THE OTHER SIDE OF PARADISE by michael backhouse

This is a song which has different meanings to different people. I like that. I have put together a slideshow video to accompany it. Lyrics below. Comments are invited. THE OTHER SIDE OF PARADISE (Words and Music by Michael Backhouse 2004) Chasing shadows in the evening My small time world is so unreal Love is just around the corner Or at least that s how I feel On the other side of paradise I cannot make it on my own Grand ambitions take a tumbling And all the things I ve ever known All the things I ve ever known The erosion of illusion Lost in some scenario Neon lights and crowded avenues It s connections, who you know Memories crashing down and burning A world of smiles and mannequins Scratching underneath the surface Things aren t always what they seem Things aren t always what they seem Hurting others in the name of love Not enough to pay th