THE BIRD OF PARADISE Feb. 6/85 Karl Rigelhof

The splashing of the waves
As they crash unto the sand
The dashing of the brave
With white bodies to be tanned
Lying on the beach
Put on display
But just out of reach

The sun sinks into the sea
Footprints are erased
The sun climbs out of the sea
A new dawn is embraced

Toes in the sand
Walking hand in hand
Along the beach
The stars are up above
Now I know that love
Is not far out of reach

The sun hangs high in the sky
Time has been displaced
The moon is full in the sky
Shadows in the night are traced

CHORUS:
The bird of paradise
Is singing in the trees
The song is carried through the skies
It's floating on the breeze

Surf splashing sand
Brown bodies tanned
Burning to a crisp
Waves crashing on the beach
Freedom's not far out of reach
It's just a kiss away

It doesn't matter what you say
It doesn't matter what you do
It doesn't matter anyway
'Cause I'm still/so in love with you