรญas te transportan a ese lugar mucho mรกs fรกcilmente Descanse en paz , se fue un grande.
@OliHarris
Beautiful tribute - RIP Angelo
@KarlHamilton
One of the greatest Orbital tunes ever made.
@tims9434
Not just Orbital though
@Pasulces
also one of my fav from this guys
@KarlHamilton
@C go listen to spicey then and leave the adults alone ๐
@DavidDArcy1975
hardly surprising with the involvment of Angelo
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@DavidDArcy1975
@C yeah, certainly wouldn't have made it on to The Brown Album (Orbital 2)