Another Day in Paradise

Another Day in Paradise is a Phil Collins recording from the 1989 album ...But Seriously. It places a story of homelessness and a passer-by’s response within the setting of a restrained pop ballad.

A recurring keyboard melody and a steady beat provide the framework. Collins’s lead remains measured for much of the song, allowing the repeated refrain and its change of perspective to carry the emotional weight.

This is the original studio recording, rather than one of the later concert performances. Explore more Phil Collins songs for the contrast with his early solo work.