Beached
The Beach - Angelo Badalamenti/Orbital Lyrics


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Trust me
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
and never outstay your welcome

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Beached" is a collaboration between two highly respected musicians, Angelo Badalamenti and Orbital. The song features the use of electronic beats, strings, and a spoken-word narrative. The lyrics talk about the idea of paradise and the search for new experiences that define the current generation. The singer urges the listener to never refuse an invitation or resist unfamiliar experiences and to always be polite and not outstay their welcome.


The lyrics showcase the idea of being open-minded and willing to take risks, even if it means enduring some discomfort or pain. It's about embracing the journey rather than just looking for a destination, as the idea of paradise is something that cannot be found by simply searching for it.


The song's use of strings adds a sense of grandeur and epicness, while the electronic beats give it a more modern and futuristic feel. The spoken-word narration is delivered in a calm and soothing voice that adds an element of contemplation and introspection.


In summary, "Beached" is a song that celebrates the idea of seeking new experiences and finding paradise within oneself rather than in external places or things. It's about being open-minded, taking risks, and embracing the journey rather than simply searching for a destination.


Line by Line Meaning

Trust me
Have faith in me and what I am about to tell you


It's Paradise
This place is idyllic, perfect and represents the epitome of earthly pleasure


This is where the hungry come to feed
This place offers opportunities and experiences that give satisfaction to the soul


For mine is a generation that circles the globe in search of something we haven't tried before
My generation constantly seeks new, unexplored experiences in their quest for satisfaction


So never refuse an invitation
Don't miss out on unique opportunities when they present themselves


Never resist the unfamiliar
Don't shy away from something simply because it is new or unfamiliar to you


Never fail to be polite
Always remember to extend common courtesies to others


and never outstay your welcome
Don't remain in a place or situation for longer than is socially acceptable


Just keep your mind open and suck in the experience
Approach new experiences with an open mind and fully immerse yourself in them


And if it hurts, you know what it's probably worth it
Enduring discomfort or pain is often a sign that an experience is especially meaningful and worth having


You hope and you dream But you never believe that something is going to happen for you Not like it does in the movies
Although we often dream of extraordinary experiences, we believe they are unlikely to happen in real life as they do in movies


And when it actually does You expect it to feel different More visceral More real I was waiting for it to hit me
Even when we do have incredible experiences, we may not react in an expected way because real life is different from imagined scenarios


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
Although paradise exists, it cannot be found in a physical place but rather in the feelings experienced in a singular moment, which can carry on in our minds for eternity


It lasts forever Lasts forever
The euphoria from certain experiences can remain with us forever




Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGELO BADALAMENTI

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Comments from YouTube:

@burnforce

I had just gone off to college...it was the year 2000. We had an entire new millennium to look forward to. Y2k was on the lips, but nobody was scared. The internet was taking off but social media didn't even exist yet. We were young...we were so damn excited.

@mikka8755

Awesome times! Half of me still there! Cheers !

@gazzalawson

Not many songs that can say changed my life completely and now forms part of the soundtrack to my life. Been using the “keep your mind open and suck in the experience” mantra for 22 years now and has served me well. See you on the beach ❤

@Javier1638

It's great to know I'm not the only one who was changed by this song..

@ellcj01

I first saw the film “The Beach” when I was travelling around Thailand about 15 years ago, when I was in my mid 20’s with no wife, mortgage or children, didn’t have a care in the world. Film absolutely blew me away and actually felt I was living in Parallel with the film. I’m 40 now and married with 2 kids. I still reminisce about my days travelling round the beautiful Thailand drinking Chang beer and dancing all night with my friends.

@sampyannotti

Rest in peace Angelo Badalamenti!!

@ariannesaycon-codilla5157

My forever favorite!! I could listen to this on repeat even for a million times over 🥰🥰🥰

@BeelySalasBlair-uy5wn

❤🎉❤

@molinagfernando

The Beach, my favorite movie when I was 20, inspired me to travel and find new experiences!! I love this tune I have been hearing it for more than a decade and I still love it

@rastarigo

i was 21 when it came out, and still obsessed unto this day.

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