WHILE PARADISE BURNED
by
Kerri Shore
see judges comments below the lyric

Bedtime in paradise, same as the last
She didn't know what was coming to pass
Villainous winds like ghosts in the night
Coercing the aging lines to ignite

And as she slept the sparks came alive
Lighting the winds like a fiery tide
But she never knew, no, she never woke
When the valley of dreams went up in smoke

(Chorus)
She never called to tell them her fate
For years in the making, it was too late
But as her children were soon to learn
She lay fast asleep while paradise burned

Soft amber glow of the last golden light
The hills spread before him like a lover at night
And he never knew, no, he never woke
As the land of his love was ravaged and choked

(Chorus)
He never called to tell them his fate
For years of the taking, it was too late
But as his children were soon to learn
He lay fast asleep while paradise burned

Moonlight mingling with the taste of wine
They dined in paradise one final time
For they never knew, no, they never woke
When the stars disappeared behind the cloak

(Chorus)
They never called to tell of their fate
For years forsaken, now it was too late
But as their loved ones were soon to learn
They lay fast asleep while paradise burned

They lay fast asleep while paradise burned
   

COMMENTS AND QUOTES

UKSC Judge Susan Muranty
"Truly beautiful imagery in this one. Highly original and engagingly sad in its storyline. Poetic, troubling and haunting. The way this lyricist uses the metaphor of the lovers to paint and personify the landscape is amazing".

A statement from Music Aid 
"It is very original in its use of strong imagery, mixing mythological and classical literature scenes with a modern love story in song form. This is our clear winner."