Born on born 9th January 1987 in Paisley, Scotland, his father is of Italian descent and his mother Glaswegian, although his father's family have been in Scotland for four generations. Nutini had no formal music training, and was expecting to follow his father into the family fish and chip shop business. He was first encouraged to sing by his music-loving grandfather and a teacher at his school who recognised his talent. He left school to work as a roadie and to sell T-shirts for Speedway and spent three years learning the music business, performing live, alone and with a band, and working as a studio hand at Glasgow's Park Lane Studio.
His big chance came when he attended a concert for David Sneddon's return to his home town of Paisley at the beginning of 2003. Sneddon was delayed, and as the winner of an impromptu pop quiz, Nutini was given the chance to perform a couple of songs on stage during the wait. The favourable reaction of the crowd impressed another member of the audience, who offered to become his manager.
A Daily Record journalist, John Dingwall, saw him performing at the Queen Margaret Union, and invited him to appear live on Radio Scotland. Still only seventeen, he moved to London, and performed regularly at the Bedford pub in Balham whilst still legally too young to drink alcohol himself. Other radio and live appearances followed, including two live acoustic spots on Radio London, The Hard Rock Cafe, and support slots for Amy Winehouse and KT Tunstall.
His debut album, These Streets, produced by Ken Nelson (Coldplay/Gomez), was released on 17th July 2006, and immediately entered the U.K. album charts at number three. Many of the songs on the album, including "Last Request" and "Rewind", were inspired by a turbulent relationship with a girlfriend, and "Jenny Don't Be Hasty" is a true story about encounters with an older woman.
On 29th May 2009 Nutini released his second studio album, Sunny Side Up, after the first single from that album, "Candy", was released on 18th May. In July, he appeared on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, performing "Coming Up Easy". This was released as the second single from the album on 10th August.
202 New Shoes
Paolo Nutini Lyrics
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I'm looking tired and feeling quite sick
I felt like there was something missing in my day to day life
So I quickly opened the wardrobe
Pulled out some jeans and a t-shirt that seemed clean
Topped it off with a pair of old shoes
That were ripped around the seams
And I thought these shoes just don't suit me
Hey, I put some new shoes on
And suddenly everything is right
I said, hey I put some new shoes on
And everybody's smiling, it's so inviting
Oh short on money but long on time
Slowly strolling in the sweet sunshine
And I'm running late and I don't need an excuse
'Cause I'm wearing my brand new shoes
Woke up late one Thursday
And I'm seeing stars as I'm rubbing my eyes and I
Felt like there were two days missing
As I focused on the time
And I made my way to the kitchen
But I had to stop from the shock of what
I found a room full of all my friends all are dancing round and round
And I thought hello new shoes
Bye bye blues
Hey, I put some new shoes on
And suddenly everything is right
I said, hey I put some new shoes on
And everybody's smiling, it's so inviting
Oh short on money but long on time
Slowly strolling in the sweet sunshine
And I'm running late and I don't need an excuse
'Cause I'm wearing my brand new shoes
Take me wandering through these streets
Where bright lights and angels meet
Stone to stone they take me on
I'm walking to the break of dawn
Take me wandering through these streets
Where bright lights and angels meet
Stone to stone they take me on
I'm walking to the break of dawn
Hey, I put some new shoes on
And suddenly everything is right
I said, hey I put some new shoes on
And everybody's smiling, it's so inviting
Oh short on money but long on time
Slowly strolling in the sweet sunshine
And I'm running late and I don't need an excuse
'Cause I'm wearing my brand new shoes
Oh hey, I put some new shoes on
And suddenly everything is right
I said hey, I put some new shoes on
And everybody's smiling, it's so inviting
Oh short on money but long on time
Slowly strolling in the sweet sunshine
And I'm running late and I don't need an excuse
'Cause I'm wearing my brand new shoes
Paolo Nutini's song "New Shoes" is a feel-good track about a man who wakes up one day feeling low and unhappy with his life, but finds solace in a brand new pair of shoes. He narrates how he woke up "cold one Tuesday" feeling sick and unhappy with his life, and after unsuccessfully looking for something to wear, he finds an old pair of jeans, a T-shirt, and some old shoes that he finds unsuited for him. He then quickly opens his wardrobe and pulls out a brand new pair of shoes that change his entire day. Put simply, the song is an upbeat tune about how a new pair of shoes can lift one's mood and change one's entire outlook.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up cold one Tuesday
It was a Tuesday morning and I woke up feeling cold and uncomfortable
I'm looking tired and feeling quite sick
I noticed that I looked tired and felt sickly
I felt like there was something missing in my day to day life
I had a sense that my daily routine was lacking something important
So I quickly opened the wardrobe
To address the feeling, I immediately went to my wardrobe
Pulled out some jeans and a t-shirt that seemed clean
I took out a pair of clean jeans and a t-shirt
Topped it off with a pair of old shoes
