Paul Dempsey (born 1976 in Melbourne) is the lead singer, guitarist and pri… Read Full Bio ↴Paul Dempsey (born 1976 in Melbourne) is the lead singer, guitarist and principal songwriter of Australian rock group Something for Kate. Paul was a founding member of the band, and in August 2009 is to release his first solo album whilst continuing his work with Something for Kate. A multi-instrumentalist, Paul has also produced and co-written records for other artists.
Paul Dempsey formed Something For Kate just after leaving high school in 1994 with school friend, drummer Clint Hyndman. They then found bass player, Julian Carroll from an advertisement in a record store. The three played only a couple of shows and released a demo tape before they were approached by Chris Dunn, then A&R representative for Sony subsidiary label Murmur records who signed them instantly. All members were 17 years old. Dempsey wrote all songs and lyrics and after releasing 2 EP's, the band went to New Zealand to record their first album, Elsewhere for Eight Minutes. In 1998, he then released a solo album under the name Scared of Horses for which he wrote and played all the music whilst inviting guest vocalists to record the vocals. After this came album number 2, Beautiful Sharks for which Paul and the band won a Music Critics Award for Best Australian Album and Best Australian Live band and 2 ARIA nominations. This album gained much critical acclaim in particular for Paul's insightful lyrics and unique and understated observations on science, physics, astronomy and a general questioning nature. It was album no. 3 Echolalia, that really propelled Paul into being recognized as one of Australia's most gifted songwriters. He was voted Best Male Vocalist in Rolling Stone and the album was nominated for 5 ARIA Awards. It debuted at No.2 and has gone on to sell double platinum. Paul experienced writers block and depression (see below) at around this time. He and the band toured the U.S and Europe while he tried to write lyrics for the band's fourth album. No doubt feeling the pressure from the band's success, it wasn't until 2003 that The Official Fiction was released. Debuting at Number 1, this album displayed Paul's lyrical talent and maturity and a sense of anger at the political events of the time.
In 2003 Paul also produced and played drums, bass, guitar and keyboards on the Givegoods' 2003 album I Want to Kill a Rich Man , the side project for Tom Morgan and Evan Dando.
In 2005 after another bout of writer's block and debilitating depression, Paul and the band went to Los Angeles to make album number 5, Desert Lights which again displayed another leap in Paul's songwriting abilities and unique observations on the world around him. The album was released in 2006 and again debuted at Number 1 pointing to the longevity of the band and Paul's uniqueness in an ever changing musical climate.
In 2007 Paul began writing his first official solo album and produced the debut album for Melbourne singer-songwriter Brendan Welch titled The Gleaner.
Paul has also appeared on several of Melbourne Dance Artist T-Rek albums, playing a variety of instruments on the albums as well as playing keyopards on Melbourne band, The Nation Blue's album, 'Protest Songs'.
Recording was completed for Paul's debut solo album in April 2009 in Los Angeles with Mix engineer/ producer, Doug Boehm. The first song to be released from the album is titled Out the Airlock and was initially given away as a very limited free download on http://www.pauldempseymusic.com. The single was released through "itunes" May 15 2009.
The Daily Telegraph revealed on May 29 that the title of Dempsey's album is Everything Is True and is to be release on August 14 2009
Paul Dempsey formed Something For Kate just after leaving high school in 1994 with school friend, drummer Clint Hyndman. They then found bass player, Julian Carroll from an advertisement in a record store. The three played only a couple of shows and released a demo tape before they were approached by Chris Dunn, then A&R representative for Sony subsidiary label Murmur records who signed them instantly. All members were 17 years old. Dempsey wrote all songs and lyrics and after releasing 2 EP's, the band went to New Zealand to record their first album, Elsewhere for Eight Minutes. In 1998, he then released a solo album under the name Scared of Horses for which he wrote and played all the music whilst inviting guest vocalists to record the vocals. After this came album number 2, Beautiful Sharks for which Paul and the band won a Music Critics Award for Best Australian Album and Best Australian Live band and 2 ARIA nominations. This album gained much critical acclaim in particular for Paul's insightful lyrics and unique and understated observations on science, physics, astronomy and a general questioning nature. It was album no. 3 Echolalia, that really propelled Paul into being recognized as one of Australia's most gifted songwriters. He was voted Best Male Vocalist in Rolling Stone and the album was nominated for 5 ARIA Awards. It debuted at No.2 and has gone on to sell double platinum. Paul experienced writers block and depression (see below) at around this time. He and the band toured the U.S and Europe while he tried to write lyrics for the band's fourth album. No doubt feeling the pressure from the band's success, it wasn't until 2003 that The Official Fiction was released. Debuting at Number 1, this album displayed Paul's lyrical talent and maturity and a sense of anger at the political events of the time.
In 2003 Paul also produced and played drums, bass, guitar and keyboards on the Givegoods' 2003 album I Want to Kill a Rich Man , the side project for Tom Morgan and Evan Dando.
In 2005 after another bout of writer's block and debilitating depression, Paul and the band went to Los Angeles to make album number 5, Desert Lights which again displayed another leap in Paul's songwriting abilities and unique observations on the world around him. The album was released in 2006 and again debuted at Number 1 pointing to the longevity of the band and Paul's uniqueness in an ever changing musical climate.
In 2007 Paul began writing his first official solo album and produced the debut album for Melbourne singer-songwriter Brendan Welch titled The Gleaner.
