Story Behind The Song
This cool pop-bossa-rumba style song expresses a real desire to stay in an island paradise using a mature female lead along with smooth male background vocals.
Song Description
This cool pop-bossa-rumba style song expresses a real desire to stay in an island paradise using a mature female lead along with smooth male background vocals. Performed by Cynthia Bowen. Words & music by Curtis D. Butler. Copyright 2001 by Curtis D. Butler.
| Song Length |
2:47 |
Genre |
Latin - Mambo, Latin - General |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Relaxed, Cool |
Subject |
Paradise, Beach |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1970 - 1979 |
Lyrics
I Wish I'd Never Have To
I wish I'd never have to pack away my favorite sandals
Then I'd always have the chance to dance around in the sand
I wish I'd never have to gather up my garland and put it away
Then I'd always have the chance to play as much as I can
Chorus
That's why I wish I'd never have to leave my Paradise
I wish I'd never have to say Hello and Goodbye
I wish I'd never have to put away my towel and lotion
Then I'd always have the chance to stay and bathe in the sun
I wish I'd never have to fold away my swimsuit and call it a day
Then I'd always have the joys of island flavor and fun
Chorus
That's why I wish I'd never have to leave my Paradise
I wish I'd never have to say Hello and Goodbye
Stay in paradise
Oh, won't you stay in paradise
Oh, won't you
I wish I'd never have to leave my island home tomorrow
Then I'd always have the fruits of paradise as a treat
I wish I'd never have to tie and tag my baggage and call it a day
Then I'd always feel calypso music moving my feet
Chorus
That's why I wish I'd never have to leave my Paradise
I wish I'd never have to say Hello and Goodbye
Stay in Paradise
Oh, won't you stay in paradise
Oh, won't you stay in paradise