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.

Sunshine Eyes
Paul Mac Lyrics

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Think back from the place you are
The start so far, and the end I can't imagine
Skip track all sense is lost
The time, the cause, the consequence of actions
I'm lost in the not too far, just the way you are, just wait for it to be sent
The past believe devout, as I stretch it out 'til it snaps into the present

And then there's the sunshine that comes from your eyes

It lights up the world from inside, I can see me smiling

We're near in the here and now
Just don't tell me how it will be a happy ending
Stripped back I will tell you all
I will bare my soul and I won't just be defending
My doubts, I've been burnt before but I'm back for more 'cause without I think I'm dying
Your eyes reflect, I drown and through coffee brown I can see myself still smiling

And then there's the sunshine that comes from your eyes
It lights up the world from inside, I can see me smiling

I can see you smiling, I can see me smiling, I can see you smiling

And then there's the sunshine that comes from your eyes

It lights up the world from inside, I can see me smiling
(repeat)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Paul Mac's "Sunshine Eyes" express a mixture of reflection, uncertainty, and hope. The first verse invites listeners to think back to where they started and how far they've come, acknowledging the uncertainty of what lies ahead. The line "skip track all sense is lost" suggests a sort of forgetfulness or disorientation, as if trying to make sense of past actions but ultimately feeling lost in the present. The second verse builds on this idea, with the singer admitting to doubts and being "burnt before," but also expressing a willingness to bare their soul and try again. The repeated chorus emphasizes the importance of the "sunshine" that comes from the person the singer is addressing, which brings light and happiness into their world.

Overall, the lyrics seem to suggest a longing for connection and a sense of purpose, while recognizing the challenges and uncertainties that come with navigating life. The image of "sunshine eyes" serves as a beacon of hope and positivity, illuminating the singer's path forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Think back from the place you are
Reflect on your past experiences and how they have led you to where you are now

The start so far, and the end I can't imagine
Looking back at the beginning of your journey, it's hard to imagine where it will all end

Skip track all sense is lost
Sometimes it feels like we are lost and don't know what direction to take

The time, the cause, the consequence of actions
Every action we take has consequences, and it's important to be aware of them

I'm lost in the not too far, just the way you are, just wait for it to be sent
Sometimes we can get lost in our own thoughts and feelings, waiting for clarity to come

The past believe devout, as I stretch it out 'til it snaps into the present
We often draw on our past experiences to make sense of our present situation

And then there's the sunshine that comes from your eyes
When we look into the eyes of someone we care about, we can see a bright and positive light

It lights up the world from inside, I can see me smiling
This light can make us feel happy and positive, reflecting back on us in the form of a smile

We're near in the here and now
We should focus on the present moment, as that's where we are right now

Just don't tell me how it will be a happy ending
It's important to stay optimistic and not let our fears about the future hold us back

Stripped back I will tell you all
In order to connect with someone on a deeper level, we need to be honest and vulnerable

I will bare my soul and I won't just be defending
We shouldn't just be trying to justify our actions, but instead open up and share our true feelings

My doubts, I've been burnt before but I'm back for more 'cause without I think I'm dying
Even though we may have been hurt in the past, it's important to keep taking risks and putting ourselves out there

Your eyes reflect, I drown and through coffee brown I can see myself still smiling
When we look into the eyes of someone we care about, we can see ourselves reflected back, even in their darkest moments

I can see you smiling, I can see me smiling, I can see you smiling
When we connect with someone on a deep level, we can feed off each other's positive energy and create a cycle of happiness

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