Discover the story of the song > Stranger In Paradise – Matt Monro

The protagonist is singing about being in awe of his partner, referring to himself as a stranger in paradise. He recognizes that being so infatuated with her is dangerous, but he can't help but feel suspended in space when he thinks about her. He asks her to answer his prayers and open her arms to a stranger in paradise, so that he can finally feel like he belongs with her.