Paul Blake (19 October 1965 – 18 May 2017), better known as Frankie Paul, w… Read Full Bio ↴Paul Blake (19 October 1965 – 18 May 2017), better known as Frankie Paul, was a Jamaican dancehall reggae artist. Born blind, he has been dubbed by some 'The Jamaican Stevie Wonder'.

Born in Jamaica in 1965, Blake was born blind but as a child had his sight partially restored by an operation on a hospital ship. He sang for, and impressed Stevie Wonder when Wonder visited the school that Blake attended, prompting him to pursue a singing career.
Adopting the stage name Frankie Paul, he first found fame in the early 1980s, and he recorded prolifically throughout the decade. He has recorded for virtually every producer and studio in Jamaica at some time, and has been known to release several albums a year.

Notable works of Frankie Paul include the popular "Sara" and "Worries in the Dance".

Paul has resided in Gambia since 1994. In January 2016 he underwent surgery to amputate a foot and part of his leg.

Frankie Paul died on 18 May 2017 at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica.

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"Frankie Paul has a voice that improves with each release and, although initially compared with Dennis Brown, he has evolved a strange nasal, throaty style that makes him sound much older. It's the sheer exuberance of his best performances that give away his youthfulness, and his two London appearances have been joyous occasions." - NME (4 May 1985)

Discography

Albums
Give The Youth A Chance (1982), Freedom Sounds - also released as Rich & Poor
Pass the Ku-Sheng Peng (1985) Nyam Up
Tidal Wave - (1985) - Greensleeves
Over the Wall (1985) Crystal
Still Alive (1985) Jammy's
Shut Up Bway (1986) Ujama
Sara (1987) Jammy's (JA) / Live & Love (UK/US)
Warning (1987) RAS
Alesha - (1987)
Fire Deh a Mus Tail (1988) Blacka Dread
Dance Hall Duo (1988) RAS
Slow Down (1988) VP
Frankie Paul at Studio One (1988) Studio One
Veteran (1989) VP
Reaching Out (1989), Blue Mountain
Can't Get You Out of My Mind (1990) Rohit
Detrimental (1990) Rohit
Get Closer (1990) Profile
Start of Romance (1991) Sonic Sounds
Best in Me (1991), VP
Let's Chill (1991) VP
Jamming (1991) VP
Should I (1991) Heartbeat
Money Talk (1991) Jammy's
Sleepless Night (1992) Sonic Sounds
Hot Number (1992) VP
Tomorrow (1992) Sonic Sounds
Cassanova (1992) Dynamic Sounds
Live & Love (1992) VP
Sizzling (1992) VP
Don Man (1993) Philo
Talk All You Want (1994) VP
Hard Work(1994) RAS
Time Less (1995) Tan-yah
If You Want Me Girl (1995) Trojan
Come Back Again (1996) VP
Freedom (1996) RAS
A We Rule (1997) RAS
Live at Maritime Hall (1999) Artists Only
Give Me That Feeling Freedom Blues (1999) Foxtail
Forever (1999) World
Rock On (1999) Charm
Every Nigger Is a Star! (2000) Greensleeves
Remember the Time (2001) Artists Only
I Be Hold (2001) T.P.
Don't Wanna Get Funky (2001) Prestige Elite
Sara (2002) Fatman
Blessed Me (2002) Scorpio
Hardcore Loving (2003) Charm
Asking for Love (2004) Jet Star
Who Issued the Guns (2006) Music Avenue
Are You Ready (2007) Cousins
Best of Friends (2007) Charm
Tink Say Dem Know Me (2008) Jet Star
Most Wanted (2011) Greensleeves

Here I Go Again
Frankie Paul Lyrics

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Here I go again.
Watch it now 'cos
here I go again.

I've been hurt so much before.
I told myself,
yes I did,
no more, no more won't get hurt any more.

There I was by myself
doin' all right
until I saw you last night.

And then I knew that
here I go again.
I cannot help it.
Here I go again.

Making the same mistakes,
heading for more heartaches.
What can I do when there's nothing I can do?
I looked in your eyes and I knew that I was blue.

What 's the use?
I'll just give in.
Try as I may,
and I do,
I'll never win, never win, baby I'll never win.

Now, you're here, so close to me.
I can't resist you,
and I knew when I kissed you.

I'm gonna sing now
here I go again.
Watch it now 'cos
here I go again.

Falling in love, in love.
Falling in love, in love.

Falling in love, in love.
Falling in love.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Frankie Paul's "Here I go again" are about someone who has been hurt before in a previous relationship and has vowed to protect themselves from being hurt again in future relationships. However, when seeing someone they are attracted to, they cannot resist the temptation of falling in love again, even though they know it may lead to more heartache. The lyrics express the feelings of vulnerability and helplessness that come with falling in love and the fear of getting hurt again after experiencing past trauma.

With the repetition of the phrase "here I go again," the lyrics emphasize the singer's inability to resist this person and the inevitability of falling in love. The lines "Making the same mistakes, heading for more heartaches" indicate that the singer recognizes their pattern of falling for the wrong people and this realization is accompanied by a sense of hopelessness. The line "What can I do when there's nothing I can do?" suggests a sense of resignation and defeat in the face of love.

The chorus of the song expressing the idea of "Falling in love" is a testament to the fact that despite the pain and heartache that love can bring, people keep on falling in love. It shows that love is a powerful emotion and it can override even the most rational decisions.

Line by Line Meaning

Here I go again.
Starting over with the same old pattern of falling in love and getting hurt.

Watch it now 'cos here I go again.
Being aware that this is a repeating pattern but feeling helpless to stop it.

I've been hurt so much before.
Having experienced heartbreak multiple times in the past.

I told myself, yes I did, no more, no more won't get hurt any more.
Making a resolution to protect oneself from future pain and disappointment.

There I was by myself doin' all right until I saw you last night.
Feeling content with being single until encountering someone who disturbs that contentment.

And then I knew that here I go again. I cannot help it. Here I go again.
Realizing that the familiar pattern is about to repeat itself due to lack of control over one's emotions and actions.

Making the same mistakes, heading for more heartaches. What can I do when there's nothing I can do? I looked in your eyes and I knew that I was blue.
Being aware of the self-destructive behavior but feeling powerless to change it, and recognizing that this new love interest will likely bring more pain.

What 's the use? I'll just give in. Try as I may, and I do, I'll never win, never win, baby I'll never win.
Feeling defeated and convinced that no matter how hard one tries, love will always lead to loss.

Now, you're here, so close to me. I can't resist you, and I knew when I kissed you.
Being unable to resist the pull of attraction, and knowing that this will likely end in heartbreak despite the initial excitement.

I'm gonna sing now here I go again. Watch it now 'cos here I go again.
Surrendering to the cycle of love and heartbreak once again, acknowledging that it is likely to happen again in the future.

Falling in love, in love. Falling in love, in love. Falling in love, in love. Falling in love.
Repeatedly falling in love despite the risks, and feeling compelled to keep trying despite past failures.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GLENN P JONES

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