Paul Weller (singer)

thumb|Paul Weller Paul John Weller (born John William Weller on 25 May 1958, in Sheerwater, near Woking, Surrey) is an English singer-songwriter. Weller was the leader and creator behind the formation of two successful bands, The Jam (1976–1982) and The Style Council (1983–1989), before starting a successful solo career in 1990. Quotes Life is a drink and you get drunk when you're young. When You're Young (1979) It's so hard to understand why the world is your oyster but your future's a clam. When You're Young (1979) If we get through for two minutes only it will be a start! Start! (1980) The fingers feel the lines, they prod the space - your ageing face,The face that was once so beautiful, is still there but unrecognisable... Private Hell, from Setting Sons (1979) The morning slips away in a Valium haze and catalogues,And numerous cups of coffee,In the afternoon the weekly food is put in bags - as you float off down the high street.The shop windows reflect, play a nameless host to a closet ghost -A picture of your fantasy, a victim of your misery... Private Hell, from Setting Sons (1979) I play out my role, I've even been out walking -They tell me that it helps, but I know when I'm beaten... Long Hot Summer, from Introducing The Style Council (1983) The lords and ladies pass a rulingThat sons and girls go hand in landFrom good stock and the best breedingPaid for by the servile class. The Whole Point Of No Return, from Café Bleu (1984) When you're knocked on your back and you life's a flop,When you're down on the bottom and there's nothing else but to shout to the top! Shout To The Top! (1984) Is happiness real?Or am I so jadedI can't see or feel - like a man been tainted.Numbed by the effect - aware of the museToo in touch with myself - I light the fuse. The Changingman, from Stanley Road (1995) The more I see - the more I know,The more I know, the less I understand. The Changingman, from Stanley Road (1995) All Mod Cons (1978) I first felt a fist - and then a kick, I could now smell their breath,They smelt of pubs - and Wormwood Scrubs - and too many right-wing meetings. Down in the Tube Station at Midnight If you see me in the street - look away, 'cause I don't want to ever catch you looking at me, Mr Clean.'Cause I hate you and your wife, and if I get the chance I'll fuck up your life. Mr. Clean Going Underground (1980) Some people might say my life is in a rut, but I'm quite happy with what I've got. You'll see kidney machines replaced by rockets and guns -And the public wants what the public gets - but I don't get what this society wants. Those braying sheep on my TV screen -Make this boy shout! Make this boy scream! Sound Affects (1980) Days of speed and slow time Mondays -Pissing down with rain on a boring Wednesday... That's Entertainment Two lovers kissing amongst the screams of midnight,Two lovers missing the tranquility of solitude. That's Entertainment The Gift (1982) A whole street's belief in Sunday's roast beef gets dashed against the Co-op,To either cut down on beer or the kids' new gear, it's a big decision in a town called malice. Town Called Malice If you gave me a fresh carnation, I would only crush its tender petals... Carnation I am out of season all years round - watch machinery roar to my empty sound.Touch my heart and feel winter, hold my hand and be doomed forever. Carnation If you're wondering by now who I am, look no further than the mirror,Because I am the greed and fear - and every ounce of hate in you. Carnation External links Paul Weller Paul Weller (singer) Official site Category:Rock singers Category:Singer-songwriters from England Category:Guitarists from England Category:Socialists Category:1958 births Category:Living people Category:People from London Category:Brit Award winners Category:NME Awards winners