Looking for Paradise
Sanz Alejandro Lyrics


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Everybody say oh oh oh oh
Driving in a fast car
Trying to get somewhere
Don't know where I'm going
But I gotta get there
A veces me siento perdido
Inquieto, solo y confundido
Entonces me ato a las estrellas

Y al mundo entero le doy vueltas
I'm singing for somebody like you
Sorta like me baby
Yo canto para alguien como tú
Pon la oreja, nena
Oh oh oh oh
Estoy buscando ese momento
La música, que cuando llega
Me llena con su sentimiento

Con sentimiento, vida llena
Walking down the sideway
Looking for innocence
Trying to find my way
Trying to make some sense
Yo canto para alguien como tú
Sólo como tú, baby
I'm singing for somebody like you
What about you
I'm singing for someone

Someone like you
Tú, dime a quién le cantas
'Cause there's something about you there
Speaks to my heart
Speaks to my soul
I'm singing for someone
Sorta like you
Yo canto para alguien
Someone like you, someone like me
Sólo como tú, oh, my sister

Todo el mundo va buscando ese lugar
Looking for paradise
Oh oh oh oh
A ese corazón herido
La música le da sentido
Te damos con la voz tus alas
Le damos a tus pies camino
Oh is anybody out there
Feel like I feel
Trying to find a better way

So we can heal
I'm singing for somebody like you
Sorta like me baby
Yo canto para alguien como tú
Sólo como tú
What about you?
Yo canto para ti
I'm singing for someone
Yo canto para alguien
'Cause there's something about you there

Speaks to my heart
Speaks to my soul
I'm singing for someone
I'm singing
Sorta like you
Yo canto para alguien
Someone like you, someone like me
Sólo como tú, oh, my sister
Todo el mundo va buscando ese lugar




Looking for paradise
Oh oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

The song "Looking for Paradise" by Sanz Alejandro is about the quest for happiness and a sense of purpose in life. The first verse talks about driving in a fast car and trying to get somewhere, but not knowing where that somewhere is. The singer feels lost and uncertain, but he still keeps going, driven by an inner desire to find his place in the world. The chorus speaks of the power of music to lift the soul and fill it with emotion, and the hope of finding that moment of pure joy and contentment. The second verse talks about walking down the sidewalk, looking for innocence and trying to make sense of life. The bridge then addresses the listener directly, asking if they too feel the same way, and if they are also searching for something more. The final chorus brings together all these ideas, proclaiming that everyone is looking for paradise, and that music is the key to unlocking it.


One interesting aspect of this song is that it was written and performed in both Spanish and English, with Sanz Alejandro singing the Spanish parts and Alicia Keys adding her vocals to the English parts. This reflects the theme of the song, which is about bridging cultural and linguistic divides to find our common humanity. Another interesting fact is that the song was produced by legendary music producer Quincy Jones, who has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald. The music video for "Looking for Paradise" features Sanz Alejandro and Keys walking through different parts of a city, symbolizing their search for meaning and connection. The song was also included on Sanz Alejandro's album "Paraíso Express," which won a Latin Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Album in 2010.


The chords for "Looking for Paradise" are as follows:


Verse: G - D - Em - C
Chorus: G - D - Em - C
Bridge: Am - C - G - D


Overall, "Looking for Paradise" is a powerful and uplifting song that speaks to our shared human experience. It reminds us that we are all on a journey, and that we can find happiness and meaning by connecting with others and opening ourselves up to the power of music.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody say oh oh oh oh
Asking the listeners to join in singing the song


Driving in a fast car
Traveling quickly, possibly without a clear direction


Trying to get somewhere
Attempting to reach a specific destination


Don't know where I'm going
Feeling lost or uncertain about the destination


But I gotta get there
Feeling an urgency to reach the destination, despite lack of clarity


A veces me siento perdido
Sometimes feeling lost


Inquieto, solo y confundido
Restless, alone, and confused


Entonces me ato a las estrellas
Finding guidance or solace in the stars


Y al mundo entero le doy vueltas
Seeing the world and experiencing different perspectives


