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Welcome to Paul Dobbe the Recording Artist. 

Discover the musicians who contributed their talents and the lyrics for each track.

The Musicians who Played on "Starter Kit"

Cover of Paul Dobbe's "Starter Kit"

1 It's Over 4:33

Lainey Dionne singing lead & background vocals, Paul Dobbe on piano, drums, string  samples & background vocals.  

2 Once Again 1:26

Fred Mostly on guitar, Paul Dobbe playing congas/bongos, percussion, bass and pianos.            

3A Back & Forth

Elayne Terranova singing lead vocals and playing synthesizer, Dennis Durante on bass, Paul Dobbe Keyboards, drums and background vocals.

3B Scabbletown (Bonus Track) 3:40

Paul Dobbe playing piano, caxix, shaker, cabasa and synthesizer.    

4 So We May Understand 2:15

Paul Dobbe all vocals and instruments.     

5 What U Mean 2 Me 2:51

Dennis Durante on bass, Elayne Terranova playing ukulele, Paul Dobbe on drums, mandolin, Wurlitzer, Fender Rhodes and all vocals.    

6 My Heart is Home with You 4:01

Elayne Terranova and Paul Dobbe sharing vocals and Paul Dobbe on bass, drums, congas, piano & synthesizer. 

7 Yin & Yang 3:36

Louis Calisse on guitar, Paul Dobbe playing bass, drums, NI massive, piano, hand claps, clave and all vocals. 

8 Once Again Reprise 2:07

The Wicked Wickford Brass Ensemble playing brass, Paul Dobbe on congas/bongos, percussion, pianos, mandolin and acoustic guitar. 

All songs written, recorded and produced by Paul Dobbe.

        Recorded in Rhode Island at Paul's N.K. Sound Studio, at Wickford Junction.

Special thanks to Andrea, who made this all possible. Thanks to Caren Banks, Beth Wernick, Shelley & Trevor Rabin, Ryan & Kyly Rabin, Bouke Dobbe, Bram Dobbe, William Larsen, Bobby & Lynn Gonzalez, Fred Mostly, Dennis & Debra Durante, Elayne Terranova and Mary Ann Rossoni (Second Story Graphics).   

                                   R.I.P. Nicholas and D.A.A.W. Dobbe, sons of Africa. 

"Starter Kit" Lyrics

Yin & Yang

Back & Forth

Back & Forth

   

Ya tease me, then you please me

There's never knowing which way you'll go, go, go

Maybe you need to trust me

Baby, you save me, you lose me

There's never enough of your touch, so much

Could there be a better, path to your heart

Take my hand and let me know

I say what I mean

Tell me, tell me, what you want to hear

That's what I love, it's always

   

Ya tease me, then you please me

There's never knowing which way you'll go, go, go

Maybe you need to trust me

Baby, you save me, you lose me

There's never enough of your touch, so much

Could there be a better, path to your heart

Take my hand and let me know

I say what I mean

Tell me, tell me, what you want to hear

That's what I love, it's always different 

You're the half, that I've been missing

You're my yang to my yin  oo-oo-oo-oo

Darling, you show me, you teach me

There's always time for our love, our love

Maybe I need to trust you

Honey, you start me, you stop me

With the things you say with your words, your looks

Could there be a better, path your to your heart 

Is it yes or no

I say what I mean

Tell me, tell me, what you want to hear

​

​

  

That's what I love, it's always different 

You're the half, that I've been missing

You're my yang to my yin  oo-oo-oo-oo

Sweet heart, you kiss me, you slap me

There's always strings attached to your love, your love

Maybe you need to trust me 

Baby, you embrace me, you shun me, you chase me

Than kiss me, than kiss me

There's got to be an easier,  path to your heart

Tell me which way to go 

I say what I mean

Tell me, tell me, what you want to hear

That's what I love, it's always different 

You're the half, that I've been missing

You're my yang to my yin  oo-oo-oo-oo

That's what I love, it's always different 

You're the half, that I've been missing

You're my yang to my yin  oo-oo-oo-oo


     © 2019 Paul Dobbe   

Terranova in front of Deli.

Back & Forth

Back & Forth

Back & Forth

  

Back        

And forth                    

My way                    

Your way                    

Start                    

And stop                    

Go back                    

And don't forget

The days the moments                    

The years the laughs                    

The shouts the tears                    

The looks the thoughts     

  

Back        

And forth                    

My way                    

Your way                    

Start                    

And stop                    

Go back                    

And don't forget

The days the moments                    

The years the laughs                    

The shouts the tears                    

The looks the thoughts                    

Our fears our goals                     

The hopes the falls                     

The starts the stops                     

I'll take them all     

You can always reach for my hand

I will always hold you tight my friend         

Now it's time to work it out

Where you start and where I end                     

My love, it won't stop  X4          

The times we been                     

The times we spend                     

The times we talked                     

The times we dreamt                     

Each frown each smile

Each touch ….embrace

Today  tomorrow

I'll take them all                     

You can always reach for my hand

I will always hold you tight my friend                                             

You can always reach for my hand

I will always hold you tight my friend  


  © 2019 Paul Dobbe  

Lianey

It's Over

Back & Forth

  

First time I saw you

Your smile called me over

I couldn't find a word to say

I was too shy

Winter turned into spring

We did everything

I won't forget 

The promises, the hugs and the kisses

I don't regret 

That we met

And the time we spent 

It's a pity when love dies out

But I know now

It's over

You'd text your love

My heart would just jump

All of life 

  

First time I saw you

Your smile called me over

I couldn't find a word to say

I was too shy

Winter turned into spring

We did everything

I won't forget 

The promises, the hugs and the kisses

I don't regret 

That we met

And the time we spent 

It's a pity when love dies out

But I know now

It's over

You'd text your love

My heart would just jump

All of life was goin' my way

What could change

I would listen to your stories

I would take it all in

Your brown eyes captured me

I couldn't fight back

I don't regret 

That we met

And the time we spent 

It's a pity when love dies out

But I know now

It's over 

I hope someday we can laugh

Someday we can sit together

All our troubles laid to rest

And wish we could go back again

I loved you 

But that wasn't enough for you

You had moved on

You broke my heart                                                      

By the end of summer

Our love had changed

Winter skies came in

Then you stopped coming 'round 

Don't regret having met

Don't regret having met

Don't regret having met

Don't regret 

Don't regret 

Don't regret 


  © 2019 Paul Dobbe  

My Heart is Home with You

  

As I wander the streets at night

Thinking of the words we said

Why didn't I just agree with you

It's only words that keep us apart

​

What do I do, can you hear me

What can I do, what don't I see

Is it so difficult to let your heart go

Is it so difficult I can't know (to notice me)

​

Sometimes it feels like we're in heaven

Sometimes it feels like g

  

As I wander the streets at night

Thinking of the words we said

Why didn't I just agree with you

It's only words that keep us apart

​

What do I do, can you hear me

What can I do, what don't I see

Is it so difficult to let your heart go

Is it so difficult I can't know (to notice me)

​

Sometimes it feels like we're in heaven

Sometimes it feels like god damn hell

​

To find the streets always ( have) lead to your heart

Only to realize my heart is home with you

​

As I look up at the stars

Will they show me my destiny

Can I change and sing another tune

Will the stars reveal to me another way to go

​

A way that I will show to you

I'll be faithful and true to you

I hope that I will find the street to you

Where you're always ready with your warm embrace

​

Sometimes it feels like heaven

Sometimes it feels like burning hell

​

To find the streets have always lead to your heart  

Only to realize my heart is home with you

​

The stars aren't out tonight

I'll find my own moon light

I close my eyes

I see your smile

Than I'm home again

​

Every street that I walk on

Leads me to your heart

Only to realize my heart is home with you

​

I'm searching for heart 


    © 2019 Paul Dobbe   

Paul Dobbe in Greece.

