Paradise
Amerie, LL Cool J
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10 If you need me baby I'm, for, real The rest of your life, I'll take you to paradise, If you want it baby just, be, real The rest of your life, I'll take you to paradise, I'm gonna give-a-you all my love, yeah We went through this before Actin' like the L's can't bag 'em no more Nightgown draggin' on the heated marble floor Flash Cartier when you open up the door, slide these on baby So butter, still relate to the gutter Just your life style's different, spirit uplifted Fell in love with a cat who's gifted Turn you back to paradise, damn I missed it Pop a bottle, light a purple candle I got somethin' that you can't quite handle, that's why you love me Pour bubbly, glow from the flame make your skin shine lovely I'm saying baby Touch it why don'tcha (oh) touch it why don'tcha (oh) Touch it why don'tcha (hey) touch it why don'tcha (mm) Hey girl, aw, girl! Hey girl, I want to rock your world [Chorus] If you need me baby I'm, for, real The rest of your life, I'll take you to paradise, (Paradise, is very nice) If you want it baby just, be, real The rest of your life, I'll take you to paradise (uh, uh) I'm gonna give-a-you all my love, yeah Next phase is this Black sand, Tahiti, ten days to reminisce God's my witness (uh) I paid the price for paradise, so I'm livin' this I never limit myself, the L's fearless Lay back while I illuminate the darkness Like it smooth don'tcha Make it move won'tcha, think I won't? Take you to your peak I know them other cats don't And it won't stop, this is beyond paper First I get your mind right, then I might drape ya Never pimpin', raise my girls well Young thoroughbreds get schooled by Uncle L.L. See-double, L tattooed on the bubble I lay the mink down, let you walk over a puddle True love is so rare But don't you worry I ain't going nowhere [Chorus] Trust me, trust me, trust, me, baby Rest of your life I'll take you to paradise I'll take you to paradise, oh So won't you try me, try me, try, this, lady Rest of your life I'll take you to paradise I'm gonna give-a-you all my love, yeah Belly to belly, one hand on the jelly At the telly on the celly, get that money Elle Please believe it, if the mind can conceive it Then the man can achieve it, you gotta breathe it And I breathe deep, I'm one with the universe Minimum, ten percent go to God first Lay back baby, close your eyes Ice on the pinky finger froze your thighs So much shade baby, the water bed fries Walk around nude in the suite yelling, "Recognize!" Do your dance, baby pour me a class It feels so good to have the world in a smash Touch it why don'tcha (oh) touch it why don't ya (oh) Touch it why don'tcha (hey) touch it why don't ya (mm) Hey girl, aw, girl! Hey girl, I want to rock your world [Chorus] Yea yea, gotta keep your eyes on the prize baby Sky's the limit If you can see it, you can be it Ha ha, it's on you, word up Everybody put your hands in the air It's high time baby One love, one God, recognize If you need me, just call me Said if you want me, just be for real And if you like me, come and talk to me And if you want me, tell me how you feel [Chorus]
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Written by: Curtis James Jackson, Kenneth Burke, Allan Wayne Felder, Norma J. Wright, Samuel J. Barnes, Jean Claude Olivier, Amerie Rogers, James Todd Smith
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Artist Assistance"Paradise" is a song performed by American rapper LL Cool J. The singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor has had a multifaceted career in the entertainment industry.
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CollaborationThe song features American R&B singer Amerie. The collaboration between the two artists resulted in a melodious blend of rap and soulful vocals.
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Release Date"Paradise" was released as a single in 2002, the same year its mother album "10" was released.
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Success ChartDespite being a non-album single, the song reached number 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, which attests to its popularity.
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AlbumThe song is included in LL Cool J's ninth studio album, "10." The title of the album signifies LL Cool J's longevity in the music industry.
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Music Genre"Paradise" is considered part of the hip-hop soul sub-genre, which combines elements of hip-hop and soul.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Paradise" was filmed in Miami, Florida. It depicts scenes of opulence to align with the lyrics' theme of envisaging a paradise.
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ProducerThe song was produced by The Trackmasters, a popular hip-hop production duo known for creating hit records during the '90s and early 2000s.
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Lyric ThemeIn the song, LL Cool J raps about providing his ideal woman with a lavish lifestyle, filled with all the luxuries one could desire – thus the reference to ‘paradise’.
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Critical Reception"Paradise" received positive reviews from critics, with many applauding LL Cool J's timeless rap style and Amerie's powerful soulful voice.
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Subsequent OccurrencesThe song has been used in several television shows and films, contributing to LL Cool J's popular culture influence.
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Live PerformancesLL Cool J has performed "Paradise" at numerous concerts and television appearances, further boosting the song's recognition and popularity.
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