Homeless Persons' Memorial Day Top 100 Songs
Song #7
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Phil Collins
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the Corner."
"Another Day in Paradise," was recorded by Collins as a single in 1989. Collins sings the song from a third-person perspective, as he observes a man crossing the street to ignore a homeless woman, and he implores listeners not to turn a blind eye to homelessness because, by drawing a religious allusion, "it's just another day for you and me in paradise". Collins also appeals directly to God by singing: "Oh Lord, is there nothing more anybody can do? Oh Lord, there must be something you can say." Between verses Collins implores listeners to, "Think about it."
The song was his 7th number one record. It was the last number one record of the eighties and the first of the nineties and Collins won a Grammy for his effort.
"Another Day in Paradise," was recorded by Collins as a single in 1989. Collins sings the song from a third-person perspective, as he observes a man crossing the street to ignore a homeless woman, and he implores listeners not to turn a blind eye to homelessness because, by drawing a religious allusion, "it's just another day for you and me in paradise". Collins also appeals directly to God by singing: "Oh Lord, is there nothing more anybody can do? Oh Lord, there must be something you can say." Between verses Collins implores listeners to, "Think about it."
The song was his 7th number one record. It was the last number one record of the eighties and the first of the nineties and Collins won a Grammy for his effort.
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"Another Day In Paradise"
Lyrics
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
'Cause it's another day for you and me in paradise
Oh, think twice
'Cause it's another day for 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
'Cause it's another day for you
You and me in paradise
Just 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 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
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
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