So We May Understand

Seen this story
Know the people
Played this game, once before
We all want love
We must give love
To everyone, anywhere, anytime
 Chorus
Do we touch the souls we love
Can we heal the scars we see
Do we know how to heal the hurt
And stop the hate, here on earth
 Guitar solo
It's a lot to ask of us
To guide the way, to light the

Seen this story
Know the people
Played this game, once before
We all want love
We must give love
To everyone, anywhere, anytime
 Chorus
Do we touch the souls we love
Can we heal the scars we see
Do we know how to heal the hurt
And stop the hate, here on earth
 Guitar solo
It's a lot to ask of us
To guide the way, to light the path
Have faith, to find the hope
So we may understand
 Musical interlude
 Repeat Chorus
Is this the world today
That we’ll hand off tomorrow.
 Fade


   © 2019 Paul Dobbe    

What U Mean 2 Me

 Girl you're the one

I'm no fun 

When you're not with me

You know I wish we'd do

When last was it

Just you and me

That's how it should be
Why can't you see, what you're doing to me

Open your eyes, don't you realize

What you mean to me

Take a breath

We don't have to rush now
Darling believe in me

I can't be what you see

The man I should be

When your ma

 Girl you're the one

I'm no fun 

When you're not with me

You know I wish we'd do

When last was it

Just you and me

That's how it should be
Why can't you see, what you're doing to me

Open your eyes, don't you realize

What you mean to me

Take a breath

We don't have to rush now
Darling believe in me

I can't be what you see

The man I should be

When your mask is the face I see

Will you ever let me into your world

To listen to your inner thoughts
Why can't you see, what you're doing to me

Open your eyes, don't you realize

What you mean to me

Take a breath

We don't have to rush now
Instrumental
The magic starts now

When you light up my heart

When your hand touches mine

Sends shocks down my spine
Why can't you see, what you're doing to me

Open your eyes, don't you realize

What you mean to me

Take a breath

We don't have to rush now (repeat)
  © 2019 Paul Dobbe     

The Musicians who helped make the Album "Multi View"

CD cover of "Multi View"

1 U Know Rosie 3:53 *

Paula Clare, taking care of vocals, Richard Ribb on bass guitar, Andy Stone playing 6 string electric guitar with Paul Dobbe on the clavinet, piano, drums and also background vocals. 

2 Always On MY Mind 2:55 *

Paula Clare sharing vocals with Paul Dobbe, also playing piano, acoustic guitar, synthesizer, bells and drums and Paul Bouley on bass. 

3 Best Friends 2:20

Paula Clare vocals, Paul Bouley on bass, Andy Stone playing electric guitar, Paul Dobbe adding background vocals, guitar, drums/percussion and piano.

4 Nine Months To Go 2:12

Paul Dobbe all instruments.  

5 This Life 3:13

Lainey Dionne taking on the vocals, Paul Bouley on piano and bass, Paul Dobbe adding background vocals, guitars, drums and synth.      

6 If I Only Could See 3:11

Paul Dobbe on all instruments and vocals, with Lainey Dionne adding background vocals.     

7 Saint Oda, Of Brabant 1:43

Paul Dobbe all instruments.

8 You'll Be Back By Christmas 3:50

Paula Clare on vocals, plus co-producer. John Debossu playing bass and Paul Dobbe taking on background vocals and pianos, jingle bells, drums and synthesizer.

9 Dance Of Love 3:51 *

Paul Dobbe & Paula Clare vocals, Andy Stone playing the bass, 6 string electric guitar plus tambourine, Paul Bouley and Paul Dobbe adding pianos, with Paul tacking on synthesizer and the drums. 

10 The Ballad Of Ellie Nova 3:50

Paul Dobbe performed all the vocals and instruments, except Andy Stone & Matt Mackay on guitars.

11 Charlestown 2:18

Andy Stone featured on guitar, Paula Clare on harmonica and background vocals, with Paul Dobbe singing and playing all the other instruments.

12 The Choices We Make 2:17

Paul Dobbe on keyboards, bass, drums, pedal steel guitar and all vocals with Andy Stone supplying all the other guitars.

13 All The Good Things 3:11

Barbara Lema and Paul Dobbe on vocals, Gerard Avila LeDoux playing cello, Wyatt Lema on 12 string acoustic guitar and with Paul Dobbe playing piano, 6 string acoustic guitar, bass and drums/percussion.     

14 Sound 4 Body 11:12

Paul Dobbe, gongs, bowls & chimes played live with atmospheric interludes.

All songs written (except* Paul Dobbe and Paula Clare) recorded and produced by Paul Dobbe.

                  Recorded in Rhode Island at Paul's N.K. Sound Studio, Wickford Junction. 

Special thanks to Andrea, who is my light. Extra thanks to Paula Clare, with thanks to Caren Banks, Beth Wernick, Shelley & Trevor Rabin, Bobby & Lynn Gonzalez, Paul Bouley for musical guidance and Richard Couto (Orange Dot Design) for graphic design. 

                                                     Dedicated to Nicholas Dobbe.

"Multi View" Lyrics

Dance of Love

  

Verse 1

Standing on the sidelines, up against a wall

Afraid to move, afraid to fall

Across the room you catch my eyes

All the strangers passing by


Chorus 1

Dance with me, dance with me

Let yourself go, hold me tight, let it all flow

Follow me, follow me 

Feel the emotions

Feel what it does

In the dance of love

Feel what it does


  

Verse 1

Standing on the sidelines, up against a wall

Afraid to move, afraid to fall

Across the room you catch my eyes

All the strangers passing by


Chorus 1

Dance with me, dance with me

Let yourself go, hold me tight, let it all flow

Follow me, follow me 

Feel the emotions

Feel what it does

In the dance of love

Feel what it does

In the dance of love 


Verse 2

I know you don't know me

But don't be afraid 

I'm just another clown in this crazy parade

It's time to start living

If you take my hand

I can show you the way, hey


Chorus 2

Dance with me, dance with me

Let yourself go, hold me tight, let it all flow

Follow me, follow me 

Feel the emotions

Feel what it does

In the dance of love

Feel what it does

In the dance of love


Bridge

Ooh wee, I'm falling I'm falling

Ooh wee, I'm falling in love

Ooh wee, I'm falling I'm falling

Ooh hoo hoo, I'm falling I'm falling for you


2nd Bridge

Dance, dance, dance with me

Feel what it does

Follow, follow, follow me

Let it all go


Chorus 3

Dance with me, dance with me

Let yourself go, hold me tight, let it all flow

Follow me, follow me 

Feel the emotions

Feel what it does

In the dance of love

Feel what it does

In the dance of love

Ooh wee, I'm falling I'm falling

Ooh hoo hoo, I'm falling I'm falling for you


Written by Paul Dobbe & Paula Clare

© 2020   

Always On My Mind

  

Verse #1

I lost my heart again

When you left me, last night

When are you coming home 

I'm feeling so alone

'Cause you're always, on my mind

Chorus #1 

Honey can't you see

I've loved you from the first time

Will you be my life-line, calmly and assuredly 

You're, always on my mind

Always on my mind 

Verse #2

I'm looking for you

I can't see you

But I fee

  

Verse #1

I lost my heart again

When you left me, last night

When are you coming home 

I'm feeling so alone

'Cause you're always, on my mind

Chorus #1 

Honey can't you see

I've loved you from the first time

Will you be my life-line, calmly and assuredly 

You're, always on my mind

Always on my mind 

Verse #2

I'm looking for you

I can't see you

But I feel you

I keep waiting, anticipating

'Cause you're always on my mind

Chorus #2

Honey can't you see

I've loved you from the first time

Will you be my life-line, calmly and assuredly 

You're, always on my mind

Always on my mind

Bridge

So many days we shared

I always knew you cared 

It's only, right you know

I always love you, I always, love you 

Chorus #3/Chorus #4 

Honey can't you see 

I've loved you from the first time

Will you be my life-line, calmly and assuredly 

You're, always on my mind

Always on my mind

Always, Always, Always, Always.


