Starting as a trumpet player and studying music theory, Kalkbrenner later switched to electronic music. In 1999 he released his first tracks under the name of Paul dB+. As a live act, he performs using Ableton Live in combination with midi controllers and hardware synthesizers.
In 2008 he composed the sountrack for the German movie Berlin Calling in which he also is the leading actor. The theme song Sky and Sand, featuring his brother Fritz Kalkbrenner ended up in various European charts.
More information and music on Paul’s MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/paulkalkbrenner
A short chronology:
1985-90
* lessons in trumpet and music theory
1992/93
* first performances at an east berlin youth club
1994/95
* dj at walfisch, exit/kitchen, vereinsheim, praxis dr. mc coy, halle weissensee
1996
* buys his first production equipment
1997/98
* editor, operator and producer at the german tv stations ard, zdf, rtl, premiere
2000
* plays all over the world
2008
* filmproject "BERLIN CALLING"
No Goodbye
Paul Kalkbrenner Lyrics
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Know you feel 'em, know you feel 'em
When you hold me close
It's those missed calls
That I don't answer
So he calls me from unknown
So you can show me love if you wanna
He picked me up and put me down
Here I am and it's over
I look across and it's cold
Where we used to pillow talk for hours
'Cause I'm still sleeping with a broken heart
So I'll let you lay with me
I can hide my tears from you in the dark
While I'm lost in your body
Just for tonight
There's no goodbye
You walk me home, I'm gonna let you inside
'Cause I'm still sleeping with a broken heart
Hope you don't mind
This isn't me
I'm running wild for him when I should be running free
I know my heart
Deserves to feel wrapped up in love, not torn apart
So show me love if you wanna
I've still got a hangover
He picked me up and put me down
Here I am and it's over
I look across and it's cold
Where we used to pillow talk for hours
'Cause I'm still sleeping with a broken heart
So I'll let you lay with me
I can hide my tears from you in the dark
While I'm lost in your body
Just for tonight
There's no goodbye
You walk me home, I'm gonna let you inside
'Cause I'm still sleeping with a broken heart
Hope you don't mind, don't mind
Just for tonight
There's no goodbye
You walk me home, I'm gonna let you inside
'Cause I'm still sleeping with a broken heart
Hope you don't mind, don't mind
Just for tonight
There's no goodbye
Just for tonight
There's no goodbye
Just for tonight
There's no goodbye
Just for tonight
There's no goodbye
There's no goodbye
The lyrics to Paul Kalkbrenner's song "No Goodbye" are a bittersweet reflection on the aftermath of a breakup. The singer acknowledges the lingering presence of his ex-lover, symbolized by the "ghosts" that he feels even when he's with someone new. Despite his attempts to move on, he is still haunted by the past, unable to forget the hours spent talking and loving with his former partner. The chorus reveals his conflicted emotions; though he knows he shouldn't be with someone else while he's still heartbroken, he craves the physical intimacy and temporary escape that it provides.
The verses reveal more detail about his state of mind. He feels guilty for not picking up his ex's calls, and wonders if their relationship could have been saved. He also recognizes that he is not behaving like himself, and that he should be pursuing new experiences rather than dwelling on the past. But his impulsive desire for comfort overrules his good intentions, and he allows himself to be vulnerable with another person, if only for a night. The final repetition of "there's no goodbye" is a mixture of defiance and resignation; he knows that this temporary fix won't solve his problems, but he's willing to ignore them for now.
Some potential themes of the song could include the struggle to let go of a past lover, the fear of being alone, the temporary comfort of casual flings, and the tension between emotional and physical needs. The bittersweet tone of the lyrics is complemented by the dreamy, melancholic instrumentals, with a driving beat that emphasizes the singer's frustrated energy. Overall, "No Goodbye" is a poignant reflection on the complicated aftermath of a breakup, and the internal battles that can arise when trying to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I got ghosts
I am haunted by memories from past relationships.
Know you feel 'em, know you feel 'em
I know you can sense that something is bothering me because of these memories.
When you hold me close
When we are close, my memories become more apparent.
It's those missed calls
My past partner and I had disagreements and I intentionally avoided their calls.
That I don't answer
I ignore the calls because I don't want to communicate.
So he calls me from unknown
Because I don't answer, he now calls me from an unknown number.
So you can show me love if you wanna
You can offer me love and affection if you are willing to.
I've still got a hangover
I still feel the effects of past heartbreak and betrayal.
He picked me up and put me down
My past lover had control over me emotionally, manipulating me as he pleased.
Here I am and it's over
I thought my past relationship was the one, but it ended, despite my initial idealization.
I look across and it's cold
The place that was once warm and full of love, is now empty and abandoned.
Where we used to pillow talk for hours
We used to talk in bed for hours, but now that intimacy is gone.
'Cause I'm still sleeping with a broken heart
I am trying to move on but it is difficult because my heart is broken.
So I'll let you lay with me
I will let myself be vulnerable with you and let you hold me.
I can hide my tears from you in the dark
I can cry in front of you but hide the tears in the dark.
While I'm lost in your body
I will try to distract myself from my pain by concentrating on our physical connection.
Just for tonight
I am only feeling this connection for tonight.
There's no goodbye
I don't want to say goodbye tonight.
You walk me home, I'm gonna let you inside
After the night is over, you will walk me home and let yourself in.
Hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind the emotional baggage I am dealing with.
This isn't me
I know I am not acting like myself because the past still haunts me.
I'm running wild for him when I should be running free
Even though I should be moving on and being free, I am still attached to him.
I know my heart
I am aware of what I want but it seems impossible to attain.
Deserves to feel wrapped up in love, not torn apart
I want to feel loved and emotionally satisfied, not heartbroken and distraught.
Just for tonight
This is only a temporary outlet for my pain.
There's no goodbye
I don't want to say goodbye tonight.
Just for tonight
This is only a temporary outlet for my pain.
There's no goodbye
I don't want to say goodbye tonight.
Just for tonight
This is only a temporary outlet for my pain.
There's no goodbye
I don't want to say goodbye tonight.
There's no goodbye
I don't want to say goodbye tonight.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Chiara Hunter, Daniel Boyle, Nicola Roberts, Paul Karlbrenner
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