I’m bathing in warm liquid colour
Feel every cell in my body is music
Floating in hyperspacial sound
Visualizing the landscapes of my mind
I’m opening the door to inner space
I’m feeling the vibrasound
We can live forever
We can live forever
Strike that gong
We can live forever
Our love can live forever
In Shangrila
Transform with inner guidance
To a place of peace and paradise
(Oh, what a feeling)
Relax let your thoughts drift away
(Chance of freedom)
Live in belief and harmony
We can live forever
We can live forever, strike that gong
We can live forever
Our love can live forever
In Shangrila (om)
In Shangrila (om)
Access your new state of mind
Dedication discipline
Searching the sensory science
Has resulted in Shangrila
We can live forever
(Forever and ever and ever)
We can live forever
Our love could live forever
In Shangrila
We can live forever
(Forever and ever and ever)
We can live forever, strike that gong
We can live forever
In Shangrila (om)
A piece of a dream
The color of green
The color of healing
In Shangrila
Color of love
In Shangrila
I feel the sacred healing chants
I feel the moment of my death
I feel the higher learning
I feel the realization of forgiveness
Compassion and loving kindness
Om
Exploring the Spiritual Vibes of “Shangrila”
Billy Idol’s “Shangrila” is an ethereal journey into the realms of inner peace and transcendence. The lyrics evoke a vibrant tapestry of sensations, describing a meditative state where music and color merge. Idol invites listeners to visualize their own inner paradise, using phrases like “bathing in warm liquid colour” and “floating in hyperspacial sound” to create a psychedelic atmosphere. The recurring mantra, “We can live forever,” hints at the timeless nature of love and spiritual connection, while references to healing, compassion, and forgiveness suggest a personal transformation—one that is deeply introspective and uplifting. “Shangrila” ultimately celebrates the pursuit of harmony, guiding listeners towards a state of blissful serenity.
Song Credits
- Artist: Billy Idol
- Songwriters: Billy Idol, Steve Stevens
- Release Year: 2024
- Label: BFI Records