Written by Paul Dobbe & Paula Clare

  © 2020 

U Know Rosie

U Know Rosie

  

Verse #1

I know a girl with long black hair

When she walks down the street, everybody stares

No thoughts in her head 

She doesn't really care

She knows what she wants

She picks her own friends

She'll throw you out

When there's no means to an end

She knows someday she'll find it somewhere, somewhere


Chorus #1

You know Rosie

You know Rosie

You know sh

  

Verse #1

I know a girl with long black hair

When she walks down the street, everybody stares

No thoughts in her head 

She doesn't really care

She knows what she wants

She picks her own friends

She'll throw you out

When there's no means to an end

She knows someday she'll find it somewhere, somewhere


Chorus #1

You know Rosie

You know Rosie

You know she did it again

You know Rosie

You know Rosie

Another heart on the mend

She's so pretty 

Oh so pretty

She'll make you think you're a friend

She's so witty 

Oh so witty

She'll have you waiting again


Verse #2

She turns and she flirts with a twist of her skirt

And then she gives a smile

It's not her fault, it's just the way she's made

She wears a perfume

That will keep you in tune

With a song in your heart

Then she'll stand you up, that's just her style, her style


Chorus #2

You know Rosie

You know Rosie

You know she did it again

You know Rosie

You know Rosie

Another heart on the mend

She's so pretty 

Oh so pretty

She'll make you think you're a friend

She's so witty 

Oh so witty

She'll have you waiting again


Bridge

Girl, can't you see

What, you mean to me

Stop, look, feel

Don't be afraid

It's not a game

Are, you scared of  love

Of, a broken heart

It happens all the time

You ought to know, Rosie


Verse #3

Just change your mind, you can't live in the past

I'll be your everything, girl, you just have to ask

Just open up and let me in

'Cause what you want, I'll be more than a friend

Don't turn me down, I don't want this to end

I know some day we'll make it work somehow, somehow


Chorus #3

Rosie, Rosie, you did it again

Don't leave me

Rosie, Rosie, you did it again

Don't leave me

Rosie, Rosie, you did it again

Don't leave me


Written by Paul Dobbe & Paula Clare

 © 2020    

Charlestown

U Know Rosie


We live a life, 

Where we never 

Take sides

We just listen, so we know  

Where to go, and where to show 

And when to talk, and when to stop 

That's how              BG Vocals: That's how  

It goes                                               It goes  

We roll                                              We roll

And twist                          


We live a life, 

Where we never 

Take sides

We just listen, so we know  

Where to go, and where to show 

And when to talk, and when to stop 

That's how              BG Vocals: That's how  

It goes                                               It goes  

We roll                                              We roll

And twist                                         and we twist  

Down here in Charlestown 

You won't                                       A-A, A-A

Believe your eyes                        A-A, A-A 

Be surprised 

               guitar solo

That's how, it goes  

We roll and twist

Down here in Charlestown 

You can't       

Believe your eyes  

That's how               BG Vocals: That's how   

It goes                                                It goes  

We roll                                               We roll

And twist                                          Yes, we twist  

Down here in Charlestown

                            You won't                                       

                  Believe your eyes                              Be surprised  


Written by Paul Dobbe


 © 2020 Paul Dobbe 

Best Friends


Verse #1

You and I are best friends

You'll always have a special place in my heart

Your cheerful smile, your caressing hand

The simple things, make it feel so grand

Life's hardships can't pull us apart 

You were once a stranger 

Now you're my best friend


Chorus #2

You're so special   

I see it in your eyes

I see the truth 

There is no disguise

Is it y


Verse #1

You and I are best friends

You'll always have a special place in my heart

Your cheerful smile, your caressing hand

The simple things, make it feel so grand

Life's hardships can't pull us apart 

You were once a stranger 

Now you're my best friend


Chorus #2

You're so special   

I see it in your eyes

I see the truth 

There is no disguise

Is it your spirit?

Maybe your soul?

But my life without you

Would feel so old


Verse #2

You got to know, one thing

I've been blessed, with the love you've given me

You're a true friend, I hope you'll stay

My life would end, if you went away

Life's hardships can't pull us apart 

You were once a stranger

Now you're my best friend


Chorus #3

You're so special  

I see it in your eyes

I see the truth

There is no disguise

Is it your spirit?

Maybe your soul?

But my life without you

Would feel so old


Chorus #4

You're so special

I see it in your eyes

I see the truth

There's no disguise

Is it your spirit?

Maybe your soul?

But my life without you

Would feel very old 


Written by Paul Dobbe


 ©2020 Paul Dobbe  

If I Only Could See

You're right, this looks so cold

But nothing seems right with this world

So, I found, when it comes to love                 

I don't know, what to expect

Help me (darling)         

Show me (I'm scared)              

What I (it's new)         

Don't know (me too)         

Hold me, guide me (so tightly)

With your heart (with your heart)    

If I only

You're right, this looks so cold

But nothing seems right with this world

So, I found, when it comes to love                 

I don't know, what to expect

Help me (darling)         

Show me (I'm scared)              

What I (it's new)         

Don't know (me too)         

Hold me, guide me (so tightly)

With your heart (with your heart)    

If I only could see, what I have in you

I would stop looking, looking for love

I know what seems so bold 

To take the bull by its horns

But I must let the game of love take over

And see what comes next

Help me (darling)         

Show me (I'm scared)              

What I (it's new)         

Don't know (me too)         

Hold me, guide me (so tightly)

With your heart (with your heart)    

If I only could see, what I have in you

I would stop looking, looking for love

Musical Interlude

You know, I'm always too slow

To figure out what’s on your mind  

So, I'll let time go by

Leave it, all up to fate

Help me (darling)         

Show me (I'm scared)              

What I (it's new)         

Don't know (me too)         

Hold me, guide me (so tightly)

With your heart (with your heart)    

If I only could see, what I have in you

I would stop looking, looking for love

Hold my hand, guide my heart, make me whole

I would stop looking, looking for love

If I only could see, what I have in you

I would stop looking, looking for love. 


Written by Paul Dobbe


 ©2020 Paul Dobbe 

The Ballad of Ellie Nova

The Ballad of Ellie Nova

The Ballad of Ellie Nova

  

Verse#1

She came, from Guernsey

A sister, two brothers

They prayed to Mary

Please save us, they plead

But now, you do, what I, ask of

Just you, just you

I will, she said

She smiled, cause she knew, cause she knew

Jesus was on her side, Jesus was on her side (watch out)

Ellie, didn't know where to stand

She was adrift, no plans, on dreams


Chorus#1

El

  

Verse#1

She came, from Guernsey

A sister, two brothers

They prayed to Mary

Please save us, they plead

But now, you do, what I, ask of

Just you, just you

I will, she said

She smiled, cause she knew, cause she knew

Jesus was on her side, Jesus was on her side (watch out)

Ellie, didn't know where to stand

She was adrift, no plans, on dreams


Chorus#1

Ellie Ellie, whatcha, whatcha

Gonna do

Now now, that you run with the devil

Ellie Ellie

Which way ya gonna go now

With a heart as cold as stone now


Verse#2

Out west, they went

Father Roland, in tow, she asked

Take me, just me

But now, you do, that I, ask of

Just you, just you, I shall she said

She beamed, cause she knew, cause she knew

She had Jesus on her side, She had Jesus on her side (beware)   

Ellie, assured, she thought, she was

Heaven bound, with Saint Peter


Chorus#2

Ellie Ellie, whatcha, whatcha

Gonna do

Your future is up, up, up to you


Verse#3

She played, guitar

At the, bazaar

She found, a soldier, rabid Phil, loved to kill

But now, she said, that I, must go

Just me, just me, always, she said

She smiled, cause she knew, cause she knew

She had Jesus on her side, She had Jesus on her side (take care)

