Her second album, After, was released through ANTI- on September 25, 2015 to critical acclaim.
Transforming pain into transcendence is the genius of many pop artists, but Doe Paoro brings an entirely ne depth to that process. On her third album Soft Power, the L.A.-based singer/songwriter digs into her own frustration and anguish, and ultimately comes away with a newfound strength that’s profoundly inspiring.
A self-taught pianist and vocalist, Paoro trained in Lhamo while traveling alone through the Himalayas. During this period, she also spent several weeks practicing silent meditation, which allowed her to reflect on the "space between silence and sound." Her cover of Baltimore synthpop band Future Islands' "Little Dreamer" was released in December 2011; original singles "Can't Leave You" and "Born Whole" followed in January 2012. In 2013, Paoro released two songs on a 7" through White Iris Records.
Paoro has performed at SXSW, Osheaga, and CMJ, as well as numerous venues throughout the U.S. She often opens her live performances with an a cappella Tibetan prayer, and credits Vipassanā meditation with having a strong influence over the themes explored in her work, which include attachment, detachment, compassion, and disconnection from the human experience.
"Hypotheticals," Paoro's first track released through ANTI-, was featured on Season 4 of Girls. NPR's All Songs Considered listed Paoro on their Six Musical Discoveries You Can't Miss list.
She has been compared to Fiona Apple, James Blake, Adele, and Lykke Li, among others.
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Nostalgia
Doe Paoro Lyrics
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You're not either
All these patterns from your past
I'm here under false pretense as a witness
To your monologue when I could be anyone
You'd still be stuck in your story
I wish you could see
We could let go and never lose
Nostalgia is killing us
I wish you could see
Your history is chaining you
We could let go and never lose
Nostalgia is killing us
I am a body in space
Slipping in and out of doors, nothing more
I once lost years of my life
Searching through day and night
For a form that shifted shape a hundred times
The key can't be retracing my memory
I'd still be stuck in my story
I wish you could see
Your history is chaining you
We could let go and never lose
Nostalgia is killing us
I wish you could see
Your history is chaining you
We could let go and never lose
Nostalgia is killing us
No use in going through old pain
It'll come again
The one before won't be the last
Of course we'll love again
I wish you could see
Your history is chaining you
We could let go and never lose
Nostalgia is killing us
I wish you could see
Your history is chaining you
We could let go and never lose
Nostalgia is killing us
The song "Nostalgia" by Doe Paoro is about the power of our past experiences and how they affect our present and future. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration with someone who is stuck in their own history, unable to move forward due to the weight of their memories. The first verse highlights the feeling of being ignored or overlooked by someone who is trapped in their own monologue, unable to see the world beyond their own story. The chorus emphasizes that nostalgia is not only holding us back but also killing us, emphasizing the idea that excessive attachment to the past can negatively impact our ability to live in the present.
The second verse shifts the focus to the singer's personal experiences, describing how she felt lost and adrift while searching for a sense of identity. The key line, "the key can't be retracing my memory, I'd still be stuck in my story," suggests that simply dwelling on past experiences and trying to relive them won't lead to growth or progress. Instead, the song encourages us to let go of our attachment to the past and embrace the potential for new experiences and opportunities.
Overall, "Nostalgia" is a powerful reminder of the importance of living in the present and not getting stuck in our own personal histories.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're speaking to me as though I'm not in the room
If you're talking to me like I'm not present
You're not either
You are not present either
All these patterns from your past
You exhibit patterns from your past
I'm here under false pretense as a witness
I am present under false pretenses as a witness
To your monologue when I could be anyone
I listen to your monologue even though I could be anyone
You'd still be stuck in your story
You would still be stuck in your own story
I wish you could see
I desire for you to understand
Your history is chaining you
Your past is holding you back
We could let go and never lose
We could move on without losing anything
Nostalgia is killing us
Holding onto the past is causing us harm
I am a body in space
I am a physical entity in the universe
Slipping in and out of doors, nothing more
I am entering and exiting spaces without any deeper meaning
I once lost years of my life
I spent many years searching
Searching through day and night
My search was constant
For a form that shifted shape a hundred times
For a form that kept changing
The key can't be retracing my memory
My solution cannot be found in reminiscing
No use in going through old pain
No value in revisiting past pain
It'll come again
Future pain is inevitable
The one before won't be the last
The past is not the final instance of pain
Of course we'll love again
We will love again in the future
Contributed by Brooklyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ingoklein704
If you're speaking to me as though I'm not in the room
You're not either
All these patterns from your past
I'm here under false pretense as a witness
To your monologue when I could be anyone
You'd still be stuck in your story
I wish you could see
Your history is chaining you
We could let go and never lose
Nostalgia is killing us
I wish you could see
Your history is chaining you
We could let go and never lose
Nostalgia is killing us
Schwedinnen zeigen sexy Hüftschwung in der Umkleidekabine
I am a body in space
Slipping in and out of doors, nothing more
I once lost years of my life
Searching through day and night
For a form that shifted shape a hundred times
The key can't be retracing my memory
I'd still be stuck in my story
I wish you could see
Your history is chaining you
We could let go and never lose
Nostalgia is killing us
I wish you could see
Your history is chaining you
We could let go and never lose
Nostalgia is killing us
No use in going through old pain
It'll come again
The one before won't be the last
Of course we'll love again
I wish you could see
Your history is chaining you
We could let go and never lose
Nostalgia is killing us
I wish you could see
Your history is chaining you
We could let go and never lose
Nostalgia is killing us
@luisadrianpiedrasoto9866
Doe Paoro deserves way way way more recognition. This song is absolutely beautiful.
@ImadAbselem
RAC remixed this to perfection
@gymnast216
This video turned out beautifully. I love seeing the entire thing coming together like this. The song is so good it's always stuck in my head. It was an honor to work with everyone on this shoot. Best of luck to everyone!
@taytertottt
The gymnast is my friend Amanda! You rocked it, girl! Great job to everyone! It's a very captivating video. :)
@omegahyperes96
This song hits right in the soul.
@SarahMagicMakeup
I am crazy about this song
@justicesmalls1312
Forever21 anyone
@kitsoolebogeng6652
I think the universe spoke to me through this song
@feliperocha5625
grande grande grande cantora!!
@ingoklein704
If you're speaking to me as though I'm not in the room
You're not either
All these patterns from your past
I'm here under false pretense as a witness
To your monologue when I could be anyone
You'd still be stuck in your story
I wish you could see
Your history is chaining you
We could let go and never lose
Nostalgia is killing us
I wish you could see
Your history is chaining you
We could let go and never lose
Nostalgia is killing us
Schwedinnen zeigen sexy Hüftschwung in der Umkleidekabine
I am a body in space
Slipping in and out of doors, nothing more
I once lost years of my life
Searching through day and night
For a form that shifted shape a hundred times
The key can't be retracing my memory
I'd still be stuck in my story
I wish you could see
Your history is chaining you
We could let go and never lose
Nostalgia is killing us
I wish you could see
Your history is chaining you
We could let go and never lose
Nostalgia is killing us
No use in going through old pain
It'll come again
The one before won't be the last
Of course we'll love again
I wish you could see
Your history is chaining you
We could let go and never lose
Nostalgia is killing us
I wish you could see
Your history is chaining you
We could let go and never lose
Nostalgia is killing us