It's Not Heaven

Olivia Newton-John · The Rumour [1988]

Here's your lunch money

You better hurry for the old school bus

Did you clean your teeth this morning

I know you hate it when I start to fuss

Here's the letter for your teacher

Your dinner's in the freezer

Five minutes in the microwave

Don't wait for me this evening

I'm probably working late



Your dad is coming over

With his new lover

And I don't wanna be around

So I'm gonna do some shopping

I'll buy you those stockings

I'll be back in half an hour

Oh it's my anticipation

There'd be a confrontation

I know how much it breaks your heart

Let's be pleased for him - he's trying

To make a brand new start



It's not Heaven but it's all we've got

You have to understand it

I wanted Ozzie and Harriet

With a picket fence around it

But that was all an illusion

Now we're living in reality

But we're gonna have a happy ending - you and me



We'll spend the weekend playing

I hope it won't be raining

When we go to the game with Dan

I know you think he's boring

But this time don't ignore him

Won't you give him half a chance

No he's not as fun as dad

But there's good as well as bad

In hanging on to yesterday

I'm not trying to replace him

Guess I'm really trying to say



It's not Heaven but it's all we've got

You have to understand it

I wanted Ozzie and Harriet

With a picket fence around it

But that was all an illusion

Now we're living in reality

But we're gonna have a happy ending - you and me



Together I know we'll survive

Rebuild our lives together

One day at a time



It's not Heaven but it's all we've got

You have to understand it

I wanted Ozzie and Harriet

With a picket fence around it

But that was all an illusion

Now we're living in reality

But there's gonna be a happy ending

Wait and see

Yes there's gonna be a happy ending

For you and me

You better hurry for the old school bus

It's Not Heaven

It's Not Heaven appears on Olivia Newton-John's 1988 album The Rumour, marking a distinct period in her extensive discography. During this era, the Australian-born singer continued to explore pop and soft rock textures, maintaining her signature melodic approach while adapting to contemporary production styles. The track reflects her enduring ability to craft accessible, emotive recordings that resonated with audiences across multiple decades. As part of a catalogue that spans from her early country roots to later pop experiments, the song stands as a testament to her versatility and consistent output. Newton-John's work during the late 1980s showcased her commitment to evolving her sound without abandoning the warmth that defined her career, securing her place as a significant figure in international pop music.