She calls out to the man on the street
“Sir, can you help me?
It’s cold and I’ve nowhere to sleep,
Is there somewhere you can tell me?”
He walks on, doesn’t look back
He pretends he can’t hear her
Starts to whistle as he crosses the street
Seems embarrassed to be there.
Oh, think twice, cause it’s another day for
You and me in paradise.
Oh, think twice, cause it’s another day for you,
You and me in paradise,
Think about it.
She calls out to the man on the street.
He can see she’s been crying,
She’s got blisters on the soles of her feet
She can’t walk but she’s trying
Oh, think twice, cause it’s another day for
You and me in paradise.
Oh, think twice, it’s just another day for you,
You and me in paradise.
Just think about it.
Oh Lord, is there nothing more anybody can do
Oh Lord, there must be something you can say.
You can tell from the lines on her face
You can see that she’s been there,
Probably been moved on from every place
‘Cause she didn’t fit in there.
Oh, think twice, cause it’s another day for
You and me in paradise.
Oh, think twice, it’s just another day for you,
You and me in paradise.
Just think about it.
It’s just another day for you and me in paradise,
It’s just another day for you and me in paradise
Just think about it.
About the Lyricist
Philip Collins (1951 – ) is a British musician, singer, song-writer, record producer and actor. He was the drummer and lead singer of the rock band Genesis. His most successful singles include In the Air Tonight, One More Night, Another Day in Paradise and I Wish It Would Rain Down. Collins has been celebrated for his contributions to the pop music canon – both as a solo artist and a member of Genesis. Among other honours, his solo work has earned him eight Grammys, an Academy award (Oscar), a Brit award for the British Album of the year, and many more. In 1999, he was
honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Let’s Rewind and Rejoice
- What do you think the woman in the street really needs?
- How does the man respond to the woman’s call?
- Why does the writer ask us to think twice?
- Why can’t the woman walk?
- Comment on the significance of the line ‘… is there nothing more anybody can do’.
- Why is the woman always being asked to move on?
- Do you think the woman shows perseverance? Give reasons.
- What, in your opinion, is the message of the song?
Let’s Appreciate
1. Identify the poetic devices in the song and complete the table.
Refrains
Anaphora
2. Do the man’s actions reveal the general attitude of society to the homeless? Give reasons.
3. The central theme of the song ‘Another Day in Paradise’ is the social indifference to the poor and the homeless. Write a brief appreciation of the song, focusing on its theme, images and poetic devices
Let’s perform
Shall we attempt a choreography of the song ‘Another Day in Paradise’? Prepare a script detailing the movements and gestures to capture the central idea of the song. You may perform it in groups.
