Another Day In Paradise - I.L.E. Jones
Hey Babe, ain’t it nice…living here in Paradise…a 24/7 holiday.Anything you want, anything you need, the Man’s right there anxious to please,
And keep you satisfied.
Need a car? Clothes? TV set? More credit cards? That ain’t no sweat,
Just ask and ye shall receive.
When they come knocking on your door, just take your stamps and vote for more,
And say “Praise the Lord” & “I believe!”
It’s another day in Paradise. Count your blessings and don’t think twice,
About the boulder on your shoulder…let it roll.
Ain’t got no worries, have it made in the shade,
Just keep on drinking the kool-aid. Turn off your mind, and let it roll.
Hey Babe, ain’t it great…in paradise you can celebrate, Anything you want to, day or night.
Music’s playing in the air, and folks are dancing everywhere, it’s a sight for sore eyes to see.
You don’t need money, don’t need cash, The Man’s got an endless stash,
Deep pockets that will never run dry.
So put a smile on your face, and grab yourself another taste, of that sweet American Pie.
It’s another day in Paradise. Thank your lucky stars and don’t think twice…
About the boulder on your shoulder…let it roll.
Ain’t got no worries, got it made in the shade,
Just keep on drinking the kool-aid. Turn off your mind, and let it roll.
It’s a Brave New World, but it’s still Home Sweet Home,
With Big Brother and his eye in the sky..
So babe take another free hit off that big government tit, and feel that pure Socialism high.
Hey babe, ain’t it nice, living here in Paradise, relax and enjoy your stay.
Get all you can while the gettin’s good, then knock on wood,
Because you know The Man giveith, and he takeith away.
It’s another day in Paradise. Count your blessings and don’t think twice,
About the boulder on your shoulder…let it roll.
Ain’t got no troubles, no worries, we got it made in the shade,
Just keep on drinking the kool-aid, babe. Turn off your mind, and let it roll.
I believe you can’t believe everything you see, In a world of smoke and mirrors, that hide reality.
From the newsroom to the classroom, I question what they swear is true,
Yes I do.
I believe you can’t believe everything you hear,
From movie stars and heroes, and the leaders we hold dear,
From the pulpit to the podium, I question what they swear is true,
Yes I do. Yes I do…
I believe the good times will return.
I believe the Flame of Love will always burn.
And I believe that there’s a place in the sun, for everyone to live and learn...
I Believe!
I believe you can’t believe everything you read,
In scrolls and manuscripts inspired by avarice and by greed.
From the temples to the treasuries, I question what they swear is true,
Yes I do. Yes I do…
I believe the good times will return.
I believe the Flame of Love will always burn.
And I believe that there’s a place in the sun, for everyone to live and learn...
I believe that We the People have gotten lost along the way,
Fat cats and bureaucrats have gone and led us all astray,
And I believe what goes around comes back around, and the devil will get his due…
…you know it’s true.
I believe, that the good times will return...
And I believe the Flame of Love will always burn.
And I believe that there’s a place in the sun, for everyone to live and learn...
I Believe!
all music and lyrics 2011 Aielli
When this crazy world throws you a curve, Keep your cool, man, don’t you loose your nerve,
It’s just a bump, a bump in the road.
When your lover calls, and tells you “Adios!”
Don’t come unglued, no need to give up the ghost,
It’s just a bump, a bump in the road.
It’s just another little, crazy little bump in the road.
It’s just a bump, a bump in the road.
On the highway of life everybody’s got to carry their load.
Don’t get your shorts in a twist, now don’t go blowing a fuse,
God knows we don’t need no more people singing the blues,
It’s just a ba-ba-ba-ba-ba, bump in the road.
Now when you’re knocking on the door of hope and dreams,
They shout “Get Lost!”…..man, don’t come apart at the seams,
It’s just a bump, a bump in the road.
It’s just another little, crazy little bump in the road.
It’s just a bump, a bump in the road.
