Story Behind The Song
Singer loses his lover and wishes things turned out better. Lyrics imply they are in Hawaii but do not specifically say so, it could be any tropical island.
Song Description
Acoustic guitars with a bluesy, Americana feel. Vocal plaintiff and sad.
| Song Length |
3:51 |
Genre |
Blues - General, Folk - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Cheerless, Poignant |
Subject |
Sadness, Heartbreak |
| Similar Artists |
unknown |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
In Hell In Paradise
Your clothes are packed and your bags by the door
The taxi's waiting to take you to the airport
You're leaving the big island tonight
Taking that midnight mainland flight
And I'm here in hell in paradise
The old places we hung out just won't be the same
Every wave into shore seems like it whispers your name
Watching that yellow taxi roll out of sight
I know I'm in for a long lonely night
And I'm here in hell in paradise
I hope you find what you're searching for (I really do)
But don't be surprised if it gets up and walks right out your door
I'll think about you when that big red sun's setting down
Or I'm laid out on the beach with a million stars all around
A letter now and then would really be nice
I'll read it with my tequila over ice
And I'm here in hell in paradise