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.
Trust
Paul Williams Lyrics
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You, show you around
Keep you warm and free from danger, share the
Secrets I have found to be true
In a city built on laughter, I have found you crying
Caught you in tears
Trust in me and from hereafter you'll be safe from
Sorrow, shadows and fears
Trust in me I will care for you
Share a grace with you, I'll make a place for you
For you and me, you and me
And if it pleases you, I'd be honoured to serve you
Take a stand for you
Always there with a loving hand for you
There if you fell, yes and I'll serve you well, serve
Thee well
In a world of hidden treasure, I have found the
Rainbow found it in you
Taking comfort in your pleasure, love will come in
Silence faithful and true
Trust in me, I will care for you
Share a grace with you, I'll make a place for you
For you and me
Trust in me, trust in me
In Paul Williams's song "Trust," the singer expresses a desire to get to know someone better and promises to keep them safe and free from harm. The singer seems to have found this person crying in a city that is supposed to be full of laughter. The singer offers comfort and reassurance to this person and promises to care for them always. The chorus repeats the message of trust, with the singer urging the other person to put their faith in them and trust that they will always be there for them.
At its core, "Trust" is a song about the power of connection and the importance of trust in any relationship. The song speaks to the idea that trust is the foundation upon which all strong relationships are built, and that without trust, love and connection cannot grow. The singer in the song is willing to do whatever it takes to earn the trust of the other person, promising to be there for them always and to care for them no matter what.
Overall, "Trust" is a beautiful and heartfelt song that speaks to the power of vulnerability and the importance of forming deep connections with others. It is a reminder that in a world that can often feel cold and isolating, it is through trust and empathy that we can find comfort and love.
Line by Line Meaning
'Tis a pity you've a stranger, I would like to know
It's unfortunate that we don't know each other, but I'd like to change that
You, show you around
I want to give you a tour and show you the best parts of the city
Keep you warm and free from danger, share the Secrets I have found to be true
I will protect you from harm and share with you the things I have learned through my experiences
In a city built on laughter, I have found you crying Caught you in tears
Even though this city is known for its fun and happiness, I see that you are going through a hard time
Trust in me and from hereafter you'll be safe from Sorrow, shadows and fears
If you trust me, I can help you overcome your sadness, darkness, and doubts
Trust in me I will care for you Share a grace with you, I'll make a place for you For you and me, you and me
Believe in me and I will take care of you, share my blessings with you, and make a home for us
And if it pleases you, I'd be honoured to serve you Take a stand for you Always there with a loving hand for you There if you fell, yes and I'll serve you well, serve Thee well
If it is your desire, I would be happy to support you, defend you, and be there for you in any way I can
In a world of hidden treasure, I have found the Rainbow found it in you Taking comfort in your pleasure, love will come in Silence faithful and true
I discovered a beautiful and valuable thing in you, and I find comfort in your happiness. Love will come between us quietly and loyally
Trust in me, trust in me
Again, if you trust me, I won't let you down
Contributed by Amelia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kjell Skeie
- Even though "Trust" is written by Roger Nichols and Paul Williams - the original single in Britain came out 18. July 1969 by a British quartet called Two of Each ! - " Trust " was originally released as a single in the USA in August 1968 by The Peppermint Trolley Company.
joy man
Overtly Christian song, didn't know that about Williams.