What does the cryptic crossword clue "In midst of song rotter finds paradise (7)" mean?

The definition is "paradise". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CAD (synonym="rotter") in ARIA (synonym="song") = ARCADIA; definition: "paradise" The answer is ARCADIA.

In midst of song rotter finds paradise (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29010 | 17 Down | 2023-03-06 flower

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