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.
Fashion
Paolo Nutini Lyrics
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Gonna make it in the land of milk and honey
Oh when you called and said you're on your way
Gonna stake your claim
Make your money
I'm picturing you
With Manolos on your feet
Strutting cool down Carnaby Street
What a woman
Putty in your hand
All your one night stands
You just
You gotta keep them coming
Cause she's in fashion
She's chic
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
She's in fashion
La freak
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
And she's my queen
There's more to life than sex appeal
But sometimes it takes an angel to remember
Oh and this lady she's the real deal
On the cover from December to December
Though her eyes - reveal her vanity
She's got soul, she's got class - and originality
She's got style and a personality
And she wears it on her sleeve
Cause she's in fashion
She's chic
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
She's in fashion
La freak
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
And she's my queen
When I pull up on the scene
My tuxedo too clean
Red nails red lips 5 rings
And I keep my cuffs thicker than a bold magazine
Car like a felon in the back looking clean
We taking off like a dirty limousine
You ever met a girl with her pedals in the sand
Or wear a suit and tie way better than a man
Kansas to Atlanta to London into Coco Babana
Electric Ladies, take a ride in my Mercedes
She's in fashion
She's chic
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
She's in fashion
La freak
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
And she's my queen
She's my queen
Lady is my queen
She's my queen
Your majesty
In "Fashion," Italian-Scottish singer Paolo Nutini tells the story of a woman who lives for the high life and glamour. The song begins with the woman flying on a big jet plane, enamored by the promise of the good life. Nutini sings about her ambition and determination, as she strolls down the fashionable Carnaby Street in her Manolos. The chorus sings her praises, describing her as the "belle nouvelle on Boogie Street," chic, clean, and a queen. Nutini acknowledges that the woman's eyes may reveal her vanity, but she's got a soul, class, and originality, wrapped in style and personality. In the final verse, Nutini boasts about the woman's effect on him, and how he's captivated by her majesty.
Line by Line Meaning
Flying on a big jet plane
Traveling on a large aircraft to gain worldly success.
Gonna make it in the land of milk and honey
Intending to succeed in a prosperous and fertile area.
Oh when you called and said you're on your way
Receiving the excited news of someone's impending arrival.
Gonna stake your claim
Determined to lay claim to something valuable.
Make your money
Earning a significant amount of wealth.
I'm picturing you
Imagining someone in a certain manner.
With Manolos on your feet
Wearing a pair of fashionable Manolo Blahnik shoes.
Strutting cool down Carnaby Street
Walking confidently down a fashionable street in London.
What a body
Impressed with someone's physique.
What a woman
Impressed with someone's personality and demeanor.
Putty in your hand
Having complete control over someone.
All your one night stands
Referring to casual sexual encounters with multiple partners.
You just
Promoting the idea of continually seeking new experiences and partners.
You gotta keep them coming
Encouraging the pursuit of pleasure and variety in life.
Cause she's in fashion
Referring to someone who is stylish and fashionable.
She's chic
Describing someone who is elegant and fashionable.
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
Describing someone who is exceptionally fashionable and trendy on a certain street.
She's my queen
Expressing admiration and devotion to this person.
There's more to life than sex appeal
Implying that there are other essential characteristics beyond sex appeal.
But sometimes it takes an angel to remember
Suggesting that it may be challenging to appreciate these characteristics without guidance.
Oh and this lady she's the real deal
This lady possesses actual qualities beyond mere physical attractiveness.
On the cover from December to December
Appearing as a cover model for a significant time period.
Though her eyes - reveal her vanity
Despite her confidence, she may have a tendency towards narcissism.
She's got soul, she's got class - and originality
Describing this individual's positive characteristics beyond physical attractiveness.
She's got style and a personality
Acknowledging the individual's impressive qualities.
And she wears it on her sleeve
She is unashamed and confident in her positive attributes.
When I pull up on the scene
Arriving in an impressive, attention-grabbing manner.
My tuxedo too clean
Wearing a spotless tuxedo for maximum effect.
Red nails red lips 5 rings
Wearing visually striking accessories.
And I keep my cuffs thicker than a bold magazine
Wearing large, noticeable cufflinks for additional style and flair.
Car like a felon in the back looking clean
Having a pristine and impressive car in the background.
We taking off like a dirty limousine
Embarking on a new adventure with enthusiasm and energy.
You ever met a girl with her pedals in the sand
Asking if someone has ever met a girl who is down-to-earth and unpretentious.
Or wear a suit and tie way better than a man
Describing someone who is exceptionally stylish in traditionally masculine attire.
Kansas to Atlanta to London into Coco Babana
Traveling to various locations, including the exclusive Coco Babana club.
Electric Ladies, take a ride in my Mercedes
Inviting beautiful women to ride in his impressive car.
