I’m in a place you can call paradise

With all you need close at hand

The people are great, the weather is beautiful

But it’s good to know where you stand

 

I’m in a place that’s really wonderful

With lovely palm trees, save and sound

But all this happiness has a mirror side

If you take a good look around

 

‘Cause in the wee wee hours of the day

You can see people looking for crumbs of our way

You see them grab and search in every garbage bin

‘Cause what we leave behind is for them a nice win

 

Who can see through the gates of illusion?

Can you tell me what the real world is,

Did you find the right solution?

To be happy with the gifts that life has in store

Is definitely the real deal because

Nothing brings you more

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I feel so privileged that I could stay right here

In joy and sunshine all is fair

While in the country where I come from

The days are short, your worst nightmare

 

It’s an old story, because none of us ever choose

The in’s and out’s of the place where we were born

Everyone forms their own life that’s what they say      

But if the start is good, the game is easier to play

 

Who can see through the doors of perception?

Can you tell me what the real world is?

Did you find the right direction?

To be happy with the gifts that life has in store

Is definitely the real deal because nothing brings you more

 

I’m in a place you can call paradise

With all you need close at hand

The people are great, the weather is beautiful

But it’s good to know where you stand

 

Good to know where you stand

Where, you stand, you stand

Where, you stand, oh oh oh

(Where you stand) (Ja)