PAULINA
(E. Stefani)
from the album No Doubt

An ode to masturbation, one assumes the lyrical content is the reason why the lyrics to "Paulina" are not printed in the lyric sheet for the first album. Sung by Eric with backing vocals by Gwen, the song was played live at least until 1995, and after Eric left the band Tony took over the vocal duties, frequently changing the lyrics to mention the city they were playing in, supermodels of that time, or even Gwen. These are not the original lyrics as there was a demo version of the song.

Paulina - she's on the cover of a magazine
Paulina - a woman in my nightly dreams
Paulina - who makes me grin in any pose
Paulina - I wish she'd take off all her clothes

Paulina - well I stare at her pictures all day long
Paulina - and as I do I sing this song
Paulina - my father says to act my age
Paulina - as I single handedly turn the page

Paulina - well I paste her pictures on the wall
Paulina - sit by the phone and hope she'll call
Paulina - although I know she never will
Paulina - to indulge myself is such a thrill

Paulina - she's the big red apple of my eye
Paulina - I wish she'd lay down by my side
Paulina - but if she ever knew my pursuit
Paulina - she would probably file a huge lawsuit

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