Run to Paradise
Choirboys
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Baby, you were always gonna be the one You only ever did it just for fun But you run to paradise Jenny, I'll meet you at the grocery store You don't need a friend when you can score You run to paradise Johnny, we were always best of friends Stick together and defend But you run to paradise And mamma, now don't you worry 'bout me anymore And I see you crying at the door When I run to paradise That's right, they had it all worked out You were young and blonde And you could never do wrong That's right, they were so surprised You opened their eyes up (Opened their eyes up) Opened their eyes up [Chorus] You don't want anyone (You don't, you don't, open your eyes up) You don't want anyone (You don't, you're no fool) Don't tell me, this is paradise (Open your eyes up) You don't want anyone (You don't, open your eyes up) You don't want anyone (You don't, you're no fool) Don't tell me, this is paradise Good times, why'd I let 'em slip away Why'd I let them slip away 'Cause I lived in paradise Run to paradise Run to paradise Run to paradise Jesus says it's gonna be alright He's gonna pat my back So I can walk in the light (that's right) You don't mind if I abuse myself So I can hold my head up (Hold my head up) Hold my head up [Chorus] You don't want anyone (You don't, hold my head up) You don't want anyone (You don't, you're no fool) Don't tell me, this is paradise (Open your eyes up) You don't need anyone (Open your eyes up) You don't need anyone You'll tell me, this is paradise [Chorus x2]
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Written by: Bradley Charles Carr, Mark Dixon Gable
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY LTD
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10 facts about this song
Release DateThe original "Run to Paradise" by Choirboys was released in May 1987.
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Chart PerformanceSkitz's version charted at #16 on the ARIA Singles Chart.
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Songwriter creditsThe song was written by Choirboys members Mark Gable and Ian Hulme.
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CertificationsThe Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) certified "Run to Paradise" as gold for shipments of 35,000 copies in 1987 and platinum for 70,000 in 2018.
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Anniversary editionAn Anniversary Edition was released in 2017, marking 30 years since the original release of the song.
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Remix ReleaseA Remix by Nick Skitz, an Australian DJ and producer, was released in 2004.
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GenreThe remix by Nick Skitz is a dance/electronic reinterpretation of the original rock song.
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Music VideoThe music video for the Nick Skitz version features performance clips of Choirboys and images of Nick Skitz DJing.
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Pop CultureThe original Choirboys version of "Run to Paradise" is regularly played at Australian sporting events and features in the soundtrack of the 2008 video game "Rugby League 2: World Cup Edition".
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LegacyIn 2001, the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) ranked "Run to Paradise" as the 33rd-best Australian song of all time, showcasing its lasting popularity and musical impact.
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