I work with artists from all over the world & I write the lyrics (the easy part:) and they compose and perform the music around my words. I don't write lyrics to music that already has been composed as I'm a lazy bugger & I find this difficult and I also find that it detracts from the quality of the lyrics that are produced, so I prefer not to thank you:)!
Influences
Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Buddy Holly, The Jayhawks, The Band, Leonard Cohen, Manitas De Platas, Neil Young, The Eagles, David Bowie, Frank Sinatra, Elton John, John Lennon, Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, The Artic Monkeys, Blur, Oasis, Shlomo Artzi, Ariel Zilber, Arik Einstein & many more ........
Hi, my name is Paul Thomas & I'm a song lyricist (try saying that after a few beers:)! I was born & grew up in north London with Camden Town, Swiss Cottage, Primrose Hill & Regents Park as my playgrounds. I now live (or try my best to live) in Israel. I have some Welsh blood too as my mother & grandmother were from Wales. I am always writing song lyrics and I will consider working with any artist, singer or band - established or not, wishing to add music to my lyrics & turn them into songs.
I really don't care if you are famous or not, as long as you can make music & think you can make a good song from my lyrics. I believe that the act of creation, in this instance - creating songs, is a gift from God!
I have worked with/for/met many famous people from The Queen to Presidents and I'm really not easily impressed by titles - what matters most is who you are, not what you are or what title you hide behind!
I will consider working with you if you are honest, polite and can make good music (no matter what type of music) - these are the main traits I look for in a song collaboration and I work with artists from all over the globe irrespective of race, gender or religious views.
My musical & lyrical roots are drawn from English Folk, American Folk & Blues, Christian/Gospel with influences from English nursery rhymes and church hymns.
I also write lyrics for a German band, 'Guitavio' www.myspace.com/guitavio. Guitavio released their new Cd "Songs of Love and Loss" through Moon Sound Records ref: 1315-1514-11 containing songs with six of my lyrics on 30th March 2007! You can buy 'Songs of Love and Loss' through Guitavio's web site at www.guitavio.de/diskographie.htm I also have a song collaboration known as 'The Grils', check out 'The Grils' site & songs at: www.the-grils.com.
I am also now on Facebook at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=575632081 and I'll be happy to be added as a 'friend'. More songs can be heard on the 'ReverbNation' song player below.
You are invited to check out my used & unused lyrics which can be viewed at: www.12inter.net/e-lyricz/user.php?id=1519 - if you see any you like then contact me and maybe we can make sweet music:)!.
I am a member of the MCPS-PRS Alliance (ASCAP), London (CAE .. 497904008) - my lyrics can be used if you ask my permission.
Please also check out my published Dylan articles too:- On 'Every Grain of Sand', Seven Days', The Basement Tapes' and 'Caribbean Wind' which are all on my Blog.
Please check out the great Arthur May, who I am honoured to have collaborated with on a few songs, by clicking on the banner below which will take you to his My Space music site:-
For you & all your friends Paul:)! Desiderata Go placidly amidst the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silence As far as possible without surrender, be on good terms with all persons Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others; even the dull and ignorant, for they too have their story Avoid loud and aggressive persons for they are vexatious to the spirit If you compare yourself with others you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your career, however humble, for it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time Exercise caution in your business life for everywhere there is trickery But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism Be yourself Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings; many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars. You have a right to be here And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Be at peace with God, whatever you conceive him to be And whatever your labours and aspirations, keep peace in your soul With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams it is still a beautiful world Be cheerful Strive to be happy.
Another day, another week and another weekend... hope all treats you good. Keep spreading your fabulous sounds into our universe. Sweet and peaceful weekend my friend. hugs, Lusia
Hi Paul thx for the amazing comment :) means a lot ! especially from an internationaly awarded lyricist. I wasn't fishing for compliments but I need to see where to get from here. Have a great weekend take care Nico
hi there Paul. Thanks so much for the comment.Just below yours was one from Tom .I won't say what it was about.lol But suffice to say I told him I think you are a nice guy.lol You have a great weekend too.Stay safe!
hey paul, dont know how you can manage 35 C. i suppose you get used to it but pale blue english types like my are happy with 5 minutes of sun! i can get a tan in that time! :D its actually been perfect though, it hasnt been too hot at all, its remaining around 20 degrees all the time at its lovely :D thanks for listening to my new song mate, i much appreciate it, thanks for comparing me to kravitz :) but i think i gotta little while to go before im selling records like him. thanks again mate. take care. :D
HEY PAUL...THANKS FOR THE MESSAGES AND YOUR GENUINE FRIENDSHIP THROUGH THE PAST YEAR...I LIKE THE TWO NEW SONGS...YOU ARE VERY GIFTED AND I LIKE YOUR MUSIC...FEATURING YOU AS A TOP FRIEND SO OTHERS CAN CHECK IT OUT...I HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A GOOD WEEK...HUGS! I WILL MESSAGE YOU THIS WEEK...TAKE CARE!
WASSUUUUUUUUUUP :P I LISTENED TO THOSE TWO OTHER SONGS AGAIN, LOVE ME AND THE STARS ONE, AT FIRST I THOUGHT THEY WERE JUST A LITTLE BIT CHEESY BUT IT STRANGLY GROWS ON ME IM STARTING TO LIKE IT NOW. HOWS LIFE GOING MATE, SUFFERING IN THE SWELTERING HEAT???
good afternnon my friend thx for info always glad to see jou my friend
have a nice tuesday
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Hey thanks a lot. Which song do you like the most? I'm really pleased with Breaking Up Story at the moment. Would you be able to add one of them to your profile? Dan