Ellie, always

Kissed the, gold cross, she wore

As a sign of sacrifice


Chorus#3

Ellie Ellie, whatcha, whatcha

Gonna do

Now now, that you deal with the devil

Ellie Ellie

Which way ya to go now

With a heart as cold as stone now


Verse #4

She turned, her back

Her brother, his sin

He loved, just men, the father, had told

Go back, repent, don't love, don't care

Your choice, just yours, no soul, no loss

She smirked, cause she knew, cause she knew

Jesus was on her side, Jesus was on her side (oh shit)  

Ellie, gave up, she played, school ma'am

Tossed out, her dream, cashed in, too soon

Too soon (repeat)

Never give up

Never give up

Never give up 


Written by Paul Dobbe

©2020 

All the Good Things

The Ballad of Ellie Nova

The Ballad of Ellie Nova

  

Verse #1

Whenever you leave, wherever you go

Over the land and down to seas

My hope is that, you'll find balance 

And cheer, as you travel your path


Chorus #1

May you have all the good things in your life

The courage to find yourself

Friendships and beauty for your eyes to see

Someone who's special, someone to love


Verse #2

Have faith so you can b

  

Verse #1

Whenever you leave, wherever you go

Over the land and down to seas

My hope is that, you'll find balance 

And cheer, as you travel your path


Chorus #1

May you have all the good things in your life

The courage to find yourself

Friendships and beauty for your eyes to see

Someone who's special, someone to love


Verse #2

Have faith so you can believe

And confidence when there are doubts

May you have patience, to seek the truth

Peace when you follow your heart


Chorus #2

May you have all the good things in your life

The courage to find yourself

Friendships and beauty for your eyes to see

Someone who's special, someone to love


Bridge

I wish you could stay forever with me

But you must find a life of your own

So my sweet child I'll let you go now

With memories that we both share


Chorus #3

May you have smiles for the bad times in life

A companion to brighten your day

Purpose and passion, and a heart to feel

Someone who's special, someone to love


Chorus #4

May you have all the good things in your life

The courage to find, yourself

Friendships and beauty for your eyes to see

Someone who's special, someone to love.


Written by Paul Dobbe

© 2020 

The Choices We Make

The Ballad of Ellie Nova

  

Every day I am reminded

Of, lost chances

We could have

We should have

The path we take, the decisions we make

Form our destiny 

Each choice we make

Will change our lives

All it takes, is faith, trust 

Which path we take, each choice we make

Forms our destiny

 

Musical interlude


If only we dare, things would be different

Believe it, do it

Take the powe

  

Every day I am reminded

Of, lost chances

We could have

We should have

The path we take, the decisions we make

Form our destiny 

Each choice we make

Will change our lives

All it takes, is faith, trust 

Which path we take, each choice we make

Forms our destiny

 

Musical interlude


If only we dare, things would be different

Believe it, do it

Take the power

Every day I am reminded

Of the chances

We have should have

We could have

Which path to take, each choice we make

Forms our destiny

The path we take, the decisions we make

Is the journey of life. 


Written by Paul Dobbe

 ©2020 

This Life

  

Verse #1

This life, ain't fair to us

Live in the moment, take it all in

Don't get distracted, to what's coming next

Just give it your best


Chorus #1

Laugh 'till it hurts

Cry until you can't

Fill every moment

With people who care


Verse #2

Don't you let, tomorrow

Make you rush today, give it all your focus

And cherish every instant, with the friend yo

  

Verse #1

This life, ain't fair to us

Live in the moment, take it all in

Don't get distracted, to what's coming next

Just give it your best


Chorus #1

Laugh 'till it hurts

Cry until you can't

Fill every moment

With people who care


Verse #2

Don't you let, tomorrow

Make you rush today, give it all your focus

And cherish every instant, with the friend you're with

Be totally there


Chorus #2

Laugh 'till it hurts

Cry until you can't

Fill every moment

With people you love


Verse #3

Treasure, every minute

When time ticks by, there's no going back

Life is just moments, so precious and few

Just keep it on track


Chorus #3

Laugh 'till it hurts

Cry until you can't

Fill every moment

With people who care


Instrumental Bridge


Chorus #4

Laugh 'till it hurts

Cry until you can't

Fill every moment

With people who care


Instrumental Interlude


Chorus #5

Laugh 'till it hurts

Cry until you can't

Fill every moment

With people who care. 


Written by Paul Dobbe


 © 2020 Paul Dobbe  

You'll Be Back By Christmas

You'll Be Back By Christmas

  

He is gone

Without a single word

He left through the door

So tired of being alone, waiting

By the phone, my broken heart

I miss you

Darling I do, I do

Is it just a dream?

You'll be back by Christmas

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

I can't believe

We are still apart

I haven't heard a word 

So scared you won't come home

Waiting, by the door

I love you so

  

He is gone

Without a single word

He left through the door

So tired of being alone, waiting

By the phone, my broken heart

I miss you

Darling I do, I do

Is it just a dream?

You'll be back by Christmas

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

I can't believe

We are still apart

I haven't heard a word 

So scared you won't come home

Waiting, by the door

I love you so, I miss you

What can I do, I do

Is it just a dream?

Ah's

We find the tallest Christmas tree

We'll drape it with tinsel 

And decorate the house with lights

All those Christmas memories

Make it fell like yesterday

He is gone

Without a single word

He left through the door

So tired being alone, waiting

By the phone, my broken heart

I miss you

Darling I do, I do

Is it just a dream?

You'll be back by Christmas

La, la's 


Written by Paul Dobbe


©2020  Paul Dobbe  

The Musicians who helped In making "In The Meamtime..."

1 I Never Got Enough 3:23

Paul Bouley on bass, Gary Boren playing all Electric Guitars and Organ, with Paul Dobbe on the Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Sampled Strings, Drums and Vocals. 


2 Is Anybody Listening? * 2:47

Mark Vinbury on Slide Guitar, Richard Ribb on the Acoustic Guitars, Dennis Durante playing Bass, Paula Clare and Paul Dobbe on the vocals. Plus, Paul Dobbe on the Piano, B3 Organ, Drums, Cowbell, Shaker and additional Slide Guitar

3 Turn Her Life Around 2:23

Metal Mixer on Electric Guitar and Paul Dobbe on Piano, Spitfire Abbey Road and Drumline Samples, Drums and Vocals. 

4 Enlazados 3:10

Poem read by author Javier Mocarquer, Dave Bolender played all the Saxophone parts, Dennis Durante on Bass, Paul Dobbe playing Piano, Percussion and Drums.  

5 Love You Openly/Verboden Liefde #LGBTQ+ 3:07

Louis Calisse on Electric Guitars, Elise_VH taking on vocals, Paul Dobbe adding Vocals, Keyboards, Bass, Percussion and Drums.      

6 For Bouke 2:17

Susan Mcloed on Accordion and Paul Dobbe, Piano, Bass and Drums.     

7 I Thank You 3:55

Paul Dobbe, Vocals, Keyboards, Drums and Percussion. Emerson Torrey, all Guitars (Recorded by Emerson at Satellite Studios, East Greenwich)

8 In Another Life 2:23

Paul Dobbe all Vocals and Instruments.

9 Tea With Jackie 1:45

Pau l Dobbe, Vocals and the Instruments.

All songs written, recorded and produced by Paul Dobbe. (except* Paula Clare and Paul Dobbe)

Recorded in Rhode Island at Paul's N.K. Sound Studio, at Wickford Junction and Mixed at Western Street Studios, in Providence.

Photograph & Graphic Art: Jackie Sordoni.

Special Thanks: Andrea Dobbe. 

Thank You: Caren Banks, Jackie Sordoni, Beth Wernick, Trevor & Shelley Rabin, Dennis & Debra Durante, Gary Boren, Dave Bolender, Mark Vinbury, Emerson Torrey, Michael Miller, Paul Bouley, Richard Ribb, Louis Calisse, Elise VH and Paula Clare.

