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This morning on Good Vinyl Mornings, we dive into a pressing question of our digital era: Is social media just a modern-day Fool’s Paradise? Let’s start with the song that frames our inquiry. With Chaka Khan’s powerful vocals soaring over a backdrop of funk, soul, and lush orchestration, “Fool’s Paradise” critiques a world obsessed with material gain, surface relationships, and empty highs. The lyrics—“people living in the world for material things... souls are lost to sea”—conjure a vivid image of hearts adrift, chasing illusions and sacrificing connection for fleeting approval
Now, let’s transpose that image onto social media. A place designed for connection, yet often more about curated perfection than authenticity. A platform that promises belonging but can leave us more isolated and self-conscious than before.
In today’s episode, PL Sweets invites listeners to:
- Recognize the seductive pull of likes, filters, and highlight reels that can create an illusion of fulfillment—but often come with a cost.
- Reflect on how easy it is to get lost in the scroll, detached from real-life joy, relationships, and inner purpose.
- Reclaim your emotional GPS by realigning your attention toward moments that nourish the soul—unfiltered connection, creative expression, and quiet presence.
“Fool’s Paradise” isn’t just a throwback track—it’s a timeless mirror. Its message still cuts deep: chasing phony reflections never leads to real peace.
So today, turn the volume up on truth. Let Chaka’s voice remind you: genuine love and belonging aren’t found in screens or trends. They’re built face-to-face, heart-to-heart, moment by unfiltered moment.
Time to step off the screen’s edge and walk toward something real.
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RUFUS featuring CHAKA KHAN | FOOL'S PARADISE
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