Story Behind The Song
Spending time on the island and capturing that summertime feeling.
Song Description
Summing up some of the many summer experiences on Martha's Vineyard, fishing, going to the Black Dog, catching a ring on the merry go round at the agricultural fair, etc.
| Song Length |
2:27 |
Genre |
World - Reggae/Caribbean |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Joyful, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Happiness, Beach |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1990 - 1999 |
Lyrics
Paradise
I was looking for someplace to call my home
Like the pictures in books and in fables
'Till I stumbled upon this paradise
And I'll stay here as long as I'm able
'Cause the beaches are clean and the air is pure
And the fish fill the clear blue sea
And the grapes from the Vineyard fill my glass
Yes, life is as good as can be
(Chorus)
I leave my worries at the shore
Kick up my heals, relax
Who could ask for more
I can catch a brass ring on the merry-go-round
Spend a day at the annual fair
Take a walk on the beach with my old black dog
And happiness fills the air
(Repeat Chorus)
I was looking for someplace to call my home
Like the pictures in books and in fables
'Till I stumbled upon this paradise
And I'll stay here as long as I'm able
I found a paradise
My island paradise