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AUGUST 2021 - DECEMBER 2023

DELICATE THREADS OF FANTASY (aka 40FANTASY: THE REBOOT*)
AN ALBUM BY PAUL GABRIEL TORRES

TRACK 01 - BASED ON 'IN LOVE WITH A CYNIC (FFB94B)' / CO-WRITTEN BY TREVOR KAY-WALSH
TRACK 02 - FEATURING VOCALS/LYRICS FROM @therobyguy
TRACK 09 - ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION, BACKING VOCALS & MIXING BY @wishlane

Stream

Delicate Threads of Fantasy

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Lyrics:
Touch me,
I don’t think I would ever get scared
If you fool me
Hold me,
I don’t think I would ever get sad
If you use me

Slow down,
Why you so down?
They don’t wanna see you in town
With your new friend
Slow down,
Here comes a meltdown
When they see you around with 
With your boyfriend

Talk to me,
I don’t mind that they’re counting our days
’Til I go away
I never knew how to watch what I say
Only how to put on a play
Cus if ur free when ur with me
Then why you feeling so lonely?

slooow dooown

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Mixing, additional production, & backing vox by @wishlane

Lyrics:
You're giving me away
They will find
I got nothing to say
What's on my mind
'Cus babe I'm counting on you
Babe I'm counting on you
You're leading me astray
You're so kind
The type that wants to betray
What's on my mind
'Cus babe I'm counting on you
Babe I'm counting on you

No, I can't break you
I can't break you no more
No, I can't break you
I can't break you no more
No, I can't break you
I can't break you no more
No, I can't break you
I can't break you no more

We'll sail across the sky, you will see
There were never goodbyes in destiny
You know she's calling to me
You know she's calling to me
So baby if you're shy, whisper please
You've got nothing to hide
Don't you agree
You know, she's calling to me

Let me go

You said "let's follow the stars", let's go somewhere
Maybe we'll go to the moon, it's only fair
But babe you're making me choose
Do I mean nothing to you
I've given all I got, why can't you see
That's the end of our love in this galaxy
But babe do I have to choose
Do I mean nothing to you

No, I can't break you
I can't break you no more
No, I can't break you
I can't break you no more
No, I can't break you
I can't break you no more
No, I can't break you
I can't break you no more

Moon 44

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FEATURING @therobyguy

Lyrics:
Why'd you go back on an omen
Call up on a moment
You gave everything that you had
Oh, I'd want you back if you told me
We're living in a story
You gave everything that you had

If you were happy, tell me the sounds
That you heard everyday of your life
If you could dig me a hole in the ground
Something to keep us playing around and around

If you could show me who I want to be
We could tiptoe around our hearts
If you could show me who you want to see
We could skip the imaginary part

Why'd you go back on an omen
Call up on a moment
You gave everything that you had
Oh, I'd want you back if you told me
We're living in a story
You gave everything that you had

Cut ties, dead weight
Figure out
Oblivious all of the time
Show me
All the times you fell
And I think that you're my remedy
Falling back, falling back
Eyes rolling, seen it all
Miss that, miss that
Tied to an idea
'Cause I've been waiting for too long
From dawn 'til the sun will set

If you could show me who I want to be
We could tiptoe around our hearts
If you could show me who you want to see
We could skip the imaginary part

Why'd you go back on an omen
Call up on a moment
You gave everything that you had
Oh, I'd want you back if you told me
We're living in a story
You gave everything that you had
But if I told you the truth
Could I close my eyes & hear you say it too
And if you whisper "I love you"
We could skip the imaginary part

Living in a Story (ft. ROBY)

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a message from june 2024 - let's get sappy. hi, if you're reading this then Thank you for being here. i wrote this song a day after releasing my 'sophomore' album PEPPER & it shares many similiarites to the last few songs from that album. this song lives on to be one of my favorite songs ive ever written, and the lyrics were stuck in my head for a good chunk of 2021 & 2022. didn't think it'd ever see the light of day, but i settled on this version of the song after 4-5 completely different demos. the instrumentals gradually became more abstract with each demo. there's no tempo when the lyrics kick in / no metronome or grid or anything like that. it's kinda directionless - which also plays into the meaning of the lyrics. it's very much a 'ok what the fuck happens now?' kinda thing. i don't know why im saying this. it's nothing too deep. it's about the mundane reality of life after a breakup. and its nice to look back and realize that We overcame that. the 'what the fuck happens now?' thing has resolved itself a long time ago (for the most part). and i hope this song helps you too.

Lyrics:
Pick a day
Of the week
Watch a movie
That’s kind of bleak
Comb my hair
At least what’s left of it
Told my soul that I’ll regret a bit
Pick an hour
Get the tray
Watch you fall in love again in a day
I’m not gonna lie at least it’s funny
Spit out your name, it’s easy money

So I’ll go through,
With what I said
All this time
Just to share a bed
I’m not gonna lie
Still think you’re pretty
Don’t know why, guess my taste is shitty
And I did you dirtier 
Than my sheets
It’s kind of gross but you’re on the streets
So you really think I’d kiss you again?
I'll miss you again?
 
