We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

I've Been to Paradise, But I've Never Been to Me

by Charlene D'Angelo

/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $7 USD  or more

     

1.
Hey, lady, you, lady, cursing at your life You're a discontented mother and a regimented wife I've no doubt you dream about The things you'll never do But I wish someone ever talked to me Like I wanna talk to you I've been to Georgia and California And anywhere I could run I took the hand of a preacher man And we made love in the sun But I ran out of places and friendly faces Because I had to be free I've been to paradise, but I've never been to me Please, lady, please, lady, don't just walk away 'Cause I have this need to tell you Why I'm all alone today I can see so much of me Still living in your eyes Want to share a part of a weary heart That has lived a million lives Oh, I've been to Niece, and the isle of Greece While I sipped champagne on a yacht I moved like Harlow in Monte Carlo And showed them what I've got I've been undressed by Kings And I've seen some things that a woman ain't supposed to see I've been to paradise, but I've never been to me Sometimes I feel like crying for unborn children That might have made me complete I took the sweet life And never knew I'd be bitter from the sweet I've spent my life exploring the subtle whoring That costs too much to be free I've been to paradise, but I've never been to me
2.

about

This is the lost original version from 1977.

credits

released July 1, 1977

Producer – Ronald Miller

Notes:
Originally released in 1976/1977.

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Charlene D'Angelo California

Charlene Marilynn D'Angelo Oliver (born June 1, 1950, Hollywood, California) is an American R&B singer best known as Charlene. She is known mainly for her 1982 popular song "I've Never Been to Me."

contact / help

Contact Charlene D'Angelo

Streaming and
Download help

Report this album or account

If you like Charlene D'Angelo, you may also like: