Like a rose out of desert sand
Sweet mirage from a mystic land
Long hair, black as the darkest night
Magic woman, you shine a light

And i know, you could be fantasy
And i know, solid reality
Don't go, what if i live a lie
Don't go, i'll take the risk and try

I'm living up
Cuz you gave me a reason
Live a life in a land of the free
You took my hand and i knew
You would show me the way
To shangri la
Ah aaah ah aaahh

Midnight oil, still you burn for me
Sweet perfume, haze comes easily
Beating drums, dancing to the sound
Guide me home to your sacred ground

And i know, you could be fantasy
And i know, solid reality
Don't go, temptation can't be wrong
Don't go, this is where i belong

I'm living up
Cuz you gave me a reason
Live a life in a land of the free
You took my hand and i knew
You would show me the way
To shangri la