Paul has also appeared on several of Melbourne Dance Artist T-Rek albums, playing a variety of instruments on the albums as well as playing keyopards on Melbourne band, The Nation Blue's album, 'Protest Songs'.
Recording was completed for Paul's debut solo album in April 2009 in Los Angeles with Mix engineer/ producer, Doug Boehm. The first song to be released from the album is titled Out the Airlock and was initially given away as a very limited free download on http://www.pauldempseymusic.com. The single was released through "itunes" May 15 2009.
The Daily Telegraph revealed on May 29 that the title of Dempsey's album is Everything Is True and is to be release on August 14 2009
The True Sea
Paul Dempsey Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Paul Dempsey:
Addicted Hear the words a jumble, try this tongue twister Kevin has…
Bats Come rebuild your memory with a small mountain of burning…
Bird In A Basement Hey living thing, buy me a drink and drive me out…
Fast Friends I'll bet good money, i'll bet some beautiful money That we…
Have You Fallen Out Of Love? Now the days hemorrhage hours the messenger's are overwhelm…
Idiot Oracle I got myself good And lost for words I got a suitcase…
Lifetime Supply She said, "something better hurry up and come Out of nowhere…
Man Of The Moment The man of the moment is just way ahead of…
Morningless Morningless I′m gonna be here whenever tomorrow starts again…
Ramona Was A Waitress typing letters to the dead late at night on a closed…
Safety In Numbness You've got glue in your feathers What brought you to…
So Like Candy Here lies the powder and perfume The pretty clothes are scat…
Take Us To Your Leader Now, this is not funny The shortest time feels like…
The Great Optimist Y'know you did everything right Tried to be dependable ever…
Theme From Nice Guy i could catch up to where you are and see if…
Time to Pretend I'm feeling rough, I'm feeling raw, I'm in the prime…
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Michelle Kealy
Just get me off of this ocean
Want to move on the true sea
There's no above or no below, just you
Just you beside me
Just take me over that last horizon
Where this light's never been
Into a roaring black silence no shell
Would even attempt to repeat
Just get me out of this hotel
Check me out of this sleep
Been treading water
Hearing recorded messages inside this reoccurring dream
But my starry-eyed compass keeps a secret
No starry-eyed theory can take
And a promise she'll keep until the true sea gathers us up
In a tidal wave
It makes the ocean seem like a drop in the ocean
It makes the ocean seem like a drop in the ocean
She makes the ocean seem like a drop in the ocean
She makes the ocean seem like a drop in the ocean
I'll follow you overboard
In the collapsing waves
I'll find you in the dark
Like a stowaway
Just leave ourselves unfinished
Just leave an empty page
And let those sweeping arms just carry us away
Carry us away
It makes the ocean seem like a drop in the ocean
It makes the ocean seem like a drop in the ocean
She makes the ocean seem like a drop in the ocean
She makes the ocean seem like a drop in the ocean
She makes the ocean seem like a drop in the ocean
She makes the ocean seem like a drop in the ocean
She makes the ocean seem like a drop in the ocean
She makes the ocean seem like a drop in the ocean
mrmele
I've been to Australia 18 years ago where I got into touch with Something For Kate. I follow the band since that very day at the Homebake Festival in Sydney. The greatest thing was to see Paul Dempsey live twice in 2017 when he went through Europe for an acoustic tour through bars an private venues. This song is to me one of the best ones he has ever written - an absolute masterpiece from the first second till the last chord.
Marcus H
Indie groove, Irish melancholy flanged through Australian laconicism and compelling metaphysical lyrics. Dempsey . . . one and only
dionne harris
marcus holloway I couldn’t agree more ! Even more today than ever. There is so much meaningless junk music around that I just cannot connect with. I have been rediscovering past loves and finding myself loving it more. This man is a constant in my house. Many other great aussies as well like Tim Rogers you am I , tex Perkins in all his forms as well as all the amazing younger aussies. Smith street band, British India, violent soho, sticky fingers, gang of youths just to name a few. Aussie music rocks ! I saw Paul live just recently at a gorgeous out door gig on a river and I was in absolute heaven he was fantastic.
Tim Climie
There are many Apostles...
Tim Climie
Paul called himself the least.
Tim Climie
What happened to that 'Sagittarius-81' guy? I'm interested in what happened to him.
justice dickson
I think I am probably the only teenager in America that loves his music as much as I do. I started listening to something for Kate recently cause I loved his voice and when I found out Paul had his own music I was so excited to check it out and I haven't been able to stop listening to it. This is my favorite song probably but I still love all of his songs. He is very talented and amazing and for that he is one of my favorite musicians
Doug N
justice dickson I caught a show of his in Philly many years ago and had no idea who he was. 2 songs into his set it could tell this guy had massive talent. Bought his cd straight from him afterwards. he was 1 of 3 bands in a bar with a crowd of like 50 people.
Aquarius Rising
justice dickson im australian and i agree wholeheartedly. why hes not a household name here is beyond me. one of the best musicians to come out of Australia.😊
dionne harris
justice dickson I hope you will take Paul’s music with you through your life. It’s true talent raw and real it won’t age and if you end up like me it will reconnect with you when you are older believe me this stuff is timeless. Us Aussie adore him. Well my generation does. Which is probably your parents generation.