This Is Heaven To Me
Peyroux Madeleine Lyrics

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When I hear them say
There's better living
Let them go their way
To that new living
I won't ever stray
'Cause this is heaven to me

Long as freedom grows

I want to seek it
If it's yes or no
It's me who'll speak it
'Cause the lord, He knows
That this is heaven to me

If you've got your hands
And got your feet
To sing your song
All through the street
You raise your head
When night is done
Shout your thanks up to the sun

So when I hear them say
There's better living
Let them go their way
To that new living
I won't ever stray

'Cause this is heaven to me
'Cause this is heaven to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "This Is Heaven To Me" by Madeleine Peyroux express the singer's devotion to her current way of living, even if some people may suggest that there are better living conditions or opportunities out there. The opening lines indicate that despite hearing about "better living," the singer won't be swayed and will continue to appreciate what she has. She sees her current life as heaven and doesn't feel the need to search for anything else.

The next stanza talks about the importance of freedom to the singer. She wants to be able to express herself and speak her mind, whether the answer is yes or no. The mention of the lord implies that her beliefs are central to her idea of heaven.

In the final stanza, the lyrics relate to the idea of being grateful for what you have. The singer encourages listeners to use their voices and talents to celebrate life and show gratitude. The chorus repeats that the singer won't stray from her current way of living because it's heaven to her.

Line by Line Meaning

When I hear them say
When people talk about a better way of living

There's better living
A better way of living than what I have

Let them go their way
They are entitled to their opinion

To that new living
Whatever that new way of living may be

I won't ever stray
I'll never go with them

'Cause this is heaven to me
Because what I have now is the best for me

Long as freedom grows
As long as freedom exists

I want to seek it
I'll look for it

If it's yes or no
Whether it's good or bad

It's me who'll speak it
I'll be the one to express it

'Cause the lord, He knows
Because God understands