Paula Cole

Singer-Songwriter

Paula Cole is an American singer-songwriter known for her emotive music and exploration of themes like love and identity, particularly in her hit 'I Don't Want to Wait.'

Born
April 3, 1969
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About Paula Cole

Paula Cole — Life and Legacy

Paula Cole is a prominent American singer-songwriter celebrated for her poignant exploration of love and identity in her music. Rising to fame in the late 1990s, she is best known for her hit single 'I Don't Want to Wait,' which captures the urgency of youth and the desire for authentic connection. Cole's lyrics often reflect her personal struggles and the complexities of human relationships, as seen in her questioning of traditional gender roles in 'Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?'. Her work is characterized by a deep emotional resonance, as she articulates the nuances of love and self-discovery. For instance, in her lyrics, she expresses a longing for acceptance and understanding, encapsulated in the phrase 'I want to be loved.' This sentiment resonates with many, as it speaks to a universal human experience. Cole's ability to weave personal narratives into her music allows her to challenge societal norms and encourage listeners to embrace their true selves. Today, Paula Cole's quotes and lyrics continue to inspire and provoke thought, as they reflect the ongoing struggles of identity and connection in a rapidly changing world. Her music remains relevant, inviting listeners to engage with their own emotions and experiences.

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"Far away, to an infinite world I escape. I'm clear and calm, I'm unafraid. Sunless days, in my sheltered milkyway. In Saturn's rings I feel no pain."

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"At the age of 15 months my daughter was diagnosed with very bad asthma, and essentially I put my career on hold for a good eight years."

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"I've left Bethlehem, and I feel free. I've left the girl I was supposed to be, and some day I'll be born."

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"I'm a songwriter who's put my childhood memories and teenage angst into songs."

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"The monsters are in your own head"

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"For me music is a vehicle to bring our pain to the surface, getting it back to that humble and tender spot where, with luck, it can lose its anger and become compassion again."

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"When you're a plebeian you want success, and when you're successful you want to be a plebeian again"

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"The flower has opened, has been in the sun and is unafraid. I'm taking more chances; I'm bold and proud."

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"If not for music, I would probably be a very frustrated scientist. It's one way to answer the question, 'What is the meaning of life?' I feel music answers it better."

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"I think it's important to find the little things in everyday life that make you happy."

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"The older I get, the more I see that there really aren't huge zeniths of happiness or a huge abyss of darkness as much as there used to be. I tend to walk a middle ground"

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"I don't like to sit and bask in my own awards. Awards represent artistic death to me."

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"You make me feel like a candy apple, red and horny."

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"I am not the person who is singing I am the silent one inside. . . . I am not my house, my car, my songs They are only stops along my way. . . ."

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"I wanted to be a cheerleader, like my sister was - all the most popular and beautiful girls are cheerleaders and I wanted that, and it demolished this vision of myself. That's when I found the piano, when music saved me; that's when I first attempted to write my own songs."

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"I am searching for the truth. Somewhere, it's in the music."

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"It's me who is my enemy Me who beats me up Me who makes the monsters Me who strips my confidence."

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