Shah's parentage is Norwegian and Pakistani.
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Kitchen sink
Nadine Shah Lyrics
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They're characters from kitchen sink
Forget about the curtain twitchers
Gossiping boring bunch of bitches
And I just let them pass me by
And I just let them pass me by
Don't let an ugly thought destroy ya
They'll pick a fight just for the sake of it
But let it lie and they'll grow tired of it
And I just let them pass me by
And I just let them pass me by
And I just let them pass me by
And I just let them pass me by
All that I own is in my suitcase
Collected new clothes for a new place
But all they see is just a strange face
Whose heritage they cannot trace
And I just let them pass me by
And I just let them pass me by
And I just let them pass me by
And I just let them pass me by
Nadine Shah's "Kitchen Sink" is a song that speaks to the experience of living in a small, gossipy community where everyone seems to know and judge each other. The opening lines, "Don't you worry what the neighbors think / They're characters from kitchen sink," set the tone for the rest of the song, which is essentially a call to ignore the petty judgments of others and focus on one's own life. The "curtain twitchers" who are "gossiping boring bunch of bitches" are not worth the singer's time or attention. Instead, she chooses to rise above their pettiness and "just let them pass me by."
The song also touches on the topic of paranoia, which can be a byproduct of living in a small community where one feels constantly scrutinized. The singer acknowledges that she has wasted time being paranoid about what others are saying or thinking about her but urges listeners not to let "an ugly thought destroy ya." In other words, she is advocating for a mental shift away from worrying about the negative opinions of others and towards a more self-assured attitude.
Overall, "Kitchen Sink" is a song about the importance of self-confidence and self-possession in the face of judgment and adversity. It is about choosing to rise above the negative opinions of others and not letting them define who you are.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you worry what the neighbors think
Stop caring about what your neighbors think about you and your life.
They're characters from kitchen sink
Your neighbors are ordinary people with their own set of problems.
Forget about the curtain twitchers
Do not bother with the nosy and intrusive neighbors who can't mind their own business.
Gossiping boring bunch of bitches
Your nosy neighbors are just tedious human beings.
And I just let them pass me by
Just ignore these people, and keep going with your life.
I wasted time with paranoia
Stop wasting your time and energy on unnecessary worries.
Don't let an ugly thought destroy ya
Avoid letting negative thoughts consume you.
They'll pick a fight just for the sake of it
Some people thrive on drama and they will always look for conflict.
But let it lie and they'll grow tired of it
If you don't engage in their arguments, they will eventually stop bothering you.
All that I own is in my suitcase
The only possessions you have are in your suitcase.
Collected new clothes for a new place
You have gathered new clothes to start over somewhere new.
But all they see is just a strange face
To your nosy neighbors, you are just a stranger.
Whose heritage they cannot trace
Your heritage and identity are not relevant to them.
And I just let them pass me by
Just ignore them and keep moving forward.
And I just let them pass me by
It's best to let go of toxic people and not let them affect your life.
Lyrics © Mute Song Limited
Written by: Nadine Shah, Ben Hillier
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CurtisMateer
Hahaha. The cocktail thing looks a bit like coronavirus. Deliberate? I like it better than the last one. Good dynamics as usual.
@tonymack66
A Covid-19 protein?
It would seem so.
Clever.
@dylandarcy1150
saw a vinyl of this album in my local record store today, thought the cover looked interesting, and honestly I can't believe no one is talking about this genius shit
@gianlucagiuliani1025
wooow
ma quando tutto l'album ?
@abbyjackson5288
5 giungo!
@gianlucagiuliani1025
ho appena letto qlcs a riguardo.
grz
@youareveryundude
what a voice, fantastic arrangement - thanks to Mojo magazine July 2020 I found this gem, can't await full album...
@snowhiter
Hey Nadine, been checkin' your work since your song was used in the opening of the 1st series of Mammon. Seen you a number of times now live, Rough Trade etc etc. Keep up the good work ;)
@chairsmissing
Nadine and Michele Guverich should team up. Something extra special should be on the hook.
@alissadesigns89
Wow - this is really great.. never heard of her before today, is she bigger in the UK? I would hope so.