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.
Diana
Paolo Nutini Lyrics
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Do you believe in passion and romance?
Destined to be within us and around us?
Diana, she loves me
No innocence or compromise
Diana, she loves me
The only way she knows
When the soul's in flight, you set your body free
And all of your lighted lessons, in all it's fantasies
And as a shiver reverts the tension
From an materialized dementia
The make belief, our liberty
You offer some love, swifts and chains
Never change you for all the dames
I stand for you, you open up the me
She said she wanted both of us to go
And she won't give up for nothing
Diana, she loves me
No innocence or compromise
Diana, she loves me
The only way she knows
Diana, she loves me
No innocence or compromise
Diana, she loves me
The only way she knows
The lyrics of Paolo Nutini's song "Diana" speak of being consumed by love and the intensity of passion and romance that come with it. The opening lines of "Drowning in you. Askin' nothin', takin'" suggest that the singer is surrendering to the overwhelming force of love, without asking for anything in return or holding back their feelings. The next lines ask the listener whether they believe in the power of passion and romance to surround and envelop people, suggesting that the singer feels this way.
The chorus of the song repeats the name "Diana" and asserts that she loves the singer without compromise or innocence, suggesting that their love is fully realized and unapologetic. The second verse describes the physical and emotional release of experiencing love, with the "soul's in flight" and the body freed from constraints. The imagery of "lighted lessons" and "fantasies" suggests that the love is both enlightening and escapist.
As the verse continues, the lyrics become more abstract and fragmented, with references to "materialized dementia" and "make belief". These lines suggest that the intensity of love can blur the boundaries between reality and imagination, and that the singer is willing to surrender their sense of self in order to experience it. The final lines of the song repeat the chorus, with "Diana" still loving the singer "the only way she knows".
Line by Line Meaning
Drowning in you. Askin' nothin', takin'
I am completely overwhelmed by my love for you and don't need anything in return.
Do you believe in passion and romance?
Are you a believer in the power of love and all the emotions that come with it?
Destined to be within us and around us?
Is it our fate to experience love in all its forms and have it constantly present in our lives?
Diana, she loves me
I am lucky enough to have Diana's love in my life.
No innocence or compromise
Our love is powerful and not inhibited by any outside forces or pressures to change.
The only way she knows
Diana's love is true and unwavering, this is the only way she knows how to love.
When the soul's in flight, you set your body free
In moments of emotional freedom and release, physical movement and release of tension can follow.
And all of your lighted lessons, in all it's fantasies
All the lessons we learn about love and desire, all the daydreams and ideals we hold, are illuminated and become clearer in moments of passion.
And as a shiver reverts the tension
In moments of desire and anticipation, tension builds and is eventually released in a shiver of pleasure.
From an materialized dementia
The temporary, unreal state of passion and desire can sometimes feel like a kind of madness.
The make belief, our liberty
Fantasy and make-believe can be powerful ways to explore and express our desires and emotions.
You offer some love, swifts and chains
Your love is both freeing and binding, offering both joy and constraint.
Never change you for all the dames
I wouldn't trade you for anyone else, no matter what other temptations may come along.
I stand for you, you open up the me
You inspire me to be my best self and I am devoted to you because of that.
She said she wanted both of us to go
Diana desires a shared journey of love and life together.
And she won't give up for nothing
She is committed to us and our love, no matter what obstacles or challenges may come our way.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID NELSON, PAOLO NUTINI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Drowning in you. Askin' nothin', takin'
Do you believe in passion and romance?
Destined to be within us and around us?
Diana, she loves me
No innocence or compromise
Diana, she loves me
The only way she knows
When the soul's in flight, you set your body free
And all of your lighted lessons, in all it's fantasies
And as a shiver reverts the tension
From an materialized dementia
The make belief, our liberty
You offer some love, swifts and chains
Never change you for all the dames
I stand for you, you open up the me
She said she wanted both of us to go
And she won't give up for nothing
Diana, she loves me
No innocence or compromise
Diana, she loves me
The only way she knows
Diana, she loves me
No innocence or compromise
Diana, she loves me
The only way she knows
@dianeblaikie2924
Absolutely love this song. Lyrics, music, singer. Pure entertainment ❤
@christinemarnewick2847
Love the voice, lyrics and instrumentation. Wow loved this album
@genesisrodriguez4700
I am honestly so in love with this. <3 Paolo's voice is soo perfect.
@shaepellegrini2906
So sexy...🤸♀️😏☠
@lozstrickland1125
Absolutely Love this Fella’s Voice ❤❤❤
@YOUVONDAROBINSONJASPER
Just heard this song and I'm in love!!!! His sound is a cross between Remy Shand, Terrance Trent D'Arby and Daly. The Caustic Love album is a hidden gem!!!
@niasonani4893
Running to see who’s Rémy Shand I am sure he is going to be another super artist “on my music list ” if you relate him to Nutini
Thanks 🤩
@ultron374
Love this song !!!
@giorgio6036
Semplicemente album PERFETTO
@pepsifire7361
This makes me love Diana. There is no Diana in my life...