Paper Sun
Def Leppard
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Does it hurt to remember Does it help to forget Do you know what you started When you lit the fuse of regret There's not a reason why you've come undone There's nothing left to justify, this can't go on There's nothing left inside as I walk this broken land Cause you're living on a paper sun Blind to all the damage done Living on a paper sun Waiting for the tide to turn Living on a paper sun You can't hide and you can't run All your dreams have come and gone Living on a paper sun Do you still hear 'em screamin' And does the fear make you run Is the anger inside of you A gift from father to son I don't believe in you, you've come undone I don't believe in what you do, this can't go on I don't believe in you as I walk this broken land Cause you're living on a paper sun Blind to all the damage done Living on a paper sun Waiting for the tide to turn Living on a paper sun You can't hide and you can't run All your dreams have come and gone Living on a paper You will discover the way to suffer And like no other you feed the fire There's not a reason why you've come undone There's nothing left to justify, this can't go on There's nothing left inside as I walk this broken land Cause you're living on a paper sun Blind to all the damage done Living on a paper sun Waiting for the tide to turn Living on a paper sun Waiting for the night All your dreams have come and gone
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Written by: CAMPBELL, COLLEN, ELLIOTT, SAVAGE, WOODROFFE
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12 facts about this song
Album Debut"Paper Sun" is featured in the band's 1999 album titled "Euphoria."
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Genre ClassificationThe song following the genre of Hard Rock with some mix of alternative rock, has a touch of the band's traditional melodic rock power ballad.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, "Paper Sun" was not released as a single, so it didn't reach any chart positions.
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Song Inspiration"Paper Sun" was inspired by the Omagh bombing in Northern Ireland in 1998.
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Music CreativityThe song is characterized by its dark vibe and moodiness with plenty of power chords and layered guitar parts.
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Song's CompositionThe song was written by band members Joe Elliot, Phil Collen, Rick Savage, and Vivian Campbell, along with song writer Marty Frederiksen.
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Duration"Paper Sun" is the longest track on the Euphoria album, running at 5 minutes and 27 seconds long.
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Live PerformancesThroughout the years, "Paper Sun" has been rarely played live by the band.
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Initial Reception"Paper Sun" received positive reviews from fans who appreciated the band's ability to evolve their sound without losing their core elements.
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Recording ProcessThe recording of the song took place at Joe’s Garage (Dublin, Ireland) and Bow Lane (Dublin, Ireland) among other locations.
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Production"Paper Sun" is produced by Pete Woodroffe with Def Leppard. Pete Woodroffe has been a longtime collaborator with the band in both production and songwriting.
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LegacyDespite not being released as a single, the track has become a fan favorite and represents the band's experimentation with their sound in the 1990s.
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