Paradise City
The Rock Of Ages Movie Band Lyrics
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Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty
Take me down to the paradise city
Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty
Take me down to the paradise city
Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty
Take me down to the paradise city
Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty
Take me down to the paradise city
Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty
Take me down to the paradise city
Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty
Oh won't you please take me home
The lyrics to "Paradise City" by The Rock Of Ages Movie Band are calling out for an escape from reality, to a place that sounds like paradise. The expression "take me down" implies going on a journey or adventure to this paradise city. It's almost as if the singer is pleading for a getaway from the monotony of daily life. The use of "paradise" sets up an idea of a place that is perfect and ideal, where anything is possible. The idea of wanting to visit this place is reinforced by the description of a grassy area and pretty girls.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the yearning in the singer's voice to be taken to this paradise city. It can even be interpreted as the singer being seduced by the idea of this place. Overall, the lyrics depict a dream-like state of mind where all that is wanted is to go to this magical place where everything is perfect.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me down to the paradise city
Lead me to a place where life is better
Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty
Where happiness and beauty are abundant
Take me down to the paradise city
Lead me to a land of opportunity
Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty
Where everything seems perfect
Take me down to the paradise city
Take me to a place where my dreams may come true
Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty
Where life is good and the people are attractive
Take me down to the paradise city
Allow me to find comfort in a new home
Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty
Where the scenery is beautiful and the people are lovely
Oh won't you please take me home
Please let me find my way to my ideal place of living.
Contributed by Gabriella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.