Stranger in Paradise
Tony Bennett/Andrea Bocelli Lyrics
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All lost in a wonderland
A stranger in paradise
If I stand starry-eyed
That's a danger in paradise
For mortals who stand beside an angel like
I saw your face and I ascended
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 the stranger in paradise
And tell him that we need be
Our stranger no more
In the song "Stranger in Paradise," the lyrics express the feeling of being in a surreal, otherworldly place with someone who seems too good to be true. The lyrics begin with "Take my hand I'm a stranger in paradise, all lost in a wonderland, a stranger in paradise." This is the moment when the two people first meet, and the singer feels as if he has entered into an enchanted world where everything is perfect. However, this feeling of blissful wonder is also tinged with a sense of danger. As the lyrics state, "If I stand starry-eyed, that's a danger in paradise, for mortals who stand beside an angel like you." The singer knows that this perfect moment cannot last forever and that he risks losing it all by getting too caught up in the beauty of this otherworldly place.
As the song continues, the singer's feelings become more intense. He confesses that he has been "suspended" somewhere in space ever since he laid eyes on this person. He pleads with them to not send him into "dark despair" by rejecting him, and he begs them to open their "angel's arms" to him. By the end of the song, the singer is no longer a stranger in paradise but someone who has been accepted and is loved.
Line by Line Meaning
Take my hand I'm a stranger in paradise
Please allow me to guide you as I myself am lost in this unknown, beautiful realm
All lost in a wonderland
I am completely captivated by the magic of this unfamiliar place
A stranger in paradise
I am an outsider in this heavenly haven
If I stand starry-eyed
Gazing with wonderment may lead to unforeseen consequences
That's a danger in paradise
Being overwhelmed by paradise may lead to negative outcomes
For mortals who stand beside an angel like
Humans standing next to divine beings may be in peril
I saw your face and I ascended
The sight of you has elevated my being
Out of the commonplace into the rare
You have taken me from the mundane to something extraordinary
Somewhere in space I hang suspended
I feel weightless and adrift in the cosmos, waiting for a sign from you
Until I know there's a chance that you care
I will remain suspended in anticipation, hoping for even the slightest indication of your affection
Won't you answer this fervent prayer
Please respond to my passionate plea
Of a stranger in paradise?
From an outsider in this divine land
Don't send me in dark despair
Please don't leave me in a state of sadness and hopelessness
From all that I hunger for
From all the things I crave and desire
But open your angel's arms
Extend your embrace, as only angels can
To the stranger in paradise
To this lost wanderer in this enchanting realm
And tell him that we need be
And affirm that we belong together
Our stranger no more
We will no longer be outcasts in this idyllic place
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE CHET FORREST, BOB WRIGHT
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@charlesbarry971
Many of his contemporaries are no longer around.
He is blessed with living a long life
@catherinerusso7842
I love Andrea but Tony Bennett has one of, if not the warmest, beautiful voices ever. Thank you for decades of beautiful music and romance.❤
@t.s.t.4085
Mr. Bennett and Mr. Bocelli: What a beautiful duet with such disparate voices.
@gildaelorriaga399
I think I sort of obsessed with this song with these two great men. I used to play this album to my husband at the hospital when he was in a coma. When he regained consciousness this one was the si g that he loved te most. He muttered the lyrics and moved his hand like following the rhythm. He lost his battle with cancer and covid, but this song so beautifully interpreted is mine and his and it will always be. I listen to it everyday, and at night before going to sleep. My dear Carlos, he is already in Paradise, waiting for me..
@carolynwoodman1734
God bless you and your family and memories ❤
@TonyBennethOfficial
@@carolynwoodman1734 Thank you so much, where are you writing from?
@carolglenn8146
Thank you for sharing something so beautiful. god bless you
@t.s.t.4085
I'm so sorry sweetheart. I hope that you are doing a bit better now and know that the pain never ends.
@peterdelestrez8880
The perfect song for these two icons to sing. Pure perfection.
@cairparavel11stevens82
Absolutely!