Another Day in Paradise ( We Gave Each Other Something That Day)

 (We Gave Each Other Something That Day)（那天我们互相给了对方一些东西）

"Another Day in Paradise" is a song written and recorded by English drummer and singer Phil Collins.

A protest song released as the 7th track of 4th album 'But Seriously' in October 1989.

Interestingly, the song was the last #1 of the 1980’s and the first of the 1990’s.

Collins explained this song was about despairing the homeless in multiple interviews:

To The Mail On Sunday: “I wrote this after being in Washington DC where I was amazed by how many people I saw living in boxes.”

In a Musician interview: “I remember when we played Washington… Washington was almost at a standstill and these people were trying to sleep on the grills where all the hot air was coming up, and you could see that it was in the shadow of Capitol Hill. I thought it was an extraordinary contradiction.”

However, Collins was criticized by the English news for writing a song about the poor despite being wealthy. He responded in a New York Times interview: “When I drive down the street, I see the same things everyone else sees. It’s a misconception that if you have a lot of money you’re somehow out of touch with reality.”

Born : Philip David Charles Collins, January 30, 1951, Wandsworth, London, England

Age: 73 years

Occupation: Musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor

Years active: 1963–2011, 2015–present. 

Amazingly, I still had enough change to buy my coffee.

My situation must really have seemed almost like paradise to him. To be finished with the job search process. To be done with standing in line with five-hundred and fifty other people for a handful of positions. To have the interviews behind me. To actually have some funds coming in. To have already received a paycheck. He had a bed for an extended but limited period of time in a residential shelter. There are so many others who don't even have that.

Just think about all of the others who don't have a bed in a shelter. Think about those who want a better life but can't get into the right position at the right time to make it work.

Think about the mentally-challenged who would not hurt anyone but who are wandering the streets without anyone to assist them because not enough people are helping. Think about all of those who fall through the cracks, because not enough people are helping. Think about the elderly on the streets.

Think about those who are hungry and want something to eat but no one gives them a dollar because they decide that the person just wants a drink of wine. Think about those who were cheated and mistreated and are now living homeless as a result of it. Think about the veterans who are homeless and the mothers with children who don't have anywhere to sleep at night. Think about the children who are absolutely alone on the streets everywhere in the world...

Remember those who are struggling and who are less fortunate than you. The numbers are exploding and most of them don't want to be homeless and jobless. Reach out today. Help someone. If you can help one person one time in your life, you have done a lot.

Hope  In  God

Another Day in Paradise by Phil Collins

( listen song here ) 

Another Day in Paradise Lyrics

[Verse 1]

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

Starts to whistle as he crosses the street

Seems embarrassed to be there

[Chorus]

Oh, think twice

'Cause it's another day

For you and me in paradise

Oh, think twice

'Cause it's another day for you

You and me in paradise

[Post-Chorus]

Think about it

[Verse 2]

She calls out to the man on the street

He can see she's been crying

She's got blisters on the soles of her feet

She can't walk, but she's trying

[Chorus]

Oh, think twice

'Cause it's another day

For you and me in paradise

Oh, think twice

It's just another day for you

You and me in paradise

[Post-Chorus]

Just think about it

[Bridge]

Oh, Lord

Is there nothing more anybody can do?

Oh, Lord

There must be something you can say

[Verse 3]

You can tell from 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

[Chorus]

Oh, think twice

'Cause it's another day

For you and me in paradise

Oh, think twice

It's just another day for you

You and me in paradise

[Outro]

Just think about it

Mhm, think about it

[Outro]

It's just another day

For you and me in paradise

It's just another day

For you and me in paradise (Para—, paradise)

Paradise (It's just another day for you and me)

Uh, just think about it (In paradise)

Paradise (It's just another day for you and me)

Just think about it (In paradise, para—, paradise)

It's just in paradise (It's just another day for you and me)

Mhm, paradise (In paradise)

Paradise, just another day (It's just another day for you and me)

Think about it (In paradise, para—, paradise)

We Gave Each Other Something That Day

Just Another Day To Give

We Gave Each Other Something That Day

Many years ago on a bus, I sat down beside a 40-ish, clean-cut, well-spoken man who offered me his neatly folded newspaper.

