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Trouble in Paradise Lyrics
I see trouble in paradise, but that's just my eyes;
You did your time... let it go - Ruby, don't cry!
Be careful - your one life to live is still slipping, and it's almost too gone;
I need you to keep yourself alive and kicking, so I hope that I'm wrong...
When I see the signs of my worst fears dawning on and on,
I hope I've lost my touch to see your heart...
'Cause I see trouble in paradise, but that's just my eyes;
You did your time... let it go - Ruby, don't cry!
I see trouble in paradise, but that's just my eyes;
You've lost your glow... let me know - Ruby, don't lie!
You promised you'd never give in to your sickness - Did you mean it at all?
Just promise you'll let me back in when you need it - Baby, give me a shot...
Pupils wide like blurry pools, your lips are cracked and dry;
Just tell me that my instincts aren't all right...
'Cause I see trouble in paradise, but that's just my eyes;
You did your time... let it go - Ruby, don't cry!
I see trouble in paradise, but that's just my eyes;
You've lost your glow... let me know - Ruby, don't lie!
Wait, growing up is a sad affair;
You don't get a chance to prepare 'til it's too late, and you've been broken...
Hey, I hear the grave is a lonely place;
Just remember the hearts that break, as you keep sinking lower, lowe...
Don't just let go!
I see trouble in paradise, but that's just my eyes;
You did your time... let it go - Ruby, don't cry!
I see trouble in paradise, tell me that it's just my eyes;
You've lost your glow... Let it go - Ruby, don't cry!
Let me know - Ruby, don't lie!
Let it go - Ruby, don't die!
You did your time... let it go - Ruby, don't cry!
I need you to keep yourself alive and kicking, so I hope that I'm wrong...
When I see the signs of my worst fears dawning on and on,
I hope I've lost my touch to see your heart...
You did your time... let it go - Ruby, don't cry!
I see trouble in paradise, but that's just my eyes;
You've lost your glow... let me know - Ruby, don't lie!
Just promise you'll let me back in when you need it - Baby, give me a shot...
Pupils wide like blurry pools, your lips are cracked and dry;
Just tell me that my instincts aren't all right...
You did your time... let it go - Ruby, don't cry!
I see trouble in paradise, but that's just my eyes;
You've lost your glow... let me know - Ruby, don't lie!
You don't get a chance to prepare 'til it's too late, and you've been broken...
Hey, I hear the grave is a lonely place;
Just remember the hearts that break, as you keep sinking lower, lowe...
Don't just let go!
You did your time... let it go - Ruby, don't cry!
I see trouble in paradise, tell me that it's just my eyes;
You've lost your glow... Let it go - Ruby, don't cry!
Let me know - Ruby, don't lie!
Let it go - Ruby, don't die!
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This is one of those songs that can be read on so many levels. On one level, she's preaching against drugs, and trying to convince Ruby to stop using them. On another level, this could be about a boyfriend who is abusive and/or uncaring about Ruby's needs. There are plenty more interpretations I could say.