Stranger In Paradise
The Four Aces Feat. Al Alberts Lyrics
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I'm a stranger in paradise
All lost in a wonderland
A stranger in paradise
If I stand starry-eyed
That's the danger in paradise
For mortals who stand beside an angel like you
Out of the commonplace into the rare
Somewhere in space I hang suspended
Until I know there's a chance that you care
Won't you answer this fervent prayer
Of a stranger in paradise?
Don't send me in dark despair
From all that I hunger for
But open your angel's arms
To this stranger in paradise
And tell him that he need be
A stranger no more
The Four Aces Feat. Al Alberts's song Stranger in Paradise explores the feelings of a person who is in awe of their beloved, who they see as an angel. The song begins with the lines "Take my hand, I'm a stranger in paradise, All lost in a wonderland, A stranger in paradise". The singer of this song is unable to comprehend how fortunate he is to be in the company of the person he loves. He compares himself to a stranger in paradise, lost in a wonderland, conveying his sense of alienation from the world around him. The lines "If I stand starry-eyed, That's the danger in paradise, For mortals who stand beside an angel like you" reflect the singer's fear that his love for this person could prove dangerous for him as he is just a mere mortal.
The first part of the song describes how the singer is awed by the person he loves but has no hope of being loved in return. However, he cannot help but express his feelings through the lines "I saw your face and I ascended, Out of the commonplace into the rare, Somewhere in space I hang suspended until I know there's a chance that you care". He is willing to take a risk and express his love for his beloved, hoping for a positive response. The song ends with the lines "But open your angel's arms, To this stranger in paradise, And tell him that he need be, A stranger no more". These lines suggest that the singer will not be a stranger in paradise anymore if his beloved reciprocates his love.
Line by Line Meaning
Take my hand
Please hold my hand
I'm a stranger in paradise
I am unfamiliar with this wonderful place
All lost in a wonderland
I am lost in this delightful place
A stranger in paradise
I am not from around here, but I would like to be
If I stand starry-eyed
If I seem amazed and dreamy-eyed
That's the danger in paradise
I must be careful not to get lost in this heavenly world
For mortals who stand beside an angel like you
It is easy for someone like me to get distracted by someone as beautiful as you
I saw your face and I ascended
When I saw you, I felt lifted up
Out of the commonplace into the rare
You made me feel like I was experiencing something uncommon and precious
Somewhere in space I hang suspended
I feel like I am floating in space, waiting for your response
Until I know there's a chance that you care
I will remain suspended until I know if you feel the same way
Won't you answer this fervent prayer
Please respond to my plea eagerly and sincerely
Of a stranger in paradise?
From someone who is not familiar with this heavenly place
Don't send me in dark despair
Please do not leave me feeling hopeless or sad
From all that I hunger for
From all that I long for and desire
But open your angel's arms
Please embrace me lovingly
To this stranger in paradise
To someone who is not from here, but wishes to stay
And tell him that he need be
And assure him that he does not have to remain
A stranger no more
A stranger to this place no longer
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Chet Forrest, Bob Wright
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