Down the highway of life everybody’s got to carry the load.
Don’t talk about checking out, don’t jump in front of a train,
When you get knocked down, get right back up again,
It’s just a ba-ba-ba-ba-ba, a bump in the road.
It’s just a ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-bump, a bump in the road.
It’s a bump…just a bump…it’s just a bump…it’s just a bump….
It’s just a bump, a bump in the road.
Down the highway of life, you know we all got to carry the load.
Shit happens every day, ain’t no one immune,
Don’t cry yourself a river, there’s a better tune…
It’s just a ba-ba-ba-ba-ba… a bump in the road.
I’ve been drinking, and thinking how crazy life can be.Sitting here smoking, and soaking in the cold reality.
There’s no Rhyme or reason, or time of the season, it happens rain or shine.
It doesn’t matter honey, if you’ve got money, or haven’t got a dime.
The best laid plans of mice and men, you know they sometimes go astray.
You can say your prayers and take special care, babe,
But it happens any way…
Shit happens, it happens, it’s always going to happen, doesn’t matter Who you are.
Shit happens, it happens, you know it’s going to happen, you can run but you won’t get far.
Without a clue, right out of the blue, like a brain-freeze on 10.
In your crib, your car, or headed to a star, or watching the tide come in.
Right & Wrong don’t have to play along, there’s no need in crying about what’s fair.
The hands of Fate they don’t discriminate, and Lady Luck she don’t care…
Shit happens, it happens, it’s always going to happen, doesn’t matter Who you are.
Shit happens, it happens, you know it’s going to happen, you can run but you won’t get far.
I’m still drinking, still thinking … just living the best I can.
We know it’s coming, but we keep on running, until it all finally hits the fan.
The best laid plans of mice and men, yeah don’t you know they go astray.
So say your prayers and wear clean underwear, babe,
Because you know what the Wise Men say….
Shit happens, it happens, it’s always going to happen, doesn’t matter Who you are.
Shit happens, it happens, you know it’s going to happen, you can run but you won’t get far.
Would you believe you’ve got control over me.Everything you do just blows my mind.
Looking at you, it all looks so go to me.
And when you say Hi!, well that’s how you make me feel.
I am easily impressed by you.
Say what you will, you know I will listen.
Or don’t say a thing… and I still will understand.
I am easily impressed by you.
By you …every thing you say …
By you …every thing you do …
…by you.
Yes, I...I'm easily impressed by you.
New York city doesn’t take no pity, On the hackers and the crackers and the nowhere man.
L.A. California does their best to warn you,
You better be ready when the Big One comes.
Viva Las Vagas, where the Jokers rape us,
And the wheelers and the dealers like to steal the show.
Doctors in Austin Texas cure the anorexics,
With a taco and a nacho and rock n roll.
You can’t live forever, but you damn sure live for today.
The time has come, to have some fun.
Before the whole wide world (baby) comes undone.
To find your dream, and a place in the sun,
You got to start looking out for number one.
London/Paris got the crazy terrorist,
With the rippers and the strippers and the vampires.
And on the Rivera, the bikinis dare you,
To turn the other cheek and let it all hang out.
You can go Down Under, where the women thunder,
And go surfing on the great whites and the kangaroos.
The lovers use caution when they play in Austin,
Where a senoritas’ kisses send you back to school.
You can’t live forever. But you can damn sure live for today.
The time has come, to have some fun.
Before the whole wide world (baby) comes undone.
To find your dream, and a place in the sun,
You better start looking out for number one.
Nobody lives forever, but you can damn sure live for today…
The time has come, to have some fun.
Before the whole wide world comes undone.
To find your dream, and a place in the sun,
You better start looking out for number, number, number one.
The time has come, to have some fun.
Before this great big world comes undone.
To find your dream, and a place in the sun,
You better start looking out for number one.
There was a time it was commonly heard, That a man is only as good as his word,
And to Always be sure what you say and do,
Because you know one day it all might come back on you.
