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 Sounds 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 callingI 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
In "The Sounds of Breaking Up," Paul Mac laments the end of a relationship and the need to move on. The chorus is particularly poignant as it speaks to the emotions experienced during a breakup, with the repeated phrases "I close my eyes," "I voice my fears," "I close my heart," and "so open your ears" highlighting a sense of closure and openness while also conveying the pain of the experience. The verses are more specific, with the singer explaining that they are leaving because they can't keep the relationship going and that they want to be a lover, not a keeper. The lyrics also showcase the singer's struggle to let go and resist the temptation to go back to their former partner.
Throughout the song, Paul Mac uses contrast to create tension and build emotional depth. The gentle, ethereal tones of the backing vocals underscore the lyrics, while the driving beat underlines the singer's strength and determination. Similarly, the haunting melody is accompanied by a beat that has a strong influence of pop, r&b and electronic sounds that highlights both the anger and sadness of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Oooh
Just a musical interjection, no lyrics
Oohoo
Just a musical interjection, no lyrics
(I close my eyes)
I'm avoiding seeing your face and confronting the situation directly
This is the sound
This is the feeling and noise I experience when I am breaking up with someone
(I voice my fears)
I express my concerns out loud and make them clearly heard
(So open your ears)
I'm telling you to listen carefully to what I'm saying
(I close my heart)
I'm guarding my emotions and keeping them from being vulnerable
Just came to say I'm leaving
I'm here to inform you that I am ending the relationship
Cuz you were never gonna get that much deeper
Our relationship wasn't going to evolve to a deeper level
I didn't wanna stop believin
I wanted to keep believing that we would work out, but couldn't ignore the signs any longer
I wanna be your lover not your keeper
I don't want to have to constantly watch over you, I want a healthy, loving relationship
But I-ooah-I
Here is where I begin to express my deep emotions toward the situation
I really loved you so
I had strong feelings of love for you
But you can't step back
You cannot just take a step back and hope things will work out
See if it fades to black
Our relationship is not a movie, where everything will be resolved and have a happy ending
And here's what you need to know
I'm about to tell you critical, important information
CHORUS A (X2)
Refrain highlighting the sound of breaking up
I see what you have done
I recognize the actions and behaviors you have exhibited
That I'm not the only one
I'm not the first person you have treated this way
Cuz once broken is enough
Once our relationship is broken, I am not willing to give any further chances
Turn off my phone stop calling
I will not engage in further conversation with you
I didn't say that this was gonna be easy
Breaking up is tough, and I did not expect this to be painless
When you got nothing, it's tempting to fall right back
When one is alone, it can be tempting to return to past relationships, even if they ended poorly
And I know that you know how to please me
I recognize and acknowledge your positive qualities and actions in the past
Just take your things and go
You are to take your belongings and leave my life
I'm tired of making up
I'm no longer going to pretend that everything in this relationship is good
Just leave your key and go
You are not to come back to my life
CHORUS B (X2)
Refrain highlighting the sound of breaking up, slightly different phrasing than CHORUS A
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL FRANCIS MCDERMOTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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