Another Day In Paradise

Another Day In Paradise lyricsSongwriters: Collins, Phil;
She calls out to the man on the street
"Sir, can you help me?
It's cold and I've nowhere to sleep
Is there somewhere you can tell me?"

He walks on, doesn't look back
He pretends he can't hear her
He starts to whistle as he crosses the street
She's embarrassed to be there

Oh, think twice, it's just another day for
For you and me in paradise
Oh, think twice, it's just another day
For you, you and me in paradise
Just think about it

She calls out to the man on the street
He can see she's been cryin'
She's got blisters on the soles of her feet
She can't walk but she's tryin'

Oh, just think twice, it's just another day
For you and me in paradise
Oh, yes think twice, it's just another day
For you, you and me in paradise
Just think about it, just think about it

Oh Lord, is there nothing more anybody can do?
Oh Lord, there must be something you can say

You can tell by the lines on her face
You can see that she's been there
Probably been moved on from every place
'Cause she didn't fit in there

Oh, yes think twice, it's just another day
For you and me in paradise
Oh, yes think twice, it's just another day
For you, you and me in paradise
Just think about it, just think about it

It's just another day
For you and me in paradise
It's just another day
For you and me in paradise

It's just another day
For you and me in paradise
It's just another day
For you and me in paradise

It's just another day
For you and me
It's another day
For you and me

It's another day
For you and me in paradise
In paradise

"Another Day in Paradise" by Phil Collins exemplifies how everyday people pretend the homeless are non-existent in order to live the illusion of a perfect life.  In the song the line “he walks on, doesn’t look back, he pretends he can’t hear her” indicates how the homeless are ignored and minimized to avoid feeling their despair.  Imagery is very distinct in "Another Day in Paradise" with the line "she's got blisters on the soles of her feet, she can't walk but she's trying" which helps to clearly visualize the pain and suffering of the homeless. This song has parallel structure weaved throughout it saying "It's just another day For you and me" is reiterated throughout the song.  It is a metaphor comparing paradise with the dismal hard life of the homeless person.  The song reflects the theme of how people attempt to look past those struggling on the streets. "Another day in Paradise" impacts an individual’s thoughts and feelings toward the homeless in a profound way.  It reminds people not to judge the less fortunate, homeless person and to appreciate their own life circumstances.   Alliteration is evident in the song with the words "think twice" which very concisely sums up what the main message of the song is portraying: the message of not taking what you have for granted and being sympathetic to the despair of others.  "Oh-oh whoa lord" is an example of assonance that brings about a feeling of melancholy in the song. 
"Cause it's another day for you and me in paradise" is an excellent example of a hyperbole which is an extreme exaggeration of an average person’s life but accurately describes the difference between being homeless and that "perfect" life.