I brightly replied, "Thank you. I need this today!" I am a woman of color and he was white. This is only significant in that I am always grateful for cross-cultural friendliness wherever I find it because there is so much hatred and prejudice still being practiced and promoted.

After I accepted the newspaper with a smile, he replied, "I picked it up at TCC."

"Do you want some change for it," I offered.

"No," he replied. "They set them out for free." After a pause, he humorously said, "I can always use a little change. No, just kidding."

I laughed and said, "We can all use a little change, sometimes. You take classes at TCC," I inquired, assuming that he was enrolled in some MBA-type program or something.

"No, I stay at the Union Mission," he quietly replied.

"Oh," I said, thinking how sad but restful his spirit seemed.

"I work two part-time jobs," I confessed. "They are both minimum wage and it's difficult to get on my feet."

"It's hard for everyone, isn't it?" he empathized.

I began to dig in my purse for change, because not only have I had a desire to help others from my teenaged years but also because I've been in various types of financial and employment struggles. I have empathy for others who are struggling. 

He said quickly and quietly, "Oh, you don't have to do that," as he waved his hand from side to side.

"But will you accept it anyway," I quietly pleaded.

"Yes," he said with purpose.

(I grabbed as much change 🪙 🪙 🪙 as my hand could hold.)

The bus was slowing for my stop and I grasped as much change as my fingers could touch. It felt like a lot of quarters and I was touch. It felt like a lot of quarters and I was glad.

As I warmly placed them in his open hand, In felt his spirit soar as he looked down at his palm. He seemed so happy about that handful of change and I felt the angels singing.

When he said "God bless you," I really felt the blessings of God being bestowed upon me. I just felt it, and spoke the same blessing to him.

(I really needed the newspaper that morning.) 

As I got up, I said, "See you around."

"Certainly," he said, or something like that.

As I walked to the McDonald's to get my cup of coffee, I was happy to have the paper to read. I reflected on how much I seemed to have in the eyes of that man. I actually had not just one job but two compared to his none. They were both retail and didn't even make up 35 hours a week but how blessed I must have seemed to him.

Suddenly, I thought I probably don't have enough money  for the cup of coffee I was so looking forward to. I had given him a lot of my small change and was not thinking about my coffee. When I got inside, I found that I still had enough change for the coffee and then some. I had not even considered the amount that I was giving him when I dug into my purse. I just wanted him to have it. In doing so, I was provided for.

(Amazingly, I still had enough small change to buy my coffee.)

My situation must really have seemed almost like paradise to him. To be finished with the job search process. To be done with standing in line with five-hundred and fifty other people for a handful of positions. To have the interviews behind me. To actually have some funds coming in. To have already received a paycheck. He had a bed for an extended but limited period of time in a residential shelter. There are so many others who don't even have that.

Just think about all of the others who don't have a bed in a shelter. Think about those who want a better life but can't get into the right position at the right time to make it work. Think about the mentally-challenged who would not hurt anyone but who are wandering the streets without anyone to assist them because not enough people are helping. Think about all of those who fall through the cracks, because not enough people are helping. Think about the elderly on the streets.

Think about those who are hungry and want something to eat but no one gives them a dollar because they decide that the person just wants a drink of wine. Think about those who were cheated and mistreated and are now living homeless as a result of it. Think about the veterans who are homeless and the mothers with children who don't have anywhere to sleep at night. Think about the children who are absolutely alone on the streets everywhere in the world...

 Phill Collins - " Another day in paradise "

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Remember those who are struggling and who are less fortunate than you. The numbers are are less fortunate than you. The numbers are exploding and most of them don't want to be homeless and jobless. Reach out today. Help someone. If you can help one person one time in your life, you have done a lot.

Hope In God 🙏 🤲 🕍 🕌 ⛪️ 🛕 

(We Gave Each Other Something That Day)

What Does “Another Day In Paradise” mean to you?

