1) Paul Hamilton Wil… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Paul Williams;
1) Paul Hamilton Williams Jr. (born September 19, 1940) is an American composer, singer, songwriter and actor. He is known for writing popular songs performed by a number of acts in the 1970s, including Three Dog Night's "An Old Fashioned Love Song" and "Out in the Country," Helen Reddy's "You and Me Against the World," David Bowie's "Fill Your Heart" and the Carpenters' "We've Only Just Begun" and "Rainy Days and Mondays."
Williams is also known for his musical contributions to films, including the Academy Award-nominated song "Rainbow Connection" from The Muppet Movie, and penning the lyrics to the #1 chart-topping song "Evergreen," the love theme from the Barbra Streisand vehicle A Star Is Born, for which he won a Grammy for Song of the Year and an Academy Award for Best Original Song. He wrote the lyrics to the opening theme for the television show The Love Boat, with music previously composed by Charles Fox, which was originally sung by Jack Jones and, later, by Dionne Warwick.
Williams had a variety of high-profile acting roles, such as "Little Enos Burdette" in the action-comedy Smokey and the Bandit (1977) and the villainous Swan in Brian De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise (1974), which Williams also co-scored, receiving an Oscar nomination in the process.
Williams was born in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Paul Hamilton Williams, an architectural engineer, and his wife, Bertha Mae (née Burnside), a homemaker.
His father died in a car accident in 1953, when Williams was 13 years old, after which Williams grew up living with his aunt. As a result, Williams moved to Long Beach, California with his family and attended Woodrow Wilson Classical High School.
One of his brothers was John J. Williams, a NASA rocket scientist, who participated in the Mercury and Apollo programs and was awarded the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, their highest honor, in 1969. His other brother was Mentor Williams, a songwriter as well who penned Dobie Gray's 1973 hit "Drift Away".
2) Paul Williams (born August 7, 1992 in Nelson, New Zealand) is a musician, singer, rapper and comedian. He has released three albums - Songs About Girls, Jungle River Adventures, and Surf Music. His music videos often feature other members of the New Zealand comedy scene, include Chris Parker, Rose Matafeo and Brynley Stent. Outside of his music, Paul is best known for being the Taskmaster's Assistant in Taskmaster NZ. His musical influences include Kanye West, The Strokes, Drake, Animal Collective, Jay-Z, Lupe Fiasco, Kid Cudi, and MGMT.
3) Paul "Hucklebuck" Williams (July 13, 1915 – September 14, 2002) was an American rhythm and blues bandleader, songwriter and saxophonist. He composed "The Hucklebuck", a twelve-bar blues that also spawned the dance craze of the same name.
4) Paul Williams is a British guitarist and Gospel artist.
5) Paul Williams is a Canadian electronic artist.
Old Souls
Paul Williams Lyrics
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is older than all of our years
I had seen in strangers eyes
familiar tears
We'r old souls, in a new life baby
they gave us a new life to live and learn
sometimes they touch old friends and still return
Our pen are crossed on honey, this love
will face a story long ... long ago
this love survive the ages
its history lots of pages... filled them all
made all slow
oh oh oh
Our love is stronger baby
we give it all and still receive
and so in empty arms
we must still believe
Old souls last forever
so we need never fear a goodbye
A kiss when i must go
no tears.....
in time, we kiss....... Hello!
In Paul Williams's song Old Souls, the lyrics suggest that the love between two people is not just a love that is limited by time or age, but rather a love that has existed for centuries. The song compares this love to that of "old souls," which are individuals who have experienced many lifetimes and have gained knowledge and wisdom that is beyond their years. The line, "Our love is an old love baby, is older than all of our years," suggests that the lovers have a connection that is not limited to just one lifetime.
The song also suggests that the lovers have been reunited in this new life after being separated in a previous lifetime. The lyrics, "I had seen in strangers eyes familiar tears...sometimes they touch old friends and still return," suggest that the lovers have met before in a past life and have now been brought together in this new life to live and learn together. The lyrics also suggest that their love is everlasting and can survive any obstacle that may come in their way.
Overall, the lyrics to Paul Williams's song Old Souls suggests that true love is not limited by time or age but rather transcends both, and even though time may separate two souls, true love will always bring them together.
Line by Line Meaning
Our love, is an old love baby
Our love has been around for a very long time
is older than all of our years
It existed before we did
I had seen in strangers eyes
I recognized it in the eyes of strangers
familiar tears
Because they had the same kind of love
We're old souls, in a new life baby
We have an old, wise spirit in a new life
they gave us a new life to live and learn
The universe provided us a new opportunity to continue learning and living
sometimes they touch old friends and still return
Occasionally, we reconnect with past soulmates
Our pen are crossed on honey, this love
Our love story is sweet and has longevity
will face a story long ... long ago
Our love is part of a history that goes way back
this love survives the ages
Our love stands the test of time
its history lots of pages ... filled them all
Our love has a rich and full history
made all slow oh oh oh
It makes everything slow down and worth enjoying
Our love is stronger baby
Our love is powerful and enduring
we give it all and still receive
We pour our hearts into the relationship and get love in return
and so in empty arms
Even when we are not holding each other
we must still believe
We believe and trust in our love
Old souls last forever
Our souls are immortal
so we need never fear a goodbye
We don't have to worry about separation
A kiss when I must go
We say farewell with a loving kiss
no tears.....in time, we kiss.......Hello!
We know we will be reunited again
Contributed by Colin H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@robynheavner4689
Thank you Paul. This is my favorite!
@demonseed032
Still love the original song track, no matter who sings the songs. Thank you Mr. Williams.
@katshotz6033
why have we yet to say "hello" again. 8 years since you left in November and I wait.
@mielr
I didn't know this version existed---I was only familiar with the 'phantom' version--thanks for posting!
@radomirsavinkov7016
THIS IS WINSLOW'S MUSIC !! ONLY PHOENIX CAN SING IT !!
MISTER SWAN YOU GONNA END UP ELECTROCUTED ON STAGE LIKE BEEF !!
@shalalahoobiedooable
Only she can sing it...anyone else who tries.........dies!!!!
@CJJC
BEEF! BEEF! BEEF! BEEF! BEEF! BEEF!
@alexd1121
Most beautiful song ever.
@karinearretetoncinema2905
I agree with you :)
@julienperez7904
Just watched the interview of pauls drummer on the Phantom's dvd extras, who mentioned this version.. i did not know this existed.