                                          Dedicated to Nicholas and Bouke Dobbe.

"In The Meantime..." Lyrics

I Never Got Enough

  

Do you remember when we first met 

At that bar in East Greenwich 

We grazed into each other's eyes 

As we talked all night, together 

Do you still remember? 

Do you remember, how we laughed that night 

I told you “this felt right” 

I believe you, felt this too 

It was real 

Do you still remember? 

Sometimes I hear your name 

I realize no ones to b

  

Do you remember when we first met 

At that bar in East Greenwich 

We grazed into each other's eyes 

As we talked all night, together 

Do you still remember? 

Do you remember, how we laughed that night 

I told you “this felt right” 

I believe you, felt this too 

It was real 

Do you still remember? 

Sometimes I hear your name 

I realize no ones to blame 

But in the night, I still call your name 

Oh yeah 

I never got enough, never got enough, no!  

Never got enough, of you 

Those days, they burned with promise Thinking nothing could stop us 

As we spent all that time together 

Do you still remember? 

Those moments have left my mind 

I had to leave those memories behind Although I still remember your face 

Always, always 

I never got enough 

Never got enough, no I never got enough of you   

In the end, I never got enough, of you 

I never, I never, I never, got enough 


 Never enough  Never enough Never


Written by Paul Dobbe

© 2022   

Is Anybody Listening?

  I see you laughing  

And you're smiling again 

What's so funny honey

Is it something I said,

Feeling over-loaded 

Get out of my head 

My heart is split right open 

It's time to re-direct

  

Is anybody listening? 

Does anybody care? 

It's time to make some revisions 

Before I get out of here  


It's just a cover-up 

That no one ever sees 

I think I'll t

  I see you laughing  

And you're smiling again 

What's so funny honey

Is it something I said,

Feeling over-loaded 

Get out of my head 

My heart is split right open 

It's time to re-direct

  

Is anybody listening? 

Does anybody care? 

It's time to make some revisions 

Before I get out of here  


It's just a cover-up 

That no one ever sees 

I think I'll turn it around 

To the other side of me   


Find my inspiration 

I know it's buried inside 

Gotta keep on moving 

I got nothing to hide 

All the consequences 

I've already paid 

All the expectations 

Are starting to fade   


Is anybody listening? 

Does anybody care? 

It's time to make some revisions 

Before I get out of here 

 

I think I figured it out  

I'm gonna make a deal  

I know now, what it's about  

And I'm right behind the wheel  


Is anybody listening? 

Does anybody care? 

It's time to make some revisions 

Before I get out of here  

Is anybody listening? 

Does anybody care? 

It's time to make some revisions 

Before I get out of here  

Before I get out of.... I gotta get out.... I gotta get out, out of here Before I get out of.... Gotta get out.... I gotta get out of here.


Written by Paul Dobbe & Paula Clare

© 2022 

Turn Her Life Around

When she was young, things came easy 

Her mother told her,

 “You'll go far” 

And her father always said, 

“Practice, practice, and my angel, you'll be a star” 

Then she left home, looking for fame 

Where she found, a city boy 

Who would turn her life around?  

With a crushing toll 

Her new life broke her soul 

Ambition took control 

Gosh and beguile

When she was young, things came easy 

Her mother told her,

 “You'll go far” 

And her father always said, 

“Practice, practice, and my angel, you'll be a star” 

Then she left home, looking for fame 

Where she found, a city boy 

Who would turn her life around?  

With a crushing toll 

Her new life broke her soul 

Ambition took control 

Gosh and beguiled 

Put through the trials 

And that's the way, she took control 

As life repeats, she went back home to the country 

Where she found, a boy 

Who would turn her life around?   


She collected friends, like autographs 

On her way, to become a star 

Her ambitions, blinded her and stifled her emotions 

But she kept looking for 

Someone, someone 

Who would turn her life around? 


Written by Paul Dobbe

© 2022    

Louis Calisse on guitar.

Love You Openly/ Verboden Liefde #LGBTQ+


When I saw you, 

My heart took a jump 

and it jumped right back 

That's all it took, just one look  

Right from the start it was so bad 

Oh, oh,  

It's never right when it starts like this 

So, in life, that's the way it goes 

Want you so badly, for you to be mine 

Oh, Oh, 

It's hard to explain, the feeling I get 

Every-time I hear your name. 

I love


When I saw you, 

My heart took a jump 

and it jumped right back 

That's all it took, just one look  

Right from the start it was so bad 

Oh, oh,  

It's never right when it starts like this 

So, in life, that's the way it goes 

Want you so badly, for you to be mine 

Oh, Oh, 

It's hard to explain, the feeling I get 

Every-time I hear your name. 

I love you with a love that's forbidden 

When I, look into your eyes 

I just want to cry 

I wanna love you openly  

 We can't dwell on the past 

All we have is today 

We've come this far 

And we can't change who we love  

We've danced this dance before 

What is true? What is real? It's what we feel.  Als ik je zie 

Kan ik het niet houden, wil ik van je houden Want één blik is genoeg 

We gaan altijd te ver, te vroeg. 

Oh, oh 

Dat het hier stopt is het beste 

Voordat we de liefde testen 

Maar ik wil zo graag dat je de mijne bent 

Oh, oh 

Hoe ik me voel kan ik niet verklaren Wanneer ik je zie stralen 

Verboden liefde, niets dan commentaar 

Als ik in je ogen kijk 

't Is alsof ik bezwijk 

Kwil van je houden, ook in 't openbaar.


Written by Paul Dobbe

 © 2022

Emerson Torrey, on guitar.

I Thank You

  

I thank you, for never giving up 

And always standing by me 

When I’m sinking 

You’re always there with a hand  

To guide me back to land  

Never had a girl like you before 

You taught me how to cope 

You gave me back my hope 

In the mirror I could see 

A cracked reflection that was me  

With you I am free          


I was hoping for more 

Of more t

  

I thank you, for never giving up 

And always standing by me 

When I’m sinking 

You’re always there with a hand  

To guide me back to land  

Never had a girl like you before 

You taught me how to cope 

You gave me back my hope 

In the mirror I could see 

A cracked reflection that was me  

With you I am free          


I was hoping for more 

Of more than you could give 

Of more than you are sure of 

I profess to you 

When time get rough 

I’ll share the journey with you 

Can I tell you honestly? 

You hold my heart, so don’t hurt me 

You electrify me 

In the mirror I could see 

A changed person that was me 

Through you I am free 

Can I thank you, for not giving up?  

And always standing by me? 


Written by Paul Dobbe

©2022  

Paul Dobbe playing piano.

In Another Life

I never thought it would turn out this way Another place. 

Maybe, maybe, another lifetime 

I’ll always wait, 

I’ll always wait, for your friendship.  

Why are you rushing into the future? 

It will come, it will come 

Look, look, around you,   

Around

See your friends, 

Ah 

And smell the roses, 

So, would you look at me that way? 

Would you give me th

I never thought it would turn out this way Another place. 

Maybe, maybe, another lifetime 

I’ll always wait, 

I’ll always wait, for your friendship.  

Why are you rushing into the future? 

It will come, it will come 

Look, look, around you,   

Around

See your friends, 

Ah 

And smell the roses, 

So, would you look at me that way? 

Would you give me the time of day? 

Would you stop and give me a smile right now? 

And give my day, a little bump, 

In another life, 

I won’t let go, 

I’ll hold on 

In another life, 

I would never part

The only one in my heart 

In another life 

I would never let you go


Written by Paul Dobbe   

 ©2022

Enlazados

Enlazados

Enlazados

 Enlazados 

1

Alguna vez, jóvenes y fecundos de mal

 como si la piel tuviera algo 

que decirnos.