“For me, Phil Collins’ ‘Another Day in Paradise’ is a passionate and sensitive song which tackles societal issues way beyond that of homelessness. It serves as a poignant reminder that we can’t turn a blind eye to the suffering of those in need, and that we all have a responsibility to contribute in our own unique ways to positive change in the world.” – Sam

“This song is a constant reminder not to judge people who are less fortunate than we are because life can be unpredictable, and we can find ourselves in a similar situation to theirs at any time.

It encourages me to be empathetic and compassionate towards others who are going through a rough patch in their lives.” – Amankwa

“I was privileged to watch Phil Collins perform this song live during his 2019 ‘The Not Dead Yet Tour’ at Chase Center in San Francisco, it was indeed an unforgettable experience for me. Despite having recently undergone surgery and having to perform while sitting in a chair, his performance gave me goosebumps. Even though he faced physical challenges, he delivered an incredible performance that left a lasting impression on me.” — Sofi.

Watch YouTube here

His concert here 

Credits for “Another Day in Paradise”

“Another Day in Paradise” was written entirely by Phil Collins. Regarding the song’s production, Collins worked with his longtime collaborator, Hugh Padgham, to produce it.

The song’s backing vocals are performed by the late American singer David Crosby (who was once a very close friend of Phil).

Collins played both the drums and keyboard on the song.

Contrary to popular belief, Collins’ longtime friend and collaborator Daryl Stuermer did not play on this song. Who played the guitar then? Renowned Argentine-born guitarist Dominic Miller played guitars on this track.

Release Date of “Another Day in Paradise”

The song was first released in the United Kingdom on 23rd October, 1989. It was the first single released from Collins’ highly successful fourth solo studio album …But Seriously.

Achievements

Over the years, this track has been the recipient of a number of major music awards. Some of these prestigious awards include a Grammy Award and a BRIT Award.

Collins and Crosby performed the song live at the 33rd Grammy Awards. The performance was not only regarded as one of the best performances at that year’s Grammys but also gained a spot on the Grammy’s Greatest Moments Volume I album which came out in 1994.

“Another Day in Paradise” peaked at the number 1 spot in many countries including Germany, Italy, Canada and Sweden. On the US Billboard Hot 100, the track reached number 1. On the UK Singles Chart, it peaked at number 2.

In addition to “Another Day in Paradise” being the first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 in the 1990s, the song is also Collins’ seventh and final single to reach the No. 1 spot in the United States.

“Another Day in Paradise” is considered one of the greatest songs ever written. It was placed at the 86th spot on Billboard’s Greatest Songs of All Time in 2009.

Over the years, several singers have covered the song. One of the most notable covers of this song was done by American singers Brandy and Ray J in 2001.

Collins is Criticized

In addition to being praised for the song, Collins has also received heavy criticism over its subject matter. Many of Collins’ critics have accused him of not having the right to sing about poor people because of his enormous wealth.

According to his critics, he was just exploiting the plights of the poor to sell records. Collins however, rubbished the criticisms in an interview with the New York Times saying that just because one has loads of money doesn’t make one get out of touch with reality.

“Another Day in Paradise” at the Grammy Awards

This tune was nominated for as many as four Grammy Awards during the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards in 1991, winning one. The song received a nomination in the following categories at the Grammys:

☆Record of the Year. It won in this category.

☆Song of the Year. It lost in this category “From a Distance” written by Julie Gold and performed by Bette Midler.

☆Best Music Video, Short Form. Paula Abdul’s song “Opposites Attract” won in this category.

☆Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male. The song lost to “Oh Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison.

（那天我们互相给了对方一些东西）

“天堂的另一天”是一首由英国鼓手兼歌手菲尔·柯林斯创作和录制的歌曲。

1989 年 10 月，作为第四张专辑《但认真》的第 7 首曲目发行的抗议歌曲。

有趣的是，这首歌是 20 世纪 80 年代的最后一首冠军歌曲，也是 20 世纪 90 年代的第一首冠军歌曲。

柯林斯在多次采访中解释说，这首歌是关于无家可归者的绝望：

对《星期日邮报》说：“我在华盛顿特区后写了这首歌，在那里，我看到了那么多人住在箱子里，这让我感到惊讶。”

