Paula+Karol are a young band based in Warsaw, Poland. Their creativity draw… Read Full Bio ↴Paula+Karol are a young band based in Warsaw, Poland. Their creativity draws from Paula's home town in north Ontario, and Karol's Warsaw street cred. They are perhaps the only Polish representatives of folky DIY pop and released their debut LP Overshare on Polish top indie label LADO ABC . The team tour with a magical crew of musicians including Staszek Wrobel on drums, and Krzysiek "Pozar" on bass and keyboards.

the way we were
Paula i Karol Lyrics

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The way we were
The way we'll be
The way we learn eventually
The paths we cross
The seven seas
The way this lines (?) perfectly

And oftentimes to my surprise

I shoot his eyes
It all comes back to me
It all comes back to me
It all comes back
And every corner we used to know was beautiful
They all come back to me
It all comes back to me
It all comes back

The way we were
The way we see
To who we turned eventually
The rest we toss
To grow in grace
The distance from the lives we live

And oftentimes to my surprise
I shoot his eyes
It all comes back to me
It all comes back to me
It all comes back
And every corner we used to know was beautiful
They all come back to me
It all comes back to me
It all comes back

Love, love, love, love

The way we were
The way we'll be
The way we learn eventually
That's we cross

The seven seas
The way we this lines (?) perfectly

Overall Meaning

The song "The Way We Were" by Paula i Karol is a simple yet powerful reflection on the memories of a past relationship. The lyrics highlight the feelings of nostalgia that often come with looking back on what once was. The lines "the way we were, the way we'll be, the way we learn eventually" suggest that the memories of the past shape who we are today and can guide us in the future.

The lyrics also touch on the idea that the different paths we take throughout life, "the paths we cross, the seven seas," all contribute to shaping us into the people we become. The phrase "the way this lines (?) perfectly" implies that despite the changes and bumps in the road, everything falls into place in the end.

The chorus, repeating the phrase "it all comes back to me," emphasizes that memories can resurface unexpectedly and flood us with emotions. The song acknowledges that even when we move on and grow from past experiences, some memories will always hold a certain beauty, captured in the line, "every corner we used to know was beautiful."

Overall, "The Way We Were" is a reflection on the beauty and complexity of the human experience, and the way memories shape who we are.

Line by Line Meaning

The way we were
Reflecting on the past and how we used to be

The way we'll be
Looking toward the future and how we will be

The way we learn eventually
Acknowledging that we may face struggles and make mistakes, but we will eventually learn from them

The paths we cross
Thinking about the people we meet and how their paths cross ours

The seven seas
Considering the vast distances and adventures we may encounter in life

The way this lines (?) perfectly
Not quite clear, but possibly referring to the coincidences and connections that happen in life, making everything come together in a perfect way

And oftentimes to my surprise, I shoot his eyes
Experiencing moments of unexpected emotion or realization that brings us back to the past

It all comes back to me
Feeling a strong remembrance and connection to something that happened in the past

And every corner we used to know was beautiful
Nostalgically reminiscing on familiar places that were once beautiful

They all come back to me
Experiencing a flood of memories and emotions that transport us back to the past

The way we see
Considering how we view the world and ourselves

To who we turned eventually
Reflecting on how we changed over time and became who we are now

The rest we toss
Letting go of the parts of ourselves that no longer serve us

To grow in grace
Continuing to learn and develop as we become more graceful in life

The distance from the lives we live
Acknowledging that we may have to leave behind certain aspects of our lives in order to grow

Love, love, love, love
Emphasizing the importance of love throughout life

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01Whole Again3:15

02The Way We Were3:03

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03Blackbird4:10

04What You Say (I Know)3:12

05July4:12

06Oh Hell, No!3:09

07Heart and a Month Ago2:26

08Reminiscing3:17

09Windows Talking1:34

10Rest of Us4:15

11Distance Left Home3:29

12Hold On To3:37

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

PaulaKarolOfficial

6y↑1

Po długiej przerwie znowu w trasie po Polsce!!! Zapraszamy!

19.11 // WROCŁAW // Stara Piwnica // bilety: http://starapiwnica.com.pl/bilety/
24.11 // WARSZAWA // Grizzly Bar // bilety: http://going.pl/paula-i-karol-grizzly
25.11 // BIELSKO BIAŁA // Aquarium // bilety: https://ekobilet.pl/kurpisz-impresariat/paula-i-karol--festiwal-ars-cameralis-21493/224940-bilety-na-koncert
26.11 // CHORZÓW // Szuflada // bilety: https://www.ticketportal.pl/Event/PAULA_I_KAROL?idp=205853#modalVyberPocetMiest20
01.12 // BYDGOSZCZ // Mózg // bilety: http://going.pl/paula-i-karol-our-town
02.12 // ŁÓDŹ // Żarty Żartami // bilety: https://ekobilet.pl/kurpisz-impresariat/paula-i-karol-ericshovestheminhispockets-1509039372200/227158-bilety-na-koncert
03.12 // OLSZTYN // Andergrant // bilety: https://ekobilet.pl/kurpisz-impresariat/paula-i-karol----olsztyn-1509037468966/227157-bilety-na-koncert
08.12 // KRAKÓW // Alchemia // bilety: https://ekobilet.pl/kurpisz-impresariat/paula-i-karol---alchemia---krakow-1509108805917/227445-bilety-na-koncert
10.12 // POZNAŃ // Meskalina // bilety: http://www.meskalina.com/bilety_sprzedaz/

All comments from YouTube:

PaulaKarolOfficial

6y↑1

Stopklatka Fotografia

kiedy i gdzie macie jakiś koncert ?

van drash

9y↑7

Nareszcie pozytywna muza, uśmiechnięte twarze, bez patosu, i muza którą można słuchać i słuchać, fajnie jakbyście też po naszemu coś zapodali, bo nie macie się czego wstydzić

Monika S.

11y

Paule & Karola odkryłam przez reklamę MBanku. Stwierdzić należy, że muzyka polska ostatnio przeżywa renesans. Brodka, Mela Koteluk, Gaba Kulka i teraz Paula & Karol to niesamowite zjawiska na rynku muzycznym. Coś co pozytywnie nakręca i spełnia człowieka, takiego jak ja. Czekam na najbliższy koncert Pauli @ Karola w Krakowie, udam się tam z największą przyjemnością!