Well now, I'm not the only one looking for more,
Than a bunch of empty promises, and another war. . .
When It's All Said And Done, will you have done what you said,
Every vow that was spoken to the hearts that you led.
And the dream that you promised, was it all in your head,
When It's All Said And Done, will you have done…oh yeah… what you said.
Now there in the papers, on the web and TV,
You say you got the answer, how it ought to be,
You keep on telling me, that you're the one,
And the best of times are still yet to come.
Well now, I'm not the only one able to tell,
That the way things are going, they're going all to hell. . .
When It's All Said And Done, will you have done what you said,
Every vow that was spoken to the hearts that you bled.
And the dream that you promised, was it all in your head,
When It's All Said And Done, will you have done…oh yeah… what you said.
If I had a dollar for every time I heard you say,
You were going to make some changes, I’d be a Millionaire today!
When It's All Said And Done, will you have done what you said,
Every vow that was spoken to the hearts that you bled.
And the dream that you promised, was it all in your head,
When It's All Said And Done, will you have done, what you said….now When it’s all (repeat)
And if you see me, best walk on by. After all these years, I’m really not the same guy.
Been down too many roads, mostly nothing but dead ends,
With way too many lovers, and too few friends.
I’m a Changed Man, a changed man, I’m not the boy you knew.
I’m a changed man, a changed man, and all because of you.
I’ve gotten older, I’m sure you can tell, from driving too many miles, on that Highway to Hell.
( or )
I’ve gotten older, it’s plain to see, I never thought that this disease, would ever happen to me.
I’m not as smart as I use to be…when I knew every reason why,
But now things that use to make me happy, only make me want to cry.
I’m a Changed Man, a changed man, I’m not the boy you knew.
I’m a changed man, a changed man, and all because of you.
My 20-20 hindsight, it still crystal clear. And you know, it even gets better, after just a couple of beers.
And so if you see me, Please just walk on by.
There’s nothing here worth saving. Do us both a favor, and don’t even try.
I’m a Changed Man, a changed man, I’m not the boy you knew.
I’m a changed man, a changed man, and all because of you.
Where I belong, Where I belong,
Where I belong is here with you.
There’s no other time, no other day,
There’s no other place, there’s no other way.
Here in this life,
There’s only one place for me…
Where I belong, where I belong,
Where I belong is here with you.
There’s no where. There's no where. There is no where else.
There’s no one. There is no one. No one else for me.
Where I belong, Where I belong,
Where I belong is here with you…Is right here with you.
I don’t care about the past, your secrets you can keep.Or about the names I hear you (go and) whisper in your sleep.
I don’t care how many dreams you have, that you’ll never see come true,
I’ll take my chances with you.
I don’t care how many ways the world has changed your mind.
I don’t care if you’re afraid that now you’re running out of time.
I don’t care how long you say your little heart’s been broke/torn in two,
I’ll take my chances with you.
I’ll take my chance with you.
It doesn’t matter what’s been said or done, or Proven to be true.
It’s not a perfect world, (it’ll) never be that way.
Love’s a chance we take every day, and I’ll take my chances with you.
Now I don’t care where all the good and all the bad will lead.
I don’t care if there’s not a damn thing left anymore to believe.
I don’t care Why the gates of Heaven may not ever let you through,
I’ll take my chances with you.
Every time that I see your face, every time I feel your love (I wonder),
With all my sins if a chance with you is a chance I’m worthy of,
If I’m worthy of…
I don’t care if you have seen the writing on the wall.
Or how many times the hands of fate have made you beg and crawl.
I don’t care Why the gates of Heaven, will never you through,
I’ll take my chances …
I’ll take my chance with you.
It doesn’t matter to me what’s been said or done, or proven to be true.
It’s not a perfect world, it’ll never be that way.
Love’s a chance we take every day, and I’ll take my chances with you.