在接受《音乐家》采访时说：“我记得我们在华盛顿演出的时候……华盛顿几乎处于停滞状态，这些人试图睡在烤架上，所有的热风都冒出来了，你可以看到它就在国会山的阴影下。我觉得这是一个非同寻常的矛盾。”

 然而，柯林斯却因为自己很富有却写了一首关于穷人的歌曲而受到英国新闻的批评。他在接受《纽约时报》采访时回应道：“当我开车走在街上时，我看到的东西和其他人看到的一样。如果你有很多钱，你就不知何故脱离了现实，这是一种误解。”

出生：菲利普·大卫·查尔斯·柯林斯，1951 年 1 月 30 日，英国伦敦旺兹沃斯

年龄：73 岁

职业：音乐家、歌手、词曲作者、唱片制作人、演员

活跃年份：1963-2011 年，2015 年至今。

令人惊讶的是，我还有足够的零钱买咖啡。

我的情况对他来说一定真的像天堂一样。完成求职过程。不再和其他五百五十人一起排队等待少数几个职位。面试已经结束了。 确实有一些资金进来。已经收到了薪水。他在收容所里有一张床，但时间很短。还有很多人甚至连这张床都没有。

想想那些在收容所里没有床的人。想想那些想要过上更好的生活，但却无法在正确的时间进入正确的位置来实现目标的人。

想想那些精神病患者，他们不会伤害任何人，但却在街上流浪，没有人帮助他们，因为帮助的人不够多。想想那些因为帮助的人不够多而陷入困境的人。想想街上的老人。

想想那些饥饿的人，想吃点东西，但没有人给他们一美元，因为他们认为这个人只是想喝一杯酒。想想那些被欺骗和虐待，现在因此无家可归的人。想想无家可归的退伍军人和晚上无处可睡的有孩子的母亲。 想想世界各地那些孤身一人在街头流浪的孩子们……

记住那些正在挣扎、比你不幸的人。这些数字正在激增，他们中的大多数人都不想无家可归、失业。今天就伸出援手，帮助别人。如果你一生中能帮助一个人一次，你就做了很多。

希望在上帝

菲尔·柯林斯的《天堂的另一天》

（在这里听歌）

《天堂的另一天》歌词

[第 1 节]

她向街上的男人喊道

“先生，你能帮帮我吗？

天气很冷，我没地方睡觉

你能告诉我有什么地方吗？”

 他继续往前走，没有回头

他假装听不到她的声音

过马路时开始吹口哨

似乎很尴尬

[合唱]

哦，再想想

因为这是另一天

你和我在天堂

哦，再想想

因为这是你的另一天

你和我在天堂

[后合唱]

想想吧

[第 2 节]

她向街上的那个男人喊道

他看得出她一直在哭

她的脚底起了水泡

她不能走路，但她在努力

[合唱]

哦，再想想

因为这是另一天

你和我在天堂

哦，再想想

这只是你的另一天

你和我在天堂 天堂

[后合唱]

想想吧

[桥]

哦，上帝

难道没有人能再做什么了吗？

哦，上帝

你一定有话要说

[第 3 节]

从她脸上的皱纹可以看出

你可以看出她去过那里

可能从每个地方都搬走了

因为她不适合那里

[合唱]

哦，再想想吧

因为这是另一天

对你和我在天堂

哦，再想想吧

对你来说这只是另一天

你和我在天堂

[结尾]

想想吧

嗯，想想吧

[结尾]

想想吧

嗯，想想吧

这只是另一天

对于你和我在天堂

这只是另一天

对于你和我在天堂（天堂）

天堂（这只是你和我的又一天）

呃，想想吧（在天堂）

天堂（这只是你和我的又一天）

想想吧（在天堂，天堂）

这只是在天堂（这只是你和我的又一天）

嗯，天堂（在天堂）

天堂，这只是另一天（这只是你和我的又一天）

想想吧（在天堂，天堂）

天堂，这只是另一天（这只是你和我的又一天）

想想吧（在天堂，天堂）

那天我们互相给了对方一些东西

只是另一个给予的日子

那天我们互相给了对方一些东西

很多 几年前，在公交车上，我坐在一个 40 多岁、衣着整洁、谈吐优雅的男人旁边，他递给我一份叠得整整齐齐的报纸。

我愉快地回答说：“谢谢。我今天需要这份报纸！”我是一名有色人种女性，而他是白人。这很重要，因为无论在哪里，我都对跨文化友好心存感激，因为仍然有太多的仇恨和偏见在实践和宣扬。