A orillas, nuestros cuerpos amantes, asfixiados como un barco 

cansado de remover recuerdos.

Videntes al tiempo, armados 

de fieras encarnadas 

como si esta hoguera apuntara al cielo.

Se cuelga a mis hombros la salvación, separándonos a la distan

 Enlazados 

1

Alguna vez, jóvenes y fecundos de mal

 como si la piel tuviera algo 

que decirnos.

A orillas, nuestros cuerpos amantes, asfixiados como un barco 

cansado de remover recuerdos.

Videntes al tiempo, armados 

de fieras encarnadas 

como si esta hoguera apuntara al cielo.

Se cuelga a mis hombros la salvación, separándonos a la distancia de la luz 

como si la tierra besara nuestras frentes.

2

También gritábamos

 a los hielos, al polvo, 

a las raíces húmedas de canto, 

al rayo destinado 

como también.

Y también subíamos al mundo 

ahogados en esquinas rojas, 

en las puertas encogidas, voraces, 

en la montaña azul, afiebrada 

como soplo en lo eterno, 

ajenos a todo lo mortal 

donde tuviste alas. También.  
  ‎

English 1

‎Ever, young and fruitful of evil‎

 ‎as if the skin had something‎ ‎to tell us.‎

‎On shores, our loving bodies,‎ ‎

suffocated like a ship ‎ ‎

tired of stirring memories.‎

‎Seers at the same time, armed with incarnate beasts ‎ ‎

as if this bonfire pointed to the sky.‎

‎Salvation hangs on my shoulders,‎ ‎

separating at a distance from the light‎ ‎

as if the earth kissed our foreheads.‎  

2

‎We also shouted‎ ‎

to ice, to dust,‎ ‎

to wet roots of song,‎ ‎

to the intended lightning‎ ‎

as well.‎

‎And we also went up into the world.‎ ‎drowned in red corners,‎ ‎

in the shrunken, voracious doors,‎ 

‎on the blue mountain, feverish‎ ‎

as a breath in the eternal,‎ ‎

oblivious to all that is mortal‎ 

‎where you had wings. 

also. ‎ 

The Musicians who Made the album "Cuatro"

1 Drink In The Day 2:48

Solo & Rhythm Guitars, Josh Williams. 

BG Vocals, Table One.

Drums, Steel Slide Guitar, Electric Piano, Organ, Bass and Vocals, Paul Dobbe.

2 We Are The Immigrants * 2:35

Solo Guitar, John Patrick Tallarico

Rhythm Guitars, Josh Williams

Bass, Dennis Durante

Drums, Keys and Vocals, Paul Dobbe.


3 Are You In ** 2:32

Lead and Rhythm Guitars, John Patrick Tallarico.

Piano, Elayne Terranova.

Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Tambourine, Shaker, Hand Claps, Timbale and Vocals, Paul Dobbe. 

4 Since I Left Troy 2:48

Solo & Rhythm guitars, Josh Williams. 

Drums, Keyboards, Bass, Percussion, Steel Guitar and Vocals, Paul Dobbe

5 Tell Me, Tell Me 1:34

Piano and Vocals, Elayne Terranova. 

Piano, Drums, Bass and Background Vocals, Paul Dobbe. 

6 How Long? 1:36

Trumpet, Mykhailo Koberts.

Percussion, Bass, Piano and Vocals, Paul Dobbe.

7 Lody's Dream 3:19

Trumpet, Mykhailo Koberts.

Lody's Voice, Jackie Sordoni.

Percussion, Drums, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, BBC Orchestral samples, Electric Piano and all vocals, Paul Dobbe.

8 Turn, Turn, Turn *** 3:31

Solo & Rhythm guitars, Josh Williams. 

BG Vocals, Table One.

Drums, Bass, Slide Guitar, Banjo, Piano and Vocals, Percussion, Mallets, Banjo, steel slide and vocals, Paul Dobbe.

All songs recorded and produced by Paul Dobbe.

All Songs written by Paul Dobbe, except * Jackie Sordoni & Paul Dobbe; ** Elayne Terranova & Paul Dobbe; *** Pete Seeger

Recorded at Western Street Studio, in Providence, Rhode Island.

Cover Art: Jackie Sordoni. Photo: Paul Dobbe.

Special Thanks: Andrea Dobbe. 

Thank You: John Patrick Tallarico & Table One, Caren Banks, Jackie Sordoni, Beth Wernick, Trevor & Shelley Rabin, Dennis & Debra Durante and Josh Williams.

                                     Dedicated to D.A.A.W, Nicholas and Bouke Dobbe.

"Cuatro" Lyrics

Drink In The Day

  

Magic sunsets

Shooting stars, on these last days of Summer, Summer

You got to drink in the day

Sway with the wind

Let your dreams take you away

Drink in the day

Open all the doors

Listen to the children, Sing, sing 

Drink in the day, Open your mind

Let your vision guide you today

I'm not ready

To say goodbye

I want summer, to stay forever

Every day 

  

Magic sunsets

Shooting stars, on these last days of Summer, Summer

You got to drink in the day

Sway with the wind

Let your dreams take you away

Drink in the day

Open all the doors

Listen to the children, Sing, sing 

Drink in the day, Open your mind

Let your vision guide you today

I'm not ready

To say goodbye

I want summer, to stay forever

Every day is shorter

And a little colder

Let's have fun on these last days, of summer

Drink in the day

Open all the doors

Listen to the children, Play, play 

Drink in the day, Sway with the wind

Let your dreams take you away

Here we go!

Solo  

The trees grow dark, with flocks of summer birds

Waiting to fly, as they follow the summer sun

Be happy today, and don't lose heart

'Cause you know, summer, will be, back again

One more time

Drink in the day

Open all the ways

Listen to the children, Play, play 

Drink in the day, Sway with the wind

Let your dreams take you away

So, you got to

Drink in the day

Open all the doors

Listen to the children, Play, play! 

Drink in the day, Sway with the wind

Let your dreams take you away! 

 

Written by Paul Dobbe

© 2023

We Are The Immigrants

  

We may sound different and not look like you

Yet we bleed just the same

We are your neighbors 

Your students, your laborers

Only with, different names 

Pay all your taxes and we don't complain

We are the immigrants that make your nations grow

We've traveled far, in search of a new tomorrow

We've fought your wars 

So, you can survive 

We are your 

  

We may sound different and not look like you

Yet we bleed just the same

We are your neighbors 

Your students, your laborers

Only with, different names 

Pay all your taxes and we don't complain

We are the immigrants that make your nations grow

We've traveled far, in search of a new tomorrow

We've fought your wars 

So, you can survive 

We are your artists

Your nurses, your janitors

Only with different origins

Pay all your taxes and then get pushed to the margins

We are the immigrants that build the concrete towers

Pick the crops, and sow all those flowers

Take care of the children

The parents and the spouse 

Solo

We are the immigrants who help your lifestyle grow

We've traveled far, so we could have a future

We've fought your oil wars 

So, you can drive home 

We are the immigrants that make your nations thrive

We come from afar, so we could find a home. 

 

Written by Paul Dobbe & Jacky Sordoni

© 2023

Are You In?

  

It's Sunday, can you stay

I'll make some drinks, and we'll kick back

Play some tunes of the day

And let your mind unpack

Oh, tell me, don't delay

Tell me what's on your mind, don't hold back 

I'll listen to what, you say, hay, hay

Are you in, or are you out 

Do you know, are there doubts?

Never know, please say yes

I'm waiting, in anticipation 

Of

  

It's Sunday, can you stay

I'll make some drinks, and we'll kick back

Play some tunes of the day

And let your mind unpack

Oh, tell me, don't delay

Tell me what's on your mind, don't hold back 

I'll listen to what, you say, hay, hay

Are you in, or are you out 

Do you know, are there doubts?

