See You In Paradise
Paul Kelly and the Dots Lyrics

The song "See You In Paradise" by Paul Kelly and the Dots is a poignant and melancholic view of a father who is absent for long periods of time. The opening lines of the song, "Daddy's gone a hunting, he won't be back 'til light," set the tone for the rest of the song. It seems that the father is engaging in some illegal or immoral behavior, as the lyrics go on to say, "Daddy gets our money, but he can show no proof." It's clear that the family is concerned about the father and his activities, but they try to reassure themselves that he will be okay.

The second verse introduces a surreal element, as the lyrics describe how "Other men ride in elevators, Daddy comes in the roof." This suggests that the father is engaged in some daring or illicit activity, but it's not clear exactly what it is. The third verse takes an even more surreal turn, as the lyrics describe the father falling "softly through the air into the magic circle." The use of the words "magic circle" suggests that the father is involved in some kind of secret or mystical activity. The final verses ask for divine intervention, with the repeated refrain of "Oh Lord grant him vision, oh Lord grant him speed, in his hour of darkness, in this time of need." The song ends on a melancholy note, with the repeated line "see you in paradise" suggesting that the father's fate may not be a happy one.