我微笑着接过报纸后，他回答说：“我在 TCC 拿的。”

“你要零钱吗？”我提议。

“不，”他回答说。“他们免费提供。”停顿了一下后，他幽默地说：“我总是需要一点零钱。不，开玩笑的。”

我笑着说：“我们有时都需要一点零钱。你在 TCC 上课，”我问道，以为他参加了某个 MBA 类型的课程或类似的东西。

 “不，我留在联合使团，”他平静地回答。

“哦，”我说，想着他的精神看起来多么悲伤但又多么安宁。

“我做两份兼职，”我承认。“它们都是最低工资，很难自立。”

“这对每个人来说都很难，不是吗？”他感同身受。

我开始在钱包里找零钱，因为我不仅从十几岁起就渴望帮助别人，还因为我经历过各种经济和就业困难。我同情那些正在挣扎的人。

他迅速而平静地说：“哦，你不必这么做，”他挥了挥手。

“但无论如何，你会接受吗？”我静静地恳求。

“是的，”他有目的地说道。

 （我抓起尽可能多的零钱 🪙 🪙 🪙 手能抓到的零钱。）

公交车慢慢驶向我的站点，我抓起尽可能多的零钱，手指能摸到的零钱。感觉有好多 25 美分硬币，我摸到。感觉有好多 25 美分硬币，我很高兴。

当我热情地把零钱放在他张开的手中时，他低头看着手掌，感到精神振奋。他似乎对那把零钱很高兴，我感觉天使在唱歌。

当他说“上帝保佑你”时，我真的感觉到上帝赐予我的祝福。我只是感觉到了，并向他说了同样的祝福。

（那天早上我真的需要报纸。）

当我起床时，我说：“再见。”

“当然可以，”他说，或者类似这样的话。

当我走到麦当劳去喝咖啡时，我很高兴有报纸可以读。 我回想在那位男士眼中我似乎拥有多少。事实上，我不仅有一份工作，而是两份工作，而他却没有。这两份工作都是零售，每周工作时间甚至不到 35 小时，但在他看来，我一定是多么幸福。

突然，我觉得我可能没有足够的钱买我非常期待的那杯咖啡。我给了他很多零钱，没有想我的咖啡。当我走进去时，我发现我还有足够的零钱买咖啡，甚至更多。当我从钱包里掏出钱来时，我甚至没有考虑我给了他多少钱。我只是想让他拿到它。这样，我就得到了满足。

（令人惊讶的是，我还有足够的零钱买我的咖啡。）

我的情况在他看来一定真的像天堂一样。完成求职过程。不再和其他五百五十人一起排队等待少数几个职位。面试已经过去了。 确实有一些资金入账。已经收到了薪水。他在收容所里有一张床，但时间很短。还有很多人连这张床都没有。

想想那些在收容所里没有床的人。想想那些想要过上更好的生活，但却无法在正确的时间进入正确的位置来实现目标的人。想想那些精神病患者，他们不会伤害任何人，但却在街上流浪，没有人帮助他们，因为帮助的人不够多。想想那些因为帮助的人不够多而陷入困境的人。想想街上的老人。

想想那些饥饿的人，他们想吃点东西，但没人给他们一美元，因为他们认为那个人只是想喝一杯酒。想想那些被欺骗和虐待，现在因此无家可归的人。想想那些无家可归的退伍军人和晚上无处睡觉的有孩子的母亲。想想世界各地街头孤身一人的孩子……

Phill Collins - “天堂的另一天”

记住那些正在挣扎、不如你幸运的人。这些人比你不幸。人数正在激增，他们中的大多数人不想无家可归、失业。今天就伸出援手。帮助别人。如果你一生中能帮助一个人一次，你就做了很多。