Tomorrow night
I’ll call the moon
Then we’ll fuck until the sun comes through
If I’m the devil,
Then who’s the messenger?
Tell the world that I’m forgetting her?
But at least I’m happy
At least I’m happy

Dear Solitude,

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Lyrics:
I swear it’s everyday
I think the stars align
But you don’t wanna hear it
Cus you made up your mind
And I’m not ‘tryna prove it
I can’t be satisfied

Got something to say
Not sure you wanna hear it
Cus my life is moving
Baby you’re the one to fear it
Got something to say
Oh I don’t wanna hear it, no

Our time is up
I feel alive
If we don’t make it
I apologize
Call my bluff
Look me in the eyes
You say I’m going manic
I just feel alive

What do you mean 
What do you mean 
If I’m being honest I’m just looking for some dopamine
What do you mean 
Baby I’m coming clean
If I’m being honest I’m just looking for some dopamine

I feel like everyday
My favorite part’s a lie
Cus I just give up when I feel like I don’t have to try
Yeah I can’t replay
It makes you wanna cry 
If I’m so messed up, then I’d rather sing a lullaby

Our time is gone
What do we have?
If I don’t blow up
Then I’m not coming back
I see the future
And not the past
I think I’m going crazy
Don’t get too attached

Truth & Dopamine

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aka 'The Family'

Lyrics:
You’re just a pretty face
I always saw you at the end of the day
With my friend
Exchanging the concept of faith
And I told you ‘bout a place
I always went there at the end of the day
In my head
When I drifted off into space

And I didn’t wanna write a song
So why am I chasing the high, this time
I’m feeling it rush to my mind, sometimes
This feeling, it’s hard to describe

So I’ll write something you hate
You say it’s luck, but I call it fate
Just maybe
Just have a little faith

And what’s with the face
After all, I left ‘cus you needed space
From my head
I’m tired of feeling this dread

I didn’t wanna fall in love
I can’t follow through
Don’t wanna go with you
You want something new
The things I want to do
This feeling, you’re one to prescribe

So I’ll write something you hate
You say it’s luck, but I call it fate
Just maybe
Just have a little faith
So I’ll write something you hate
I dropped the pen but my ego stands
Oh baby
Just have a little faith

Just have a little faith

Faith

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Lyrics:
Maybe I’m not
All that I thought
I keep getting shot
In the dark, what’s going on?
The city lights are counting sheep
Your head in my lap
You were falling asleep
I feel it now, it was something to see
I swear


Backseat, 
And I’m breathing ur air
I couldn’t help myself
but notice your stare
Go down,
Run my hand through your hair
cus something tells me that 
This life isn’t fair
Backseat,
with a broken heart
my love is all gone, and my car wont start
I’ll fake a promise
When we’re growing apart
I should’ve noticed but I must’ve forgot

Just tell me I’m wrong
Your skin feels so soft
To my favorite song
Oh please,
If you could see what I see
I never wanted to fuck up this soon
I spent my minutes with the man on the moon
I didn’t wanna be with someone new
But it’s you

(We’re in the)
Back seat, 
And I’m breathing ur air
I couldn’t help myself
but notice your stare
Go down,
Run my hand through your hair
cus something tells me that 
This life isn’t fair
Back seat,
with a broken heart
my love is all gone, and my car wont start
I’ll fake a promise
When we’re growing apart
I should’ve noticed but I must’ve forgot

Backseat

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Based on https://soundcloud.com/hellojuko/ilwac
Original version co-written/co-produced by Trevor Kay-Walsh

Lyrics:
Maybe you know that
You held me in a fantasy

In Love With a Cynic

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aka 'shelburne falls'

Lyrics:
I guess it’s only fair
You’ve listened to him cry
So many times without care
And I trust that you’ll make a truce
There’s no point in claiming
It’s all about you
And I’ll say that I’m sorry, too
In my fantasy world, I’m living with you

I’m tired of dreaming ‘bout what we could’ve been
Like a delicate thread, and I’ll do it again
I promise I’ll break this habit some day
But for now , while I’m happy, I’ll just run away

We haven’t talked in a while
I used to sing you to sleep while you drowned in a song
And some nights I don’t feel like you 
I’m scared that you’ll burn up and cry for me too
I’m sorry I’m not the one
I’m scared that I’ll grow up and forget about you But I want to feel like I’m you
It’s a sign of the times you can’t seem to come through

Cus you act like I remember 
What it felt like, I was younger
Now you’re old, now you’re tired
There’s a lot to admire
You think I remember
What it’s like to feel young
And you told me last night
It’s on the tip of your tongue
And i’m tired of falling in love with the sun
I guess that it’s fine
I guess that it’s done

Shelburne

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Lyrics:
It’s a sign of the times
The other night I told you
That nobody gets what they want
And maybe I’m going
Going back to my old self

This feels like a dream
It’s going to seem
Like everything we’re supposed to be
Your garden of dreams
Is finally free
Maybe it’s time to be happy

And now that you’re mine
Every night I’ll call you
And you’ll see me dancing again
And nothing else matters
Oh, there’s some things we don’t know

This feels like a dream
It’s going to seem
Like everything we’re supposed to be
Your garden of dreams
Is finally free
Maybe it’s time to be happy

You see right through me
You see right through me

It’s a sign of the times
The other night I hoped that
You’d never see me this way
Maybe you think I’m crazy
After all, I’ve done this day after day
And I thought I was fine
But every night I call you
With no one else on the line
And maybe I’m going
Going back to my old self

But if I’m chasing dreams
You’re going to see
Everything that I used to be
I’ll say that I’m free
In my garden of dreams
While I’m stuck in a fantasy

This feels like a dream
It’s going to seem
Like everything we’re supposed to be
Your garden of dreams
Is finally free
Maybe it’s time to be happy
This feels like a dream
It’s going to seem
Like everything we’re supposed to be
Your garden of dreams
Is finally free
Maybe it’s time to be happy

You see right through me
You see right through me

Delicate Threads of Fantasy

JUKO