To complete the outfit, I added a pair of old and worn shoes
That were ripped around the seams
The shoes had tears and were ripped in several places
And I thought these shoes just don't suit me
As I looked at my shoes, I concluded that they did not match my style or mood
Hey, I put some new shoes on
I decided to put on a new pair of shoes
And suddenly everything is right
The new shoes made everything feel right and complete
And everybody's smiling, it's so inviting
People around me noticed the new shoes, and they smiled at me, making me feel welcome and happy
Oh short on money but long on time
Although I don't have much money, I have enough time to make the most out of my day
Slowly strolling in the sweet sunshine
I walked slowly in the pleasant sunlight
And I'm running late and I don't need an excuse
Even though I'm running late, I do not need an excuse because my new shoes give me a sense of confidence
'Cause I'm wearing my brand new shoes
The reason behind my confidence is that I am wearing new shoes
Woke up late one Thursday
On a Thursday morning, I woke up later than usual
And I'm seeing stars as I'm rubbing my eyes and I
As I rubbed my eyes, I saw stars, indicating I was still half-asleep
Felt like there were two days missing
I realized that it felt as if two days had gone missing or passed very quickly
As I focused on the time
I paid closer attention to the time to try and understand how I missed two days
And I made my way to the kitchen
I went to the kitchen to prepare myself for the day
But I had to stop from the shock of what
I was stopped by the shock of what I saw
I found a room full of all my friends all are dancing round and round
To my surprise, I saw a room full of my friends dancing and having a good time
And I thought hello new shoes
Seeing my friends having a good time, I was grateful for my new shoes
Bye bye blues
My negative feelings were replaced with joy and happiness
Take me wandering through these streets
I want to go on a walk through the colorful streets
Where bright lights and angels meet
I want to go where the bright lights and kind people meet
Stone to stone they take me on
I walk from stone to stone, admiring my surroundings
I'm walking to the break of dawn
I continue to walk until the break of dawn, enjoying my new shoes and the company of my friends
Oh hey, I put some new shoes on
Once again, I remind myself and others that I am wearing new shoes
And everybody's smiling, it's so inviting
People around me continue to smile and invite me to join them in their activities
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jim Duguid, Mathew William Benbrook, Matt Benbrook, Paolo Giovanni Nutini
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS:
You say you want a lover and you need them now
Someone other from the lost and found
You're dancing with devil with your long dark hair
How are you?
Let's dance like there's no-one here
You say you want a lover and you need them now
Under the cover of a lost, you're found
You're dancing with the devil with your perfect smile
How are you?
Let's dance baby
Oh, let's dance baby, oh, let's dance baby
On your own
Are you feeling so alone?
Shine a light
Shine a light
On your own
Are you dreaming so alone?
Shine a light
Shine a light
You say you want somebody who can hear you scream
Heal your heart and baby, dream, dream, dream
You're dancing with the devil with your heart like stone
Together, you're not gone, you're not gone
No you're not gone, you're not
On your own
Are you feeling so alone?
Shine a light
Shine a light
On your own
Are you dreaming so alone?
Shine a light
Shine a light
Shine
Tonight, as I lay in your arms
I don't know what to do or say anymore
As I lay in your arms
I don't know what to do or say anymore
Tonight, as I lay in your arms
I don't know what to do or say anymore
As I lay in your arms
I don't know what to do or say anymore
On your own
Are you feeling so alone?
Shine a light
Shine a light
On your own
Are you dreaming so alone?
Shine a light
Shine a light
Tonight, as I lay in your arms
I don't know what to do or say anymore
As I lay in your arms
I don't know what to do or say anymore
Woah-oh-oh
Shine a light
Shine a light
Shine
Shine
Shine a light
@thamptondmd
Finally!! After 8 years. I discovered Paulo during my honeymoon night in Mexico. Iron Sky came on and I had my finger on the change channel button but as he kept building the song I couldn’t change the channel. By the end of that song I asked my wife “Who the hell IS this guy?” Such a young kid singing about such deep topics with a brass section to boot. I started following him and realized that he had just quit playing and disappeared. I’ve checked through the years, bought all of his albums, and I have seen every video he has made. So glad he finally decided to come back to us.
@paolamartello8461
💗
@thijsbouwman4848
Same 😇
@Rubylove48
Great comment but shouldn’t you have been doing other things on your honeymoon night…? ;)
@trustwithin7188
Apparently he got abit messed up on drugs for a while which is a shame but I saw him play the other day and he was looking and sounding good 👍
@ladybirdmclean0987
IRON SKY was a WOW factor for me too... I have yet to make a purchase! but I promised myself, I WILL grace my life with his new album
@loveygreenfrog
SOOO happy to see you making music again.
The world has missed you. ❤️
I'm diggin' this groove. 🤘🏼💡⚡
@DarthSiGi
I think it might be my fave song of 2022!
@sharonmcinnes9522
Its defo mine😍
@grahambarlow9881
This song is so cool. It's not a slap in the face type but just washes over you and takes you on a little journey. His voice has always been great. I bloody love this.👍