Hell in Paradise
Yoko Ono
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Ah - Ah - This is hell in paradise, We're all asleep or paralyzed. Why are we scared to verbalize Our multicolor dreams? When will we come to realize, We're all stoned or pacified, While the boogie men organize Their multilevel schemes? Underqualified for love, Overqualified for life, Sticking our heads in slime, Thinking we're in our prime. Mesmerized by mythology, Hypnotized by ideology, Antagonized by reality, Vandalized by insanity, Desensitized by fraternity, Sanitized by policy, Jeopardized by lunacy. Huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh.... This is hell! Penalized by apathy And living in the world of fantasy. Dancing on hot coal, waiting for the last call, It's adam's ball, eve's call. Wake up, shake up, check out, work out, speak out, Reach out, it's time to, time to, time to, To, to, to, to, to, to, to, to, to, to, to. This is hell in paradise, None of us wish to recognize. But do we want them to materialize An endangered species? Mobilize transition, With inspiration for life.
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10 facts about this song
Release"Hell in Paradise" was released in 1985, part of Yoko Ono's solo rock album titled "Starpeace."
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Music VideoA music video was distinctly produced for "Hell in Paradise," portraying Ono in multiple forms, including nature scenes and war footage.
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Commercial SuccessThe single, contrary to several of Ono's previous releases, experienced success in the U.S dance chart, reaching number 16.
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MessageThe lyrics of "Hell in Paradise" emphasize strong themes of social justice and world peace.
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RemixLike other songs by Yoko Ono, "Hell in Paradise" was remixed in 2016 and re-released for a new generation of listeners.
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CompositionThe song follows the genre of new wave music, blending experimental elements with pop and rock.
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ControversyAs with many of Yoko Ono's works, "Hell in Paradise" was widely discussed and sometimes criticized for its bold message and innovative approach to music.
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ReviewsThe powerful and direct lyrics of "Hell in Paradise" were specifically praised by critics.
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Re-InterpretationsLater, other artists covered the song, notably the techno duo Leæther Strip in 2019.
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Influence"Hell in Paradise” is often credited for introducing a new approach to pop music, integrating unique sounds and lyrical content.
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