Never know, please say yes

I'm waiting, in anticipation 

Of your reply

Tell me that, our stars align

Can you give, just, one sign

Let's talk about, this and that

It's still Sunday, say that you're here to stay

I'll make some snacks

Jump into the pool

Kick back

Just relax

Are you in, or are you out 

Do you know, are there doubts

I never know, please say yes

I'm waiting

For your...

For your reply

Oh, I’m waiting!

And waiting

For your reply

Yes, I’m waiting.

 

Written by Paul Dobbe & Elayne Terranova

© 2023

Since I Left Troy

  

It's ten years, since I left Troy

Telemachus is no longer, a small boy

He's a grown man

Oh Athena, won't you help him

Seek my story, with my own, comrades-in-arms

Penelope, Penelope

Can't you please wait, it's in our fate

I'm, on, my way, let Ailos, fill our sails

With the aid of the Phaeacians

I'll find the isle, I left behind 

Ithaca, is my hom

  

It's ten years, since I left Troy

Telemachus is no longer, a small boy

He's a grown man

Oh Athena, won't you help him

Seek my story, with my own, comrades-in-arms

Penelope, Penelope

Can't you please wait, it's in our fate

I'm, on, my way, let Ailos, fill our sails

With the aid of the Phaeacians

I'll find the isle, I left behind 

Ithaca, is my home

Where the Suitors roam my palace

Drink and eat my food

Oh Calypso, of Ogygia

Can't you let me go

It's been seven years

Tell Telemachus, I'm still alive, and I'm coming home

Forgive me Poseidon, please Athena 

Help me, help me

I've roamed for one score

The Sirens, I had to ignore

Transformed by Circe

And thanks to Hermes, let Ailos, fill our sails

With the Phaeacians

I will find,

The isle, that I left behind

Penelope, Penelope

Can't you please wait, it's in our fate

I'm, on, my way, let Ailos, fill our sails

With the aid of the Phaeacians

I'm on my way, let Ailos, fill our sails

And help us find

The isle, that we left behind

Penelope, my darling

Penelope

Please wait for me

Can't you wait? 

Written by Paul Dobbe

© 2023

Elyane Terranova at NY central Station

Tell Me, Tell Me

 Hold me, hold me now 

Don’t pull away 

Your touch reveals to me 

That you don’t want to stop this now 

Release it   

Give into the feeling 

In the light of the day, you will see what I’m saying 

Cause I know, what I feel is gonna show  

So, tell me if you really want to go 

Baby, take the lead from me 

Tell me, tell me, tell me now 

Tell me, tell m

 Hold me, hold me now 

Don’t pull away 

Your touch reveals to me 

That you don’t want to stop this now 

Release it   

Give into the feeling 

In the light of the day, you will see what I’m saying 

Cause I know, what I feel is gonna show  

So, tell me if you really want to go 

Baby, take the lead from me 

Tell me, tell me, tell me now 

Tell me, tell me now   

What you can’t say 

You see what you’re doing to me 

Won’t you, won’t you start now 

Release it 

Say it, mean it, believe it 

There’s an opening here, it’s your turn darling 

All clear 

Cause I know, what I feel is gonna show  

So, tell me how you really want to go 

Baby, will you take the lead?  

Written by Paul Dobbe & Elaine Terranova

© 2023

How Long?

  

How long will I bear the pain of my mistakes

Tell me, what I missed

Things went way too quick

A day, a year

It's hard, to compare when you're not there

I know you hurt, hang on

I had so many questions

And, I got, no answers

I never failed you.

Written by Paul Dobbe

© 2023

Lody's Dream #StopChildLabor

Lody's Dream #StopChildLabor

Lody's Dream #StopChildLabor

  


Blaring sunlight opened their eyes

Is this the day, that all things will change

Or another day in this slum, this slum, this slum, this slum

You see, Lody, she didn't have a say, 

she had no other way

She had only one dream to dream;

To run through the fields of grass

Play with my friends all day

Go visit my mother, too

I would hug her and hug h

  


Blaring sunlight opened their eyes

Is this the day, that all things will change

Or another day in this slum, this slum, this slum, this slum

You see, Lody, she didn't have a say, 

she had no other way

She had only one dream to dream;

To run through the fields of grass

Play with my friends all day

Go visit my mother, too

I would hug her and hug her,

Maybe I could go to school

Maybe I would learn to read

Maybe I could, maybe I could, maybe I could be a kid

“Sounds of Children Playing”

Another day, with no end

Lody: Too much to do, I can't keep up

It keeps on coming, when will it stop?

Keep up, don't stop! 

Lody, you see, she didn't have a choice

No voice, no choice, no voice, no choice 

Up came the sun, another day

They walk the streets, nothing to eat

No shoes to shield their feet

There's so much to learn, so little time

What was their crime?

Set the children free.

 “Sounds of Children Playing” 

Only if she could;

Run through the fields of grass

Play with my friends all day

Go visit my father, too

I'd hug him and hug him

Maybe I could go to school

And live the golden rule

If I could be, if I could be, if I could be a kid.

Written by Paul Dobbe

© 2023

The Musicians who helped to make "Do Nothing At All"

1 I Know you are Out There 3:01

Acoustic Guitars & Solo Guitar, John Patrick Tallarico.

Bass, Dennis Durante 

Piano, Drums and All Vocals, Paul Dobbe.

2 Do Nothing at All 2:38

Solo Guitar, Handclaps, John Patrick Tallarico

Drums, Bass, Keys and Vocals, Paul Dobbe.

Additional Vocals, Ami Pienknagura


3 On That Perfect Night* 3:37

Vocals, Ami Pienknagura

Intro Guitars, John Patrick Tallarico.

Solo & Rhythm Guitars, Josh Williams.

Trumpet & Trombone, Mykhailo Koberts. 

Drums, Various Percussion, Handclaps, Bass, Keyboards, Paul Dobbe. 

4 Still Waters 1:52

Piano, Bass and Various Percussion, Paul Dobbe.

5 My Life is Complete 4:06

Piano, Drums, Bass and Background Vocals, Paul Dobbe. 

Solo & Rhythm Guitars, Josh Williams.

6 Bake Til Brown 2:54

Vocals, Retha Swan

Sax, Dan Valicenti

Drums, Percussion, Bass, Electric Piano, Chinese Violin & Vocals, Paul Dobbe.

7 Before I Go 1:32

All instruments, Paul Dobbe.

8 All I Have to Do Is Dream ** 2:14

Guitars, Piano and Vocals, Paul Dobbe. 

Bass and Vocals, Dennis Durante

Drums & Percussion, Francesca Pratt

Harmonica, Paula Clare
 

9 All the Little Things 3:27

Solo & Rhythm Guitars, Josh Williams. 

Bass, Dennis Durante

Ukulele, Vocals, Drums, & Piano, Paul Dobbe.

10 Sound 4 Body, Part 2 8:59

Gongs, Bowls, Chimes and Flutes played live with atmospheric interludes, Paul Dobbe

All songs recorded and produced by Paul Dobbe.

All Songs written by Paul Dobbe, except * Paul Dobbe & Jackie Sordoni; ** Boudleaux Bryant 

Recorded at Paul's Western Street Studio, in Providence, Rhode Island.

Cover Art: Roberto Rosendo Gonzalez.

Special Thanks: Andrea Dobbe. 

Thank You: Caren Banks, Jackie Sordoni, Beth Wernick, Trevor & Shelley Rabin, Dennis & Debra Durante, Lynne & Bobby Gonzalez, John Patrick Tallarico, Josh Williams, Ami Pienknagura, Retha Swan, Mykhailo Koberts, Francesca Pratt & Paula Clare.

                                     Dedicated to Nicholas, D.A.A.W and Bouke Dobbe.

