Lyrics For the Album "Starter Kit"

 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

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

My love, it won't stop

My love, it won't stop

My love, it won't stop          

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  

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 

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     

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 led 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

Then 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  

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 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

Sweetheart, 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

Then kiss me, then 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

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    

 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 lifeline, 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 lifeline, 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 lifeline, calmly and assuredly 

You're, always on my mind

Always on my mind

Always, Always, Always, Always.

Written by Paul Dobbe & Paula Clare

  © 2020

 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

 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'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

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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 

 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 

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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

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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.

 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 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 & Jackie Sordoni

© 2023

  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

 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

 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

 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

 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

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

 In the tangle of the trees 

In the late day sky 

Blue 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

 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

 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

 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

We kept spinning around

Until our world came crashing down

I'll take all the blame 

No, I'm not ashamed   

When I reach out

You shut me down    

You didn't believe me
 This happens every time, our love stalls   And it turns cold 

Don't look away, we gotta work it out Don't walk away, we've done this before Don't walk away, don't walk away 

You gotta tell me what's on your mind Let it out, shout it out 

We gotta stop doing this again 

Spinning round, spinning round     Spinning round, spinning round again
 
 There are things that I, got to know When you shut me out, where do you go? 

Was there something, I should have known   

Was this planned from the start? 

When I open up, you shut me down You didn't believe me
 This happens every time, our love stalls   And it turns cold 

Don't look away, we gotta work it out Don't walk away, we've done this before Don't walk away, don't walk away 

You gotta tell me what's on your mind Open up, let it out 

We gotta stop doing this again 

Spinning round, spinning round     Spinning round, spinning round again
 Can't you see what I'm going through? Make up your mind, tell me what you want to do 

'Cause I'm waiting 

Waiting for you
 This happens every time, our love stalls   And it turns cold 

Don't look away, we gotta work it out Don't walk away, we've done this before Don't walk away, don't walk away 

You gotta tell me what's on your mind 

Let it out, shout it out 

We gotta stop doing this again 

Spinning round, spinning round     Spinning round, spinning round   

Again. 

Written by Paul Dobbe

© 2026   
 
 
 
 
 
   

     As I look down from my house 

A crowd assembles at the capitol stairs What have they come to see 

To say, to hear at the Capitol House
 What they don't realize   

A deal has been done 

And there's no compromise 

When did they forget their voice 

How did they lose their choice
 The weak and strong all stand there Assembled at bottom of the stairs 

What have they come to see 

To say, to hear at the Capitol House
 They're waiting for God to appear 

To tell them what they all fear 

They're waiting for the meek to be blessed Inherit the earth with no taxes   
 Oh no, don't slow down 

Don't be discouraged 

When you find yourself 

Doing the Capitol shuffle
 The weak and the strong all stand there Assembled at the bottom of the stairs What have they come to see 

To say, to witness at the Capitol House
 They're waiting for the seas to part   

A leader to help them start 

Some wait to be heard 

Others wait to be served   

They come from every town 

To find it's just a shake down 

So can the last supper,   

Be served once again?

Written by Paul Dobbe

© 2026  
 

 Too late now for lists and promises Things that could've have been done Should have been done 

Don't hide behind your subterfuge Scheduled but never too soon 

As long as Chernobyl glows in the dark Not you, not me               

We don't have all the answers 

As long as we keep moving

It's time to take a leap forward 

And believe in your chances 

Live for today, with no backward glances Jump into the light 

And shine, shine, shine 

Solo

It's way too late now, for your pledges and your schedules 

Things that you said, you could have, have done 

Hide behind your verbal disguises Reschedule but never too soon

As long (how long?) as Chernobyl glows in the dark 

We'll never know   

All the answers 

And who do we owe 

As long as Chernobyl glows in the dark Not you, not me, we'll never know 

When things start and when they end 

Is it too late 

With all the answers

Written by Paul Dobbe

© 2026 

 I saw your tattoo 

Those brown eyes, that warm smile 

There at the cinema I almost fell down 

A few weeks later 

Someone said your name I couldn't take it 

So, I left the room
 It's just another thing I got to get used to 

Not seeing you there, at the end of the stairs 

You moved out I'm sorry, but I can't move on
 Each cafe' I go to   

Your shadow is always there 

Even when I close my eyes 

I can still see your brown hair 

The feel of your lips 

Your hands on my hips I got to realize   This is a fantasy
 It's just another thing I got to get used to 

Not seeing you there, at the end of the stairs 

You moved out I'm sorry, but I can't move on
 I gotta stop thinking 

Of the days and moments, we spent 

In each other's company 

I got to start right now 

Throw out your things 

Along with your memories 

Forget our past
 It's just another thing I got to get used to 

Not seeing you there, at the end of the stairs 

You moved out 

I'm sorry, but I can't move on
 I got to be at peace, with the fact, you won't be back 

I can't let it get to me I got to start right now 

Throw out your things 

Forget our past.

Written by Paul Dobbe

© 2026 

 I was leaving the lights on 

Thinking you're not gone 

I'm not really coping   

Sleeping with one eye open 

How do you text a kiss   

Into a sea of loneliness 

How do you send a tear 

Into the ocean mist 

How can you say “I love you”   

When you left me in a mess   
 
 When I needed something more 

You gave me even less 

You broke me into pieces 

Waiting endlessly for your phone call Each day seems the same 

Some days are an endless grind 

How could you say those things 

What's going through your mind 

How can you say “I love you”   

When you left me in a mess

Written by Paul Dobbe & Jackie Sordoni

© 2026  

  Baby, I love you  
 Have I ever told you
How good it feels to hold you?
It isn't easy to explain  
And though I'm really trying
I think I may start crying
My heart can't wait another day
When you touch me I just got to say
Baby, I love you
Baby, I love you
Baby, I love you

I can't live without you
I love everything about you
I can't help it if I feel this way
Oh, I'm so glad I found you
I want my arms around you
I love to hear you call my name
Tell me, baby, that you feel the same
Baby, I love you
Baby, I love you
Baby, I love you
Solo
Oh, my heart can't wait another day
When you touch me I just got to say
Baby, I love you
Baby, I love you
Baby, I love you
Baby, I love you Come on baby
Baby, I love you
Baby, I love you   

Written by Ellie Greenwich, Phil Spector, Jeff Barry