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.
The Sound of Breaking Up
Paul Mac Lyrics
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Oohoo
(I close my eyes)
This is the sound
(I voice my fears)
This is the sound of breaking up
(I close my heart) This is the sound
(So open your ears)
This is the sound of breaking up
Just came to say I'm leaving
Cuz you were never gonna get that much deeper
I didn't wanna stop believin
I wanna be your lover not your keeper
But I-ooah-I
I really loved you so
But you can't step back
See if it fades to black
And here's what you need to know
CHORUS A (X2)
(I close my eyes)
I see what you have done
(I voice my fears)
That I'm not the only one
(I close my heart)
Cuz once broken is enough
(So open your ears)
This is the sound of breaking up
Turn off my phone stop calling I didn't say that this was gonna be easy
When you got nothing, it's tempting to fall right back
And I know that you know how to please me
But I-ooah-I
I really loved you so
But you can't step back
See if it fades to black
And here's what you need to know
CHORUS A (X2)
CHORUS B (X2)
(I close my eyes)
Just take your things and go
(I voice my fears)
I'm tired of makin up
(I close my heart)
Just leave your key and go
(So open your ears)
This is the sound of breaking up
The song "The Sound of Breaking Up" by Paul Mac is a heartbreak anthem that delves into the pain and complexities of ending a relationship. The song starts with the imagery of closing one's eyes and vocalizing fears, emphasizing the emotional turmoil that comes with breaking up. The chorus then repeats the phrase, "this is the sound of breaking up," with the vocals becoming more intense and emotional. The lyrics go on to describe the decision to leave a partner who is not capable of going deeper, but with the recognition that this decision is painful because of a strong love that was once shared between the two.
Moreover, "The Sound of Breaking Up" highlights the difficulty that arises after ending a relationship where there is still a strong emotional connection. The lyrics state that it can be tempting to return to the relationship due to a desire to be pleased or a lack of anything else to hold onto. However, the chorus reiterates the importance of sticking to one's decision, summarizing that the sound of breaking up may be a necessary, albeit difficult, step towards healing and moving on.
In conclusion, "The Sound of Breaking Up" by Paul Mac is an emotional and powerful song that delves into the complexities of ending a relationship. Through vivid lyrics and passionate vocals, the song conveys the pain and difficulty of leaving someone you love but know is not right for you. Ultimately, the song encourages listeners to trust their instincts and take the step towards healing.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the sound
I am acknowledging that the following sound you will hear is that of breaking up.
This is the sound of breaking up
I am informing you that the sound you are hearing is the result of a breakup occurring.
I close my eyes
I am shutting my eyes to focus solely on the sound of our relationship ending.
I voice my fears
I am addressing my apprehensions about our relationship and the forthcoming ending of it.
I close my heart
I am closing off my emotions and feelings towards our relationship, as it is now ending.
So open your ears
I am urging you to listen carefully to the sound of our relationship terminating.
Just came to say I'm leaving
I have come here to inform you that I am leaving you and our relationship.
Cuz you were never gonna get that much deeper
I realized that you were not capable of reaching a deeper level within our relationship.
I didn't wanna stop believin
I did not want to lose hope in our relationship and give up on it, but I had no other choice.
I wanna be your lover not your keeper
I wanted to be in a romantic relationship with you, not a controlling one where I was constantly watching your every move.
I really loved you so
I had deep and genuine love towards you despite the ultimate end of our relationship.
But you can't step back
I cannot go back on my decision to end our relationship.
See if it fades to black
I cannot hold out hope that our relationship will magically repair itself, as it has come to an end.
And here's what you need to know
I am about to provide you with important statements that I hope you will take to heart.
I see what you have done
I am aware of the mistakes and decisions you made that contributed to the end of our relationship.
That I'm not the only one
I realize that I am not the only person you have hurt through your actions.
Cuz once broken is enough
I do not want to risk a relationship with someone whose actions have already caused a breakup.
Turn off my phone stop calling
I am communicating to you that I do not want any further communication, and I will not answer your calls or messages.
I didn't say that this was gonna be easy
I do not want you to mistake my actions as an easy or painless choice, but it is necessary for my own happiness and well-being.
When you got nothing, it's tempting to fall right back
I understand how easy it is to rely on a past relationship when feeling lost or alone, but I cannot allow myself to give in to temptation.
And I know that you know how to please me
You know how to make me happy but that does not override the pain and sadness I am feeling about the end of our relationship.
Just take your things and go
I want you to collect your belongings and leave after our relationship has officially ended.
I'm tired of makin up
I am done with trying to make things work between us and am now walking away.
Just leave your key and go
I do not want any further connection between us, so please leave the key to our shared space.
This is the sound of breaking up
Repeating the original line to reiterate that the sound you hear is the result of our breakup.
Writer(s): Paul Francis Mcdermott Copyright: Universal Music Publishing Pty. Ltd.
Contributed by Amelia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@petergmred2005
How can one song be so so good and then this exists.
@rachaelmatthews3991
She has a really good voice. I was 19 when this song came out and I am 41 now.
@antetony83
2001 was one of the best years ever. I was 19 back then and went overseas travelling, living carefree. I came back and "the best thing" was playing in pubs in Melbourne. Great times...
@vcaus
Paul Mac is a musical genius.
@coolsofo
Ah yeah Paul Mac and Peta Morris! Wish they had done more together than a few songs!
@saulshepherd5059
Oh, this is so spot on - I feel it. Paul Mac what a talent,
@PurpleDragonz55
This song randomly came to my head after listening other 90s music & it’s so good
@jakemusictvs
Absolutely amazing song! One of my very favourite songs from the early 2000s.
@digbessy
Why isnt this song played on the radio? Its a really good song and I still remember it. I remember watching this on Video Hits.
@Steve50663
Still so good, reminds me of cold heart song. Paul Mac was the dude