Lyrics for "Do Nothing At All"

I Know You Are Out There

  

 I know you’re out there 

Out there to be found 

I know you can hear my prayer 

Like sunshine on the ground 

We lost the love, and then we lost each other Someday, somehow, I’ll return to you   
 

The secret of your essence   

Is the beauty of your soul 

I’ve never seen anyone like you before 

Somehow, we’ll meet, and we’ll greet 

And we’ll emb

  

 I know you’re out there 

Out there to be found 

I know you can hear my prayer 

Like sunshine on the ground 

We lost the love, and then we lost each other Someday, somehow, I’ll return to you   
 

The secret of your essence   

Is the beauty of your soul 

I’ve never seen anyone like you before 

Somehow, we’ll meet, and we’ll greet 

And we’ll embrace each other 

You know for me, there’s no other! 


 Solo
 

 I wonder where you are today. 

And if you think of me? 

Can you still recall those days 

When our world, was all we could see 

I loved the things you used to say 

Changing with each day 

Are you still out there? 

We could meet halfway
 

You see what I’m talking about

 Just look into her eyes 

I’ve never met anyone like her before 

You know somehow, we’ll meet, someday We’ll greet, as we meet   

Like we never done before
 

The secret of your essence   

Is the beauty of your soul 

I’ve never seen anyone like you before 

Somehow, we’ll meet, we’ll greet 

And we’ll embrace each other 

You know for me, there’s no other. 

Written by Paul Dobbe

© 2025

Do Nothing At All

  


 When I'm undone, overrun    

I take a break 

Fall asleep, in a haze of dreams 

And grand schemes 

Troubles come and troubles go 

Just let them go 

It’s time to do nothing at all 

Don’t give it another thought 

Yeah, it’ okay to do nothing at all
 

In the glow of the daylight 

I sit down and turn up the music 

I float around to the ground 

I lo

  


 When I'm undone, overrun    

I take a break 

Fall asleep, in a haze of dreams 

And grand schemes 

Troubles come and troubles go 

Just let them go 

It’s time to do nothing at all 

Don’t give it another thought 

Yeah, it’ okay to do nothing at all
 

In the glow of the daylight 

I sit down and turn up the music 

I float around to the ground 

I lost in all my thoughts 

And I try to untie all my little knots   
 

 Solo
 

I dream of the day 

When I wake, feeling great 

('cause I got no pain) 

With the sun in the blue sky 

Buddy the cat, is waiting at the door 

But there are things I can’t ignore 

I can’t take this any more 

So, I’ll do, nothing, at all 

Work like hell, doing nothing at all 

Let it all go!   

It’s grand to do, nothing at all 

Yeah, amen
 Just let it all go 

It’s fine to do, nothing at all.

Written by Paul Dobbe

© 2025 

On That Perfect Night

 
 In the tangle of the trees 

In the late day sky 

Blue (as) like nothing, we'd ever seen 

Gold like summer's sheen 

Glowing, pink, blue, gold 

You couldn't describe it 

You couldn't put it on hold 

Perfect as perfect can be
 

Under that sun                                                            I lost my soul                             

 
 In the tangle of the trees 

In the late day sky 

Blue (as) like nothing, we'd ever seen 

Gold like summer's sheen 

Glowing, pink, blue, gold 

You couldn't describe it 

You couldn't put it on hold 

Perfect as perfect can be
 

Under that sun                                                            I lost my soul                                                              on that perfect night                                                  Can you still see the sky                                            When you took my heart 

On that prefect night
 

Like a sari, that swirls   

On the wind 

Or the flicker of a flame 

Yellow, orange and gold 

Did I dream it, all alone 

Between the trees, did you see 

The stars, in the summer sky
 Under that sun                                                              I lost my soul                                                               on that perfect night                                                          Can you still see the sky                                              When you took my soul                                              on that prefect night
 

 In the tangle of the trees 

In the late day sky 

Blue as nothing, we'd ever seen 

Gold like summer's sheen 

Glowing, pink, blue, gold 

You couldn't describe it 

You couldn't put it on hold 

Perfect as perfect can be
 Under that sun, oh                                                              I lost my soul                                                                on that perfect night                                                          Can you still see the sky                                              When you took my soul                                              on that prefect night   
 

Is all that glitter, gone? 

Does it fall at your feet. 

Written by Paul Dobbe & Jackie Sordoni

© 2025  

My Life is Complete

    
 I've never put into words 

The feelings I hold for you, deep inside   

And I've never held you close 

Or whispered in your ear 

I want you; I need you, that's the truth, my dear
 

My life, is complete, in a way I can't show Many regrets, with not much time to go 

I want to make up, for time we lost 

And still, you are the one, and you a

    
 I've never put into words 

The feelings I hold for you, deep inside   

And I've never held you close 

Or whispered in your ear 

I want you; I need you, that's the truth, my dear
 

My life, is complete, in a way I can't show Many regrets, with not much time to go 

I want to make up, for time we lost 

And still, you are the one, and you always will
 

Every moment we spend together 

Has changed, re-arranged, my live, forever Our feelings will be different, years from now 

But you are, part of me, forever now
 

My life, is complete, in a way I can't show 

Yes, I know, gotta let things go 

My soul is yours and my desires too 

Until my dying days, my heart serves you
 

If I forgot to tell you, all those years back in time Where breath taking, surreal and sublime   
 

So, thanks again for always, being there 

And for all the things, that you caringly do No one could be more, fortunate then me 

To a have a love 

A love, a love, like you

 
 My life, is complete, in a way I can't show 

I know, it's a love that time grows 

My soul is yours and my desires too 

Until my dying days, my heart serves you
 

My life, is complete, in a way I can't show 

I know, it's my time to go 

My soul is yours and my desires too 

Until my dying days, my heart serves you

Written by Paul Dobbe

© 2025 

Bake Till Brown

 Cooking is what I do to feel happy 

When you're blue, you should try to   

Need some dough, and get a little dirty   

Cool the wine, don't forget the glazing   

Clear the day and let it all begin   


In your mixing bowl, stir in the ingredients   On a floured surface, roll it out       

Now open your oven cause here it comes And now, bake 'till

 Cooking is what I do to feel happy 

When you're blue, you should try to   

Need some dough, and get a little dirty   

Cool the wine, don't forget the glazing   

Clear the day and let it all begin   


In your mixing bowl, stir in the ingredients   On a floured surface, roll it out       

Now open your oven cause here it comes And now, bake 'till brown 

See what you get    


Solo 


Baking is what I do to feel, happy 

When you're blue, you should try to 

Fold some dough, and get a little thirsty Drink some wine, now everything seems better 

Grease the pan and watch the dough rise      Pour in the ingredients, mix it all around 

On a floured surface, roll it all out 

Pre-heat your oven, egg wash your dough   Bake 'till brown See what you got    


Solo 


Now pour in the ingredients, mix it all around 

On a floured surface, roll it all out 

It's time for seasoning, fire up that oven 

Bake 'till brown 

See what you get 

Written by Paul Dobbe

© 2025 


All the Little Things

  

 Sure, the world is chalk full of trouble  

The powerful laugh, while the polar caps are melting  

Can we advocate for change while we’re living in our social bubble  

Just like drops of water, just like grains of sand  

Make this mighty ocean, mold this amazing land  

It’s the big things, you walk around  

But it’s the little things, that wi

  

 Sure, the world is chalk full of trouble  

The powerful laugh, while the polar caps are melting  

Can we advocate for change while we’re living in our social bubble  

Just like drops of water, just like grains of sand  

Make this mighty ocean, mold this amazing land  

It’s the big things, you walk around  

But it’s the little things, that will take you down  

It’s not the size that makes it special to me   It’s the emotions and our histories  

Of a connection, time can’t erase  

A friendship that will always hold a special place  

So let us not forget the small things  

And all the things they bring  


Solo  


One simple gesture, has so much to say  

All those little things, take my breath away   So, those little moments, humble that they be  

Make our mighty ages, of our eternity  

Solo Outro 

Written by Paul Dobbe

© 2025

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