Paul Carrack (born April 22, 1951 in Sheffield, England) is an English keyboardist, singer and songwriter. Carrack has had multiple careers which have overlapped over the last three-plus decades. He has been a member of several bands including Ace, Squeeze, and Mike + The Mechanics, been a session and touring musician for several others, and has enjoyed success as a solo artist as well. His distinctive voice shows up on some of his affiliated bands' best-known hits.
Another Cup of Coffee
Paul Carrack Lyrics
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As she contemplates the stain across the wall
And it's in between the cleaning and the washing
That's when looking back's the hardest part of all
And she always did her best to try and please him
While he always did his best to make her cry
And she got down on her knees to stop him leaving
Where are your friends? Where are your children?
Is this your house? Is this your home?
Does nothing ever last forever?
Does everybody sleep alone? Oh
And he tears the business tags from his old suitcase
As he packs away the pieces of his life
They all love him but they always try to change him
That's what happens when a girl becomes a wife
And she pours herself another cup of coffee
As the pictures leave a clean space on the wall
And it's in between the leaving and the loving
That's when looking back's the hardest part of all
Where are your friends? Where are your children?
Is this your house? Is this your home?
Does nothing ever last forever?
Does everybody sleep alone? Alone, no, oh yeah
Don't look back and don't give up
Pour yourself another cup
Don't look back and don't give up
Pour yourself another cup
And she pours herself another cup of coffee
And she pours herself another cup of coffee
Don't look back, coffee
She pours herself another cup of coffee
Don't look back, don't give up
Another cup, huh, don't look back, don't give up
And she pours herself another cup of coffee
The song "Another Cup of Coffee" by Paul Carrack is a contemplative and melodic ballad that explores the themes of loss, regret, and self-preservation. The lyrics suggest a life that is filled with emptiness and disillusionment, where the singer is left to confront the harsh realities of failed relationships and shattered dreams.
The lyrics describe a woman who constantly pours herself another cup of coffee while standing in front of a stained wall, as she contemplates the difficult memories of her past relationship. The cleaning and washing represent her attempts to move on and create a new life, but looking back at what she has lost proves to be the hardest part. She did her best to please her partner, but he only wanted to make her cry, eventually leaving her behind.
The singer of the song is not the only one caught in this cycle of emptiness, as there is a reference to a man who packs away the pieces of his life into an old suitcase. His loved ones adore him but try to change him, prompting him to question if nothing in life ever lasts forever.
Overall, "Another Cup of Coffee" is a poignant and introspective song that speaks to the universal human experience of heartbreak and existential angst.
Line by Line Meaning
And she pours herself another cup of coffee
She indulges in a cup of coffee as she battles with her thoughts.
As she contemplates the stain across the wall
She stares at the stain on the wall and thinks about her regrets.
And it's in between the cleaning and the washing
She reflects on her past mistakes as she goes about her daily house chores.
That's when looking back's the hardest part of all
She finds it challenging to confront the memories of her mistakes when she is alone with her thoughts.
And she always did her best to try and please him
She made an effort to satisfy her partner emotionally.
While he always did his best to make her cry
However, her partner never reciprocated her efforts and consistently hurt her.
And she got down on her knees to stop him leaving
She had to beg her partner to stay, even if it meant degrading herself.
But he always knew one day he'd say goodbye
Despite her pleas, her partner always had an intention of leaving her.
Where are your friends? Where are your children?
She wonders about the people who once brought her joy but are now absent in her life.
Is this your house? Is this your home?
She questions her sense of belonging and whether her current residence feels like home.
Does nothing ever last forever?
She reflects on the transient nature of things and the inevitability of change.
Does everybody sleep alone? Oh
She wonders if everyone feels the same sense of loneliness and isolation.
And he tears the business tags from his old suitcase
He starts a new life by removing reminders of his past career.
As he packs away the pieces of his life
He prepares to move on and leave all his possessions behind.
They all love him but they always try to change him
Despite his friends loving him, they still want to mold him to fit their idea of who he should be.
That's what happens when a girl becomes a wife
He generalizes the problem and puts the blame on the institution of marriage.
As the pictures leave a clean space on the wall
She takes her pictures down and cleans the mark they once left on the wall.
And it's in between the leaving and the loving
She thinks about her past relationships during the time when she is not committed to anyone.
Where are your friends? Where are your children?
She ponders over the absence of the people who once mattered to her.
Does nothing ever last forever?
She feels hopeless about the impermanence of things.
Does everybody sleep alone? Alone, no, oh yeah
She confirms that she truly feels lonely and thinks if others go through the same feeling.
Pour yourself another cup
She diverts her attention from negative thoughts to the cup of coffee in front of her.
Don't look back and don't give up
She motivates herself not to focus on the past and to keep pushing forward.
And she pours herself another cup of coffee
She repeats her activity with the hope of finding peace and solace in her coffee.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Mike Rutherford, Christopher Neil
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Merlin
Quite simply, one of the best and most tallented musicians with such a unique voice in our lifetime, but his gift will go on for generations to come.
Lynsey C Stormster
Paul has one of the best voices of all time in my opinion, absolutely love him....And what a powerhouse he and Paul Young were in the Mechanics.
sally shallenberger
Just fell in love with Mr Paul Carrack,absolutely has a beautiful voice .
David Haney
mike and the mechanics were one of my fave bands because of Paul, great voice .
newbutterboy
I've followed that voice for 42 years. Fantastic talent!
Grace Gorman
I've lived nearly twice that time and this is the first I ever knew of him. Gerry Marsden brought me here.
Lynsey C Stormster
I was born in the 80's, but my mums favourite record of all time is Aces' How Long. The first time I heard Paul's voice as a kid, I knew it would be a voice I would listen to and love for the rest of my life.
Steven carlton-king
Me too mate.
Trevor Mac
Another great performance by a great legend
Joaquim francisco de oliveira
Paul Carrack grande artista...que vocal!!!e que banda e coral maravilhoso que o acompanham.