Prisoners in Paradise
Europe
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I want to learn how to fly I want to be respected I want to get lucky I want to get out of this dump I just want to watch TV I want to be loved I want to be different I want a brother and sister I'd just rather be forgotten I want to save the world I want to be understood I want to be rich Man, I just want to be somebody Julie's got the word today She lost her job just one last pay Life don't come easy anymore Still strugglin' on by herself Got a picture of Jimmy There on the shelf And she looks at him and says Why did we let it go I know that sometimes baby We didn't see things eye-to-eye But I got just one question Did we have to say goodbye Just like prisoners in paradise Still far from heaven's door We had it all but still we Wanted more Now I realize that I can't Turn back the future's here To stay but hey We're just children of tomorrow Hangin' on to yesterday Jimmy still recalls the night When he took his guitar And headed on out To find the big time That was his dream He gave up his past And made it alright But there's something missin' In his heart tonight Sometimes what you want Ain't what you need He misses drivin' down To the lake at night Holdin' his baby In his arms so tight Ain't it hard to find illusions When you're livin' in a memory Just like prisoners in paradise So close but yet so far There will come a time No matter who you are When you ask yourself Was it right or wrong For me to turn away but hey We're just children of tomorrow Hangin' on to yesterday
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Written by: Joey Tempest
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10 facts about this song
Album Creation"Prisoners in Paradise" is the title track from Europe's fifth studio album. The album was released on 23 September 1991.
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Line-UpThe band's line-up for this album involved Joey Tempest on vocals, John Norum and Kee Marcello on guitars, John Levén on bass, and Ian Haugland on drums.
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Radio PopularityThough it wasn't their most renowned song, "Prisoners in Paradise" did receive regular airplay on rock stations.
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Critical ReceptionWhile Europe is most famed for their hit single "The Final Countdown," "Prisoners in Paradise" was well received by critics and fans. Many praise it for being one of their more melodically rich and emotionally resonant tracks.
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Song's MeaningThe song "Prisoners in Paradise" is about life on the road while touring, which often leads to feelings of longing for home and isolation, despite the exciting locales and seemingly glamorous lifestyle.
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ProducerThe album "Prisoners in Paradise" was produced by Beau Hill. He is also known for working with other rock bands like Ratt and Warrant.
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Single Release"Prisoners in Paradise" was also released as a single but unlike "The Final Countdown," it didn't make significant chart impact.
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Popularity DeclineThe album "Prisoners in Paradise" was released at a time when grunge was starting to take over the music scene. The change in musical taste contributed to the song and album not being as commercially successful as previous Europe releases.
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Post-ReleaseFollowing the release of this album, Europe went on hiatus until reuniting in 2003 with the original band members, including John Norum.
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VideoThe video for "Prisoners in Paradise" features the band performing in different locations, including beaches and urban settings. It visually represents the feeling of being trapped despite being in 'paradise.'
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