I like to be in a good mood,
You say that’s too much to ask;
My work improves when I’m feeling good
You say, why, that’s blasphemous!
We’ve been together for so long now,
This game is going nowhere;
We’re lonely as a planet moving around
In a silent deep space!
I love to share a good show,
You say a fence is man’s best friend;
When I don’t feel owned by what I own,
You say, what’s wrong with you then?
But if I‘m to break down in tears
And darkness spills from my sides;
I’m the last you wish to come near
Please don’t leave me to die!
Oh Planet Paradise,
Shower me with brightness;
Glory in your eyes
Wrapped in layers of sadness!
Planet Paradise,
Let your beauty dazzle;
Out of mind, out of sight
Sets a dangerous model!
Planet Paradise,
Home of the imperfect;
Libido in disguise:
Your love is no secret!
Planet Paradise,
Everything must go;
Bags under your eyes,
Windows to the soul!
Planet Paradise, my futuristic baby,
What’s there to not get?
At times it feels like Dangerfield (Rodney),
Like I don’t get no respect!
credits
from Planet Paradise,
released March 21, 2019
Words: A. El-Motassem
Music: A. El-Motassem/ F. Lonberg-Holm
Fred L-Holm: Cello/ Electric bass
Eivind Opsvik: Drums
Ahmed El-Motassem: Vvocals, percussion
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