I'm singing for somebody like you
Performing for someone who can relate to the struggles described


Sorta like me baby
Having shared experiences or feelings with the listener


Yo canto para alguien como tú
Singing for someone like the listener


Pon la oreja, nena
Encouraging the listener to pay attention


Estoy buscando ese momento
Searching for a particular feeling or experience


La música, que cuando llega
Referring to the arrival of a specific, emotionally-moving piece of music


Me llena con su sentimiento
Filling the listener with intense emotions


Con sentimiento, vida llena
Expressing the life-enriching power of intense emotions


Walking down the sideway
Strolling on a sidewalk


Looking for innocence
Searching for purity or simplicity


Trying to find my way
Searching for direction or purpose


Trying to make some sense
Attempting to understand the world or one's own experiences


Tú, dime a quién le cantas
Asking the listener who they are singing for


'Cause there's something about you there
Feeling a connection to the listener


Speaks to my heart
Evoking strong emotional reactions


Speaks to my soul
Resonating with the listener's deepest self


Is anybody out there
Wondering if anyone else feels the same way


Feel like I feel
Sharing a specific emotion


Trying to find a better way
Searching for an improved situation or perspective


Yo canto para ti
Singing for the listener directly


I'm singing for someone
Performing for an audience who can relate


Todo el mundo va buscando ese lugar
The entire world is searching for that place


Looking for paradise
Searching for an idyllic or perfect place




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KASSEEM DEAN, ALICIA J. AUGELLO-COOK, ALEJANDRO SANCHEZ PIZARRO, TOMAS TORRES

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ychady7148

Everybody say oh oh oh oh
Driving in a fast car
Trying to get somewhere
Don´t know where I´m going
But i gotta get there
A veces me siento perdido
Inquieto, solo y confundido
Entonces me ato a las estrellas
Y al mundo entero le doy vueltas
I'm singing for somebody like you
Sorta like me baby
Yo canto para alguien como tú
Pon la oreja, nena
Oh oh oh oh…
Estoy buscando ese momento
La música, que cuando llega
Me llena con su sentimiento
Con sentimiento, vida llena
Walking down the sideway
Looking for innocence
Trying to find my way
Trying to make some sense
Yo canto para alguien como tú
Sólo como tú, baby
I'm singing for somebody like you
What about you
I'm singing for someone
Someone like you
Tú, dime a quién le cantas
'Cause there's something about you there
Speaks to my heart
Speaks to my soul
I'm singing for someone
Sorta like you
Yo canto para alguien
Someone like you, someone like me
Sólo como tú, oh, my sister
Todo el mundo va buscando ese lugar
Looking for paradise
Oh oh oh oh…
A ese corazón herido
La música le da sentido
Te damos con la voz tus alas
Le damos a tus pies camino
Oh is anybody out there
Feel like i feel
Trying to find a better way
So we can heal
I'm singing for somebody like you
Sorta like me baby
Yo canto para alguien como tú
Sólo como tú
What about you?
Yo canto para ti
I'm singing for someone
Yo canto para alguien
'Cause there's something about you there
Speaks to my heart
Speaks to my soul
I'm singing for someone
I'm singing
Sorta like you
Yo canto para alguien
Someone like you, someone like me
Sólo como tú, oh, my sister
Todo el mundo va buscando ese lugar
Looking for paradise
Oh oh oh oh… ♡



All comments from YouTube:

@carolbustamante4359

Por algún motivo la recordé.... Quien más como yo?

@JassonArellano

Misma situación..

@ivansolis7216

Jajaja es tan extraño😂

@evelinsekeres1957

Yooooo

@jaxxi

Igual yo, desperté recordando la canción

@bernardvasquez

Yo la escuché en la tele y la recordé

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@giulianalascarro9810

Cuando pasaban este video por HTV entre los 10 mejores hits del momento por alla en el 2010 ¡Que tiempos!

@titobran1264

En mi país lo pasaban a las 4 y media todos los días jajajajaja🥺

@fabelyscedenomedina2281

Mi infancia

@valeriastephenson8970

Solo recuerdos quedan, es bueno saber que no solo uno pensaba así!!

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