… Read Full Bio ↴Paul Cauthen is an American singer-songwriter from Tyler, Texas, U.S.A.
Cauthen, born 1986, has been performing as a solo artist since 2016, playing guitar and piano as well as singing. His music has been described as Alternative country / Outlaw country as well as Americana.
Big Velvet
Paul Cauthen Lyrics
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Reckless
There's a devil on my shoulder and he's doublin' down
Throwin' his weight all over town
Stable
Off the table
I've been shruggin' off Redemption for Judgment Day
Threw it all out before I held it
Trouble
With the women
I can't walk in a room that I ain't been in
If we hadn't hooked up, we might be friends
Cocaine
Meet tequila
We'll do the twist 'til the mornin' comes
Run my veins 'til I go numb
Threw it all out before I held it
Now you gonna meet the real Big Velvet
Scandalous
Livin' is wild and painful
Still, I manifest
My dreams 'cause I'm willing and able
(Come meet Big Velvet)
Shameful
Hell, I know
There's a laundry list that will read for days
Talk about this a million ways
Drink red wine
From a jug
When you're bowin' down to the wanin' moon
Maybe hell is hauntin' you
I know that you can't see it yet
But you're about to meet the real Big Velvet
The train wrecked
But I walked away
When you finally look up and see how far you fell
In the pits of your own hell
It feels so familiar
Well, I took a while to fall back in line
Up here on top, I see just fine
Sold all my records before then you shelved any
Nobody ready for the real Big Velvet
Ain't nobody ready for the real Big Velvet
Ain't nobody ready for the real Big Velvet
Oh, come meet Big Velvet
Come meet Big Velvet
Well, come meet Big Velvet
Well, come meet Big Velvet
Come meet Big Velvet
The song "Big Velvet" by Paul Cauthen is a raw and honest confession of the singer's struggles with addiction and escapism. The lyrics reveal a troubled past with reckless behavior, including drug addiction and promiscuity. The chorus describes the singer's alter ego, Big Velvet, who is unapologetic and uninhibited, and urges the listener to come meet this larger-than-life persona.
The first verse talks about the devil on the singer's shoulder, who is pushing him to indulge in his vices without remorse. He has a "laundry list" of shameful acts, including relationships with women that he regrets. The second verse describes his love for partying and escaping reality with drugs and alcohol. The bridge of the song shifts the tone to a more hopeful one, acknowledging that despite the struggles, the singer is still chasing his dreams.
Overall, "Big Velvet" is an unfiltered representation of the singer's life and invites the listener to join him in his journey towards redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Heartless
I lack empathy or compassion
Reckless
I act without considering the consequences
There's a devil on my shoulder and he's doublin' down
I am succumbing to temptation
Throwin' his weight all over town
My bad behavior affects others
Stable
I am steady and reliable
Off the table
I have given up on the idea of redemption or salvation
I've been shruggin' off Redemption for Judgment Day
I ignore the possibility of punishment in the afterlife
Threw it all out before I held it
I reject something before I even give it a chance
Now you gonna meet the real Big Velvet
You will see who I truly am
Trouble
I have difficulties with women
With the women
I have difficulties interacting with women
I can't walk in a room that I ain't been in
I am uncomfortable in unfamiliar environments
If we hadn't hooked up, we might be friends
I regret past romantic relationships
Cocaine
I abuse drugs
Meet tequila
I consume alcohol excessively
We'll do the twist 'til the mornin' comes
I dance and party all night long
Run my veins 'til I go numb
I consume drugs until I lose feeling
Scandalous
My behavior is shocking or immoral
Livin' is wild and painful
My life is full of excitement and suffering
Still, I manifest
I focus on positive outcomes
My dreams 'cause I'm willing and able
I am determined to achieve my goals
(Come meet Big Velvet)
Get to know who I really am
Shameful
I feel guilty or remorseful
Hell, I know
I acknowledge my own faults and shortcomings
There's a laundry list that will read for days
My flaws and mistakes are too many to count
Talk about this a million ways
My problems are discussed frequently and in many different contexts
Drink red wine
I enjoy drinking red wine from a jug
From a jug
I consume alcohol in large quantities
When you're bowin' down to the wanin' moon
When you are in a bad situation, looking for a way out
Maybe hell is hauntin' you
Perhaps you are suffering or struggling in your own way
I know that you can't see it yet
You may not realize it yet
But you're about to meet the real Big Velvet
You are going to see who I truly am
The train wrecked
Something went disastrously wrong
But I walked away
But I escaped unscathed
When you finally look up and see how far you fell
When you realize the extent of your mistakes
In the pits of your own hell
In a dark and terrible situation
It feels so familiar
It reminds me of my own past struggles
Well, I took a while to fall back in line
It took me some time to get back on track
Up here on top, I see just fine
Now that I have overcome my struggles, I have a better perspective
Sold all my records before then you shelved any
I was successful before anyone else recognized my talent
Nobody ready for the real Big Velvet
No one is prepared for who I truly am
Ain't nobody ready for the real Big Velvet
No one is ready for my true self
Oh, come meet Big Velvet
Come and meet the real me
Well, come meet Big Velvet
Come and meet who I truly am
Come meet Big Velvet
Get to know the real me
Writer(s): Paul Mark Cauthen, Wesley Mcclellan Geiger
Contributed by Adalyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kells
Easily one of the BEST! I haven’t heard a song I didn’t like. Paul is golden.
Adam Gajewski
Most underrated there is. What a musical genius
Ocala Bart
The best thing to come of 2020: Paul Cauthen.
I am sitting by the Christmas tree, on 12/24/20, in my Big Velvet shirt. Take a sip of bourbon, sing a few lines of Cauthen, prove I'm a badass to everyone around. Tis the season.
Paul Cauthen
Thanks for the love and support….God bless you
pflask
Mid Summer 2022 still putting up with the bullshit and still getting hyped from Paul
Crybotenabled
Man, I'm loving this album! This is one of the highlights of the album. Paul abides.
noslrac30
My favorite track off this album!
Corey Christner
noslrac30 I think I have to agree - great album @paulcauthen!
neil clayton
Bad ass funky jams with a dose Paul's soulful touch. Excellent !!!
MrBopet
Mr Cauthen, big ups, found you during the pandemic while soul searching. Least to say I found myself a new music style to enjoy. Thank you sir!
With much love and respect from a South Swedish boy, take care now and give us some more bangers 👍