This poignant narrative delves into the complexities of dreams, love, and the harsh realities of fame. The lyrics paint a story of a young man who leaves his lover behind in pursuit of stardom. He's drawn to the allure of fame and fortune, symbolized by 'Versace', 'gold Camaro', and 'sunswept poolside riches'. However, his journey leads him down a path of disillusionment as he becomes entrapped in superficiality and loses touch with his roots. His former lover expresses feelings of loss and regret but also bitterness towards his choices. The recurring phrase "I settle for a ghost" reinforces her acceptance of their lost relationship and her lingering attachment to what once was. Ultimately, it serves as a critique on the destructive nature of fame and the sacrifices made for it.
The Other Side of Paradise
Lyrics
When I was young and stupid my love
Left to be a rock and roll star
He told me, "Please don't worry"
Wise little smile that spoke so safely
He booked a one way ticket
Out west, that's where they'd make it
Six kids stuck in a bedsit
To sunswept poolside riches
He met a girl who wore Versace
Pink feather coats and jumbo jewellery
Gonna be a hoop phenomenon
He's gonna be Hakeem Olajuwon
He's got a gold Camaro
He said over the payphone
I try to keep my cool but
My life turns in slow motion
Bye bye baby blue
I wish you could see the wicked truth
Caught up in a rush, it's killing you
Screaming at the sun, you blow into
Curled up in a grip when we were us
Fingers in a fist like you might run
I settle for a ghost I never knew
Superparadise I held on to
But I settle for a ghost
Where I was from in NOLA no one
Left to be a rock and roll star
He'd stay and treat his lady
Give everything to his new baby
I miss him, don't you blame me
That boy went stone cold crazy
Caught up in camera lust he's
Chasing that pappy pipe dream
I know you don't but I
I know you don't but I still try
My thunder shook him down
My thunder came and shook him down
That girl is gone but I
That girl is gone but I still try
I think it's over now
The bullet hit but maybe not
I feel so fucking numb
It hits my head and I feel numb
My body's looking wrong
My body's looking wrong
My body's looking wrong
Bye bye baby blue
I wish you could see the wicked truth
Caught up in a rush, it's killing you
Screaming at the sun you blow into
Curled up in a grip when we were us
Fingers in a fist like you might run
I settle for a ghost I never knew
Superparadise I held on to
But I settle for a ghost
Writer(s): David Algernon Bayley
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
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