Directed by Academy Award-winning actress , the video was pivotal in reinventing Carlisle’s image from her thrift-store punk days with The Go-Go's to a more sophisticated, cinematic solo star.
: The video uses whimsical and ethereal imagery, including children wearing black masks and capes while holding illuminated globes. Directed by Academy Award-winning actress , the video
The song describes love as a transcendent force that can create a state of paradise in the present moment. Carlisle herself has described it as a "hopeful song" about creating your own piece of heaven through peace of mind and love. Carlisle herself has described it as a "hopeful
: Portions of the video were filmed at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California, specifically on the now-defunct "Spin Out" ride. Meaning and Legacy : The track features high-profile
: It features an appearance by Carlisle's husband, Morgan Mason . Meaning and Legacy
: The track features high-profile backing vocals from Michelle Phillips (The Mamas & the Papas), Chynna Phillips (Wilson Phillips), and hit songwriter Diane Warren . Thomas Dolby contributed on synthesizers.
: Written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley , the song originated from a greeting card Shipley saw at a gas station that read "Heaven On Earth".