There’s a worn-out ache behind the groove of Paralyzed in Paradise—a song that feels as much like a late-night conversation as it does a record.
Carbonara Collective and Säm Wilder blur neo-soul, indie R&B, and something quietly cinematic into a soundscape full of weight and warmth.
The production is layered with mellow synths that simmer under nostalgic vocal runs, while lyrical phrasing folds into the beat with the comfort of second nature.
“Tunnel vision I like / head down, nonstop gone to pursue what’s left” sets the tone—grind culture meets emotional burnout.
“Paralyzed is about being stuck in a place that used to feel right,” says the duo. “But when comfort turns to stagnation, you start asking what’s worth holding onto.”
Wilder’s delivery adds a vulnerable thread that never breaks. The pre-chorus lifts with a gentle urgency: “new emotions come back with a move”—a line that captures the inner conflict between staying grounded and letting go.
It’s a track for anyone who’s ever sat in the quiet between chapters, unsure if they’re ready to move—but knowing they need to.
Smooth, reflective, and quietly hopeful, Paralyzed in Paradise leaves the door open for change.
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Carbonara Collective x Säm Wilder Paralyzed in Paradise Lyrics
Verse 1:
tunnel vision I like
head down, nonstop gone to pursue what’s left
and I need you right here
by my side
who’s gonna check me
down under
legitimacy
i’ve been myself inside the waves
hard to protect what’s left if i run away
(home could feel so out of place)
Pre:
well i find
it’s true
i wanna levitate it’s overdue
new emotions come back with a move
these days oh i know I need to choose
(tween what’s done and whats to do)
Chorus:
oh when you’re paralyzed
in this old paradise
hunger so hard to find
(i know the feeling) swear I do
no longer standing by
you see it eye to eye my friend
(maybe)
this time we can leave this all behind
Verse 2:
brand new horizon
beyond the finish, and my limits, i was living for the digits and not in the moment
need to move on oh i thought i told ya
Chorus:
oh when you’re paralyzed
in this old paradise
hunger so hard to find
(i know the feeling) swear I do
no longer standing by
you see it eye to eye my friend
(maybe)
this time there’s no need to pick a side
this time we can leave this paradise
babe you see it eye to eye, maybe we can leave this all behind