Another Day in Paradise
Phil Collins
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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, it's another day for you and me in paradise Oh think twice, 'cause it's just 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, 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 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, 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, paradise Just think about it, paradise, just think about it Paradise, paradise, paradise
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Written by: Phil Collins
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7 facts about this song
Release and Chart Performance"Another Day in Paradise" was released by Phil Collins as a single in November 1989.
- The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and peaked at number 2 in the UK Singles Chart.
- Brandy and Ray J covered the song and released their version in 2001, which also achieved significant chart success, peaking at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song's MessageThe song has a profound social message, highlighting the issue of homelessness.
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Awards and AchievementsPhil Collins' version of "Another Day in Paradise" won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1991.
- Despite its controversy, the song has been covered by several artists across the world due to its powerful message.
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Composition and LyricsThe song is composed in the key of D Major and has a slow tempo of 86 beats per minute.
- Its lyrics were written by Phil Collins himself and are a social commentary on the ignorance of those who are fortunate towards those who are less fortunate.
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Brandy's Cover with Brother Ray JIn 2001, R&B artist Brandy and her brother Ray J covered "Another Day in Paradise". Their version was produced by famous duo Rodney Jerkins and Fred Jerkins III.
- Brandy's cover is different from the original, featuring harmonies and a modern R&B beat. Despite these differences, Brandy and Ray J's version remains respectful to the original song.
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Hank Marvin's Instrumental VersionMusician Hank Marvin, known for his instrumental prowess, also covered "Another Day in Paradise" in a more instrumental light.
- Marvin's version was on the 1997 album "Into the Light", which mostly consists of covers of hit songs rendered in Marvin's unique style.
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Music VideosThe music video for Brandy and Ray J's version was directed by Billie Woodruff and features scenes of different kinds of human suffering around the world.
- Phil Collins' version doesn’t have a standard music video, but rather a live performance video shot during his Serious Hits...Live! Tour in 1990.
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