Stranger In Paradise
Johnny Mathis · Other Songs - Johnny Mathis
And why is the nightingale singing at noon on the mulberry bough?
For some most mysterious reason this isn't garden I knowâ?¦
No, it's paradise now that was only a garden a moment a go.
Take my hand I'm a stranger in paradise
All lost in a wonderland a stranger in paradise
If I stand starry-eyed that's the danger in paradise
For mortals who stand beside an angel like you
I saw your face and I ascended
Out of the commonplace into the rare
Somewhere in space I hang suspended
Until I know there's a chance that you care
Won't you answer this fervent prayer
Of a stranger in paradise
Don't send me in dark despair from all that I hunger for
But open your angel's arms to this stranger in paradise
And tell him that he need be a stranger no more.
About Stranger In Paradise
Johnny Mathis's "Stranger In Paradise" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery in romantic balladry, blending smooth vocal delivery with lush orchestration. Released during the height of his career, the track exemplifies the polished, emotive style that defined his discography and solidified his status as a leading interpreter of love songs in the late 20th century. The composition relies on atmospheric instrumentation and Mathis's signature warm tone to evoke a sense of longing and intimacy, characteristic of the soft pop and vocal jazz genres he popularized. As a staple of his extensive catalog, the recording captures the era's emphasis on melodic clarity and emotional resonance, serving as a timeless representation of his ability to transform simple melodies into deeply moving musical experiences.