Paradise Island
Vicktor Taiwo Lyrics
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This barren land is all she sees
Life cannot grow where man has been
But inside you, you still believe
In love, in love, in love
In love, in love, in love
You ran too far from home
Yeah this town will crush you
(if you let it, if you let it)
I'm tired of watching you drown
You breathing in too fast
God, girl take your time
Till you ready, till you ready
You ain't ready no you ain't ready
You tryna run a ship that ain't steady
I would've shown you how
You didn't let me in
Said you don't want me to
Go down with this ship
I'm tired of watching you drown
You breathing in too deep
Your mother's eyes are filled with grief
This barren land is all she sees
Life cannot grow where man has been
But inside you, you still believe
In love, in love, in love
In love, in love, in love
Little Dee on a tiptoe
With a little yellow lasso
Wrapped around her neck
She tryna run from her world
But the shadow won't let go
No wonder a woman like you
Given time and a broken heart too
Can find peace in the sweetest taboo
Nothing left on this side, this side for you
Your mother's eyes are filled with grief
This barren land is all she sees
Life cannot grow where man has been
But inside you, you still believe
In love, in love, in love
The lyrics to Vicktor Taiwo's song "Paradise Island" tell the story of a woman who has fled her hometown to escape the pain she's been feeling. The first verse describes her mother's sadness at the place she now lives, which is devastated by human activity. Despite this, the woman still believes in love, even though it seems to be absent from her life.
The chorus suggests that the woman is struggling to adapt to her new surroundings, with the city threatening to overwhelm her. She is taking everything in too quickly and not taking time to adjust. The singer, who seems to be someone who cares for her, wants to help, but the woman is hesitant to let him in. The second verse mentions a character called Little Dee, who is also trying to escape her world but is unable to shake off the past. The woman is compared to her, suggesting that both are struggling with their situations.
The song's overall message seems to be that even in the face of adversity, there is always hope for love and happiness. The woman may be struggling to adapt, but she still has faith in love. The singer wants to help her, but she needs to let him in. The mention of Little Dee underlines this point. Despite her struggles, the woman can find peace, even if it is in a taboo situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Your mother's eyes are filled with grief
The singer notices that the mother is sad and unhappy.
This barren land is all she sees
She can't find any hope and happiness in the life she is living.
Life cannot grow where man has been
This line expresses the singer's belief that wherever humans go, they destroy the beauty and environment surrounding them.
But inside you, you still believe
Despite the bleak surroundings, the artist sees that someone in the picture still believes in the beauty and hopefulness of the world.
In love, in love, in love
This is a chorus that emphasizes the need for hope, beauty, and love.
You ran too far from home
Someone in the picture runs away from home, seeking a better life and adventure.
Ain't been to a city like this
This place is new and different from what someone is used to experiencing.
Yeah this town will crush you
The artist warns that this place can be harsh and unforgiving, leading to defeat.
(if you let it, if you let it)
This line is a conditional statement, stating that if someone lets the harshness of the town affect them, it will crush them.
I'm tired of watching you drown
The artist sees someone struggle and wants to help them before they are consumed by their struggles.
You breathing in too fast
This line may imply that the person is anxious and needs to slow down.
God, girl take your time
The artist tells someone to slow down and take their time with the struggles they are dealing with.
Till you ready, till you ready
This line is repeating the message to take things slowly, emphasizing its importance.
You ain't ready no you ain't ready
The singer believes that the person is not ready to face the struggles on their own just yet.
You tryna run a ship that ain't steady
This line means that someone is trying to control something that is not in their control and that is unstable and wobbly.
I would've shown you how
The artist believes that they can help and guide the person going through the struggles.
You didn't let me in
The person refused the artist's help and guidance, making it difficult for the artist to help them.
Said you don't want me to
The person made it clear that they don't want the singer's help and guidance.
Go down with this ship
This line means that the person wants to go down with the struggles instead of seeking help and guidance to overcome them.
Little Dee on a tiptoe
This line describes a child standing on tiptoe.
With a little yellow lasso
This line might be referring to a toy lasso or a rope with similar texture and color.
Wrapped around her neck
This line raises concern by suggesting a dangerous situation.
She tryna run from her world
The girl is running away from her life and surroundings, maybe due to sadness or other personal struggles.
But the shadow won't let go
Some darkness or difficulty follows her and won't let her escape.
No wonder a woman like you
This line acknowledges the person's gender and character, maybe in a positive light.
Given time and a broken heart too
The person has suffered in the past and might need more time to heal and move forward.
Can find peace in the sweetest taboo
The singer believes that there is hope and that the person can find happiness in the unexpected or taboo aspects of life.
Nothing left on this side, this side for you
This line can mean that the person has exhausted all options and has nothing left to cling to.
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