This Fijian born songstress was barely in her 20’s as we watched her shine through the lens of the first series of Australian Idol (2003), thrust into the spotlight as the competition reached fever like pitch. Making it through to the final four, she won the hearts of a nation with her angelic, five octave range, and engaging personality.
As an artist Paulini rose to prominence on the top of the Australian ARIA Charts in 2004 with her debut Platinum album "One Determined Heart" and her Platinum smash single "Angel Eyes", both hitting the No. 1 spot (Angel Eyes remained at the top of the charts for 6 consecutive weeks).
In fact, Paulini is one of only ten Australian female solo artists to have a #1 album.
In 2006, Australia’s sweetheart released her second critically acclaimed album "Superwoman" including the hit singles "Rough Day" and her self-penned "So Over You", spawning her two UVMA nominations for Best Female Artist and R&B Album of the year. Paulini then joined forces with the Young Divas, releasing an album that spawned three consecutive top 5 hits and a national sold out tour.
With double platinum solo albums and singles under her belt, and the incredible success of both Young Divas and most recently the touring ensemble Ladies Of Jazz, Paulini is firmly established as one of Australia’s favourite singers.
Paulini is now moving her career forward in a fresh and positive manner, continuing to record new material and cementing her status as a songwriter after inking a publishing deal with Alberts Music (home of ACDC and Vanda and Young).
Her most recent single, Scarless, was released independently in November to help raise awareness for White Ribbon Day, and the White Ribbon Campaign. This is only one of a number of songs she is preparing for her album planned for the second half of 2010.
Over the years Paulini has grown as a performer, a songwriter and a woman, steering her own destiny in her music career and making choices that she truly feels good about. “I’m at the happiest point in my life. I’m spending my spare time in the studio writing and creating my own work.”
Angel Eyes
Paulini Lyrics
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In her site, what you doin' with someone like me, surely one
Of lifes mystery.
So tonight, I'll ask the stars above, how did
I ever win your love, what did I do, what did I say, to turn your angel eyes
My way.
Second glance, across a crowded room was close enough, I could
Look but I could never touch.
So tonight, I'll ask the stars above, how did
I ever win your love, what did I do, what did I say, to turn your angel eyes
My way.
Don't let me wake, don't let anyone wake me if its just a dream, cause
It's the best thing that's ever happened to me, oh you ladies, you can look all you like
'Cause this guy you see is leaving here with me, yeaahh
The lyrics to Paulini's song "Angel Eyes" depict the singer's disbelief in her good fortune, having won the love of a man who is the object of every girl's attention. She wonders why he chose her out of all the other women who are vying for his affection, considering herself as one of life's mysteries. The singer reveals that she's never been confident in her ability to attract a man's attention, having never learned to dance or gotten a second glance from anyone. So, she asks the stars above what she did or said to make her man fall in love with her, to turn his angel eyes her way.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey good lookin', good tonight, and every girl has got you
You look attractive and every girl wants you.
In her site, what you doin' with someone like me, surely one
Of lifes mystery.
Every girl has her eyes on you, so why are you with me? It's a mystery.
So tonight, I'll ask the stars above, how did
I ever win your love, what did I do, what did I say, to turn your angel eyes
My way.
I am amazed by your love and wonder what I did or said to make you fall for me.
Well I'm a girl who never learned to dance, never even got one
Second glance, across a crowded room was close enough, I could
Look but I could never touch.
I never learned to dance or attract anyone's attention. Just being close to someone was enough for me, even though I could never physically touch them.
Don't let me wake, don't let anyone wake me if its just a dream, cause
It's the best thing that's ever happened to me, oh you ladies, you can look all you like
'Cause this guy you see is leaving here with me, yeaahh
I am living a dream and don't want to wake up. I don't care if other women are looking at you, because tonight, I am leaving with you and it's the best thing that's ever happened to me.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Earl Brent, Matt Dennis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@peta9120
How do I remember every single word after all these years?
She's so amazing!
@neilshepherd1904
Beautiful in every sense. I'm in a happy place rediscovering Paulini in 2021
@SensiofRabbitude
This makes me nostalgic for the days when idol was the only game in town pretty much and it got the best we had to offer. Now years later and high numbers of talent shows have spread the talent pool so thin, no one show is as good as it could have been. Yes I'm even including the voice in that.
@gladysisamal
Her voice is beyond amazing but the breathing in this song is killing me
@tikopilo3264
I really liked this song.. but then your comment got me annoyed with her breathing now lol
@KO-iq2kv
Whoever mixed this song added too much of that tone in her voice & didn't bother controlling her breaths after.
@waimariewharehinga5809
your comment has me focusing on her breathing techniques instead of the song .
@wailer3
Ikr!
@mikiglat815
OMG now all I can hear is breathing haha
@michaelj.m.4216
I met Paulini after a gig in Sydney. She was fabulous and so lovely