希望上帝 🙏 🤲 🕍 🕌 ⛪️ 🛕

（那天我们互相给了对方一些东西）

“天堂的另一天”对你来说意味着什么？

 “对我来说，菲尔·柯林斯的《天堂的另一天》是一首充满激情和敏感的歌曲，它探讨的社会问题远远超出了无家可归的问题。它深刻地提醒我们，我们不能对有需要的人的痛苦视而不见，我们都有责任以自己独特的方式为世界的积极变化做出贡献。”——山姆

“这首歌不断提醒我们，不要评判那些比我们不幸的人，因为生活是不可预测的，我们随时都可能发现自己处于与他们类似的境地。

它鼓励我对那些正在经历人生困境的人抱有同理心和同情心。”——阿曼克瓦

“我很荣幸能在 2019 年旧金山大通中心的‘还没死’巡回演唱会上现场观看菲尔·柯林斯演唱这首歌，这对我来说确实是一次难忘的经历。尽管我最近刚做了手术，不得不坐在椅子上表演，但他的表演让我起鸡皮疙瘩。 尽管他面临身体上的挑战，但他的表演令人难以置信，给我留下了深刻的印象。”——索菲亚

《天堂的另一天》的制作人员

《天堂的另一天》完全由菲尔·柯林斯创作。关于这首歌的制作，柯林斯与他的长期合作伙伴休·帕德汉姆合作制作了这首歌。

这首歌的背景和声由已故美国歌手大卫·克罗斯比（他曾是菲尔的密友）演唱。

柯林斯在这首歌中演奏了鼓和键盘。

与普遍的看法相反，柯林斯的长期朋友和合作伙伴达里尔·斯图默并没有在这首歌中演奏。那么谁弹吉他呢？著名的阿根廷出生的吉他手多米尼克·米勒在这首歌中弹吉他。

 《天堂的另一天》的发行日期

这首歌于 1989 年 10 月 23 日在英国首次发行。这是柯林斯大获成功的第四张个人录音室专辑《…But Seriously》中发行的第一首单曲。

成就

多年来，这首歌获得了许多重要音乐奖项。其中一些享有盛誉的奖项包括格莱美奖和全英音乐奖。

柯林斯和克罗斯比在第 33 届格莱美奖上现场演唱了这首歌。这场表演不仅被认为是当年格莱美奖上最精彩的表演之一，而且还在 1994 年发行的格莱美最伟大时刻第一卷专辑中占有一席之地。

《天堂的另一天》在德国、意大利、加拿大和瑞典等许多国家都名列第一。 在美国公告牌百强单曲榜上，这首歌曲排名第一。在英国单曲榜上，它最高排名第二。

除了《天堂的另一天》是 20 世纪 90 年代第一首登上公告牌百强单曲榜的冠军单曲之外，这首歌还是柯林斯第七首也是最后一首在美国排名第一的单曲。

《天堂的另一天》被认为是有史以来最伟大的歌曲之一。2009 年，它在公告牌史上最伟大的歌曲中排名第 86 位。

多年来，有几位歌手翻唱过这首歌。这首歌最著名的翻唱之一是美国歌手 Brandy 和 Ray J 在 2001 年翻唱的。

柯林斯受到批评。

除了因这首歌而受到称赞外，柯林斯还因其主题而受到严厉批评。 许多批评者指责柯林斯，认为他因为拥有巨额财富而没有权利为穷人唱歌。

批评者认为，他只是利用穷人的困境来卖唱片。然而，柯林斯在接受《纽约时报》采访时驳斥了这些批评，他说，一个人拥有很多钱并不意味着他脱离了现实。

《天堂的另一天》在格莱美奖上获奖

在 1991 年第 33 届格莱美奖上，这首歌获得了多达四项格莱美奖提名，并最终获得了一项。这首歌在格莱美奖上获得了以下类别的提名：

☆年度唱片。它获得了该类别的提名。

☆年度歌曲。它在该类别中输给了 Julie Gold 创作、Bette Midler 演唱的《From a Distance》。

☆最佳音乐视频（短篇）。Paula Abdul 的歌曲《Opposites Attract》获得了该类别的提名。

☆最佳流行男歌手。这首歌输给了 Roy Orbison 的《Oh Pretty Woman》。