The Pauline Principle - Tear Out The Pages

The Pauline Principle formed in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic as an online collaboration of four musicians from Russia, Germany and the USA sharing the passion for metalcore. In 2022 composer Tobi Weiss completed the band. Nolan Mateer - Vocals/Lyrics Josh Clark - Drums Ivan Nikolaenko - Bass André Hernandez - Guitars Tobi Weiss - Electronic Instruments / SFX Mixed and mastered by Christoph Wieczorek and Julian Breucker at Sawdust Recordings Listen to our music on Spotify: Follow us on Instagram: Drum performance filmed by: Elynia Productions Vocal performance filmed by: Ryan Lichtel of Team Apollo Bass performance filmed by: Evgeny Zhukov, Instagram: jay133666 Guitar performance filmed by: Lars Gottschalk Video DOP and Cutter: Lars Gottschalk LYRICS Intro mutilated I feel the weight of my thoughts and I am done feeling sorrow for my life Verse 1 tear out the pages your life comes in stages scrutinize internal flaws from within acknowledge your own faults to begin Verse 2 tear out the pages your life comes in stages scrutinize internal flaws from within acknowledge your own faults to begin Verse 3 stressed out and overthinking it to death lapse of judgment led to failure and regret let go of the feelings you have let go of the control it has let go for your fighting an internal battle no one knows about Pre Chorus plagued and ridden with self doubt years of neglect I’ve lost count be patient and know your limits center yourself with perseverance Chorus 1 I need to learn to relax and breathe I am feeling hopeless life’s bleak look deep down inside of your heart daylight brings a new chance to start Verse 3 let go of the feelings you have let go of the control it has let go for your fighting an internal battle no one knows about Pre Chorus plagued and ridden with self doubt years of neglect I’ve lost count be patient and know your limits center yourself with perseverance Pre Chorus 2 live and learn over concerned with peoples perception my lack of connection no sense of direction my own imperfections Chorus 2 I need to learn to relax and breathe I am feeling hopeless life’s bleak look deep down inside of your heart daylight brings a new chance to start Bridge easier from the outside looking in pressure and tension building within won’t be told how to live my life I live to learn despite your concern trust in what you know and love search within or confide above believing in yourself is the hardest part always be true stand strong lead with your heart Breakdown stand strong and lead with your heart Intro mutilated I feel the weight of my thoughts and I am done feeling sorrow about my life Chorus 3 I need to learn to relax and breathe I am feeling hopeless life’s bleak look deep down inside of your heart daylight brings a new chance to start