Paul Mac is the name of two artists:

1. An Australian electronica pr… Read Full Bio ↴Paul Mac is the name of two artists:

1. An Australian electronica producer musician, born Paul McDermott.
2. A UK techno DJ aka Paul Souter.

1. Australian Paul Mac: is one of the leading figures in Australian electronic music.

He is a conservatorium graduate and a multi ARIA Award winner (Australia’s Grammys) for his work with underground dance pioneers Itch-E & Scratch-E and for his own solo work. He has scored music for films and TV. His remixes of artists like Gorillaz, Silverchair and Powderfinger have also established him as one of this country's pre-eminent remixers.

In addition to his multiple ARIA awards, some of Paul’s career highlights include Australian Dance Music Awards for “Outstanding Contribution to Dance” and for “Producer Of The Year”. He has received an APRA Award, an MTV Award and been named “Dance Artist Of The Year” three times in Rolling Stone’s Readers Poll. Paul’s acclaimed gold selling debut solo album 3000 FEET HIGH was released in August 2001 by indie label, Eleven: a music company. Recorded in his Blue Mountains studio, the album’s first single sold out its pressing within a week of release. The second single, the gold selling anthem “Just The Thing” (featuring vocals by Peta Morris), was a #1 multi format hit. Paul then formed a band with Silverchair’s Daniel Johns in 2004. Calling themselves The Dissociatives their self titled debut album was one of the most acclaimed releases of that year. The album was also a commercial success yielding two top 40 singles and was certified gold within a week of its release.

In late 2005 Paul released PANIC ROOM, his much anticipated sophomore solo album. The album was written and produced by Paul in his new Sydney inner city home studio. Peta Morris returned to deliver the opening single, “Sunshine Eyes”, once again showcasing Paul’s trademark emotive lyrical punch. The single debuted in the national top 30 and the album’s club tracks, “Panic Room” & “It’s Not Me, It’s You”, both achieved top 10 in the national dance charts.

After recording with his great mates in Silverchair Paul toured the world with the band as guest pianist on their 2007/08 YOUNG MODERN world tour. More recently Paul has been as busy as ever with such varied projects as mixing Mr G’s radio and club smash “Naughty Girl”, hosting the last series of BigPond Music’s “Monday Night Live” and composing the music for much loved comedian Frank Woodley’s theatre production “Possessed”. Paul also composed and produced the wonderfully atmospheric score for the Australian film “Beautiful”.

This year Paul and his long time collaborater, Andy Rantzen, will release the first new Itch-E and Scratch-E album in 15 years. Titled HOORAY FOR EVERYTHING!!! the first taste of the new album came earlier this year when the electro-duo bounced their way across the national Big Day Out Festival sharing their beats to enthusiastic crowds of old and new fans. HOORAY FOR EVERYTHING!!! will be released through Ministry Of Sound in July 2010.

2. UK Paul Mac: After following the seemingly amazingly familiar UK path of electro/hip hop/acid house/techno it has now been nearly 21 years since Paul Mac started dj’ing and he has been producing for nearly 14, having recorded for over 50 labels including Sino, Intec, Ingoma, Kb Records Inc and Kanzleramt to name only a few and with nearly 120 release’s to his name its probably fair to call him a veteran of the scene. With his own labels Stimulus Recordings and the newly formed Sula Muse Recordings Paul continues to release all kinds of Techno from dance floor style club bangers to deep emotive material. Paul is now using Ableton for all his sets after over 20 years of playing with records the creative freedom Ableton brings has opened a lot of new doors musically and has reinvigorated his passion for the music. As well as his normal solo performances 2009 will see more performances with; Ben Sims as they finally bring the K.B Productions sound out of the studio and into the clubs, Mark Williams as the now infamous Sou Tai duo one of the more intense Techno performances on the circuit and finally as part of The Essex Rascals with Ben Sims, Tony Anderson and Mark Broom with more old school party influenced sets of Disco, Funk, Hip Hop and whatever else.

Heatseeking Pleasure Machine
Paul Mac Lyrics

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When I'm feeling so low
And feeling so tired
It's the result of a need to feel so desired
Trawling back rooms and bars trying to fill my need
Looking for fun so hard I think my eyes will bleed

You know I'm just a Heatseeking Pleasure Machine
Pump me up and work it but don't stop 'til I scream

I'm just a Heatseeking Pleasure Machine
Gotta get me higher if you know what I mean

I need some one
I need some thing
I need some

Down the lane up the stairs
First room on the left
That's all I need to know
About your name or address

I'll take whatever you got
Just give it to me with speed
You're the doctor I'm sick
And you know what I need

You know I'm just a Heatseeking Pleasure Machine
Pump me up and work it but don't stop 'til I scream
I'm just a Heatseeking Pleasure Machine
Gotta get me higher if you know what I mean

I need some one

I need some thing
I need some

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Paul Mac's song "Heatseeking Pleasure Machine" seem to be describing a person who is feeling low and tired, but is seeking pleasure and stimulation to feel desired and fulfilled. The person is engaging in risky behaviors, such as going to back rooms and bars in search of fun, and is willing to try anything to satisfy their craving for pleasure.

The chorus of the song, "You know I'm just a Heatseeking Pleasure Machine, Pump me up and work it but don't stop 'til I scream, I'm just a Heatseeking Pleasure Machine, Gotta get me higher if you know what I mean," reiterates that the person is solely focused on seeking pleasure and stimulation, and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve it.

The final verse suggests that the person is seeking a specific kind of pleasure or experience, and is willing to take risks in order to obtain it. They are looking for someone or something to fulfill their cravings, and are willing to take whatever they can get quickly and easily.

Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the dangers of seeking pleasure and stimulation above all else, and how it can lead to risky behavior and potentially harmful situations.

Line by Line Meaning

When I'm feeling so low
I'm feeling really down

And feeling so tired
I'm also really tired

It's the result of a need to feel so desired
I feel this way because I need someone to desire me

Trawling back rooms and bars trying to fill my need
I search in sketchy places looking for someone to fulfill my desire

Looking for fun so hard I think my eyes will bleed
I'm desperately seeking fun to distract me from my emotions

You know I'm just a Heatseeking Pleasure Machine
I am constantly seeking pleasure

Pump me up and work it but don't stop 'til I scream
I want to be pleased until I can't handle it anymore

I'm just a Heatseeking Pleasure Machine
My sole purpose is to find pleasure

Gotta get me higher if you know what I mean
I want more pleasure than I have experienced before

Down the lane up the stairs
I'm going somewhere discreet for pleasure

First room on the left
I know exactly where to go