"Paradise City" is a concept that has been associated with various forms of media, including music, film, and video games. The term is most notably recognized as the title of a 1988 single by the rock band Guns N' Roses. The song's chorus, "Take me down to the Paradise City where the grass is green and the girls are pretty," has become iconic in popular culture . The song's lyrics and the band's lead singer, Axl Rose, have indicated that "Paradise City" is not specifically about a real, tangible city, but rather represents a blend of positive and negative traits. According to Axl Rose, the chorus reflects a longing for a place reminiscent of the Midwest or a quieter, rural life, which may have been inspired by the band members' experiences in Indiana before their move to Los Angeles . In addition to its association with the Guns N' Roses song, "Paradise City" has been used as the title for a fictional city in the racing video game "Burnout: Paradise" and as the setting for a film announced in 2021. The city in the game is a fictional location on the US East Coast, featuring urban and rural districts, while the film was filmed in Maui, Hawaii . The concept of "Paradise City" has also been referenced in other media, such as the television series "Paradise City," which revolves around the lives of a rock star and a young rookie kid within the music industry . Overall, "Paradise City" encompasses a diverse range of interpretations and representations across different forms of entertainment, each contributing to its cultural significance and impact.