Your majesty
Expressing admiration and respect for this individual.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JANELLE MONAE, LEO ABRAHAMS, PAOLO GIOVANNI NUTINI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mooning6956
Thank me later :)
[Verse 1: Paolo]
Flying on a big jet plane
Gonna make it in the land of milk and honey
Oh when you called and said you're on your way
Gonna stake your claim
Make your money
I'm picturing you
With Manolos on your feet
Strutting cool down Carnaby Street
What a body
What a woman
Putty in your hand
All your one night stands
You just
You gotta keep them coming
[Chorus: Paolo]
Cause she's in fashion
She's chic
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
She's in fashion
Le freak
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
And she's my queen
[Verse 2: Paolo]
There's more to life than sex appeal
But sometimes it takes an angel to remember
Oh and this lady she's the real deal
On the cover from December to December
Though her eyes - reveal her vanity
She's got soul, she's got class - and originality
She's got style and a personality
And she wears it on her sleeve
[Chorus: Paolo]
Cause she's in fashion
She's chic
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
She's in fashion
Le freak
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
And she's my queen
[Verse 3: Janelle Monae]
When I pull up on the scene
My tuxedo too clean
Red nails red lips 5 rings
And I keep my cuffs thicker than a bold magazine
Car like a felon in the back looking clean
We taking off like a dirty limousine
You ever met a girl with her pedals in the sand
Or wear a suit and tie way better than a man
Kansas to Atlanta, from London to Copacabana
Electric Ladies, take a ride in my Mercedes
[Chorus: Paolo]
Cause she's in fashion
She's chic
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
She's in fashion
Le freak
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
And she's my queen
She's my queen
Lady is my queen
She's my queen
Your majesty
@nandakishorem8723
Lyrics
[Verse 1: Paolo]
Flying on a big jet plane
Gonna make it in the land of milk and honey
Oh when you called and said you're on your way
Gonna stake your claim
Make your money
I'm picturing you
With Manolos on your feet
Strutting cool down Carnaby Street
What a body
What a woman
Putty in your hand
All your one night stands
You just
You gotta keep them coming
[Chorus: Paolo]
Cause she's in fashion
She's chic
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
She's in fashion
Le freak
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
And she's my queen
[Verse 2: Paolo]
There's more to life than sex appeal
But sometimes it takes an angel to remember
Oh and this lady she's the real deal
On the cover from December to December
Though her eyes - reveal her vanity
She's got soul, she's got class - and originality
She's got style and a personality
And she wears it on her sleeve
[Chorus: Paolo]
Cause she's in fashion
She's chic
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
She's in fashion
Le freak
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
And she's my queen
[Verse 3: Janelle Monae]
When I pull up on the scene
My tuxedo too clean
Red nails red lips 5 rings
And I keep my cuffs thicker than a bold magazine
Car like a felon in the back looking clean
We taking off like a dirty limousine
You ever met a girl with her pedals in the sand
Or wear a suit and tie way better than a man
Kansas to Atlanta to London into coco cabana
Electric Ladies, take a ride in my Mercedes
[Chorus: Paolo]
Cause she's in fashion
She's chic
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
She's in fashion
Le freak
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
And she's my queen
She's my queen
Lady is my queen
She's my queen
Your majesty
@mooning6956
Thank me later :)
[Verse 1: Paolo]
Flying on a big jet plane
Gonna make it in the land of milk and honey
Oh when you called and said you're on your way
Gonna stake your claim
Make your money
I'm picturing you
With Manolos on your feet
Strutting cool down Carnaby Street
What a body
What a woman
Putty in your hand
All your one night stands
You just
You gotta keep them coming
[Chorus: Paolo]
Cause she's in fashion
She's chic
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
She's in fashion
Le freak
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
And she's my queen
[Verse 2: Paolo]
There's more to life than sex appeal
But sometimes it takes an angel to remember
Oh and this lady she's the real deal
On the cover from December to December
Though her eyes - reveal her vanity
She's got soul, she's got class - and originality
She's got style and a personality
And she wears it on her sleeve
[Chorus: Paolo]
Cause she's in fashion
She's chic
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
She's in fashion
Le freak
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
And she's my queen
[Verse 3: Janelle Monae]
When I pull up on the scene
My tuxedo too clean
Red nails red lips 5 rings
And I keep my cuffs thicker than a bold magazine
Car like a felon in the back looking clean
We taking off like a dirty limousine
You ever met a girl with her pedals in the sand
Or wear a suit and tie way better than a man
Kansas to Atlanta, from London to Copacabana
Electric Ladies, take a ride in my Mercedes
[Chorus: Paolo]
Cause she's in fashion
She's chic
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
She's in fashion
Le freak
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
And she's my queen
She's my queen
Lady is my queen
She's my queen
Your majesty
@arkamitraroy
One of my favourite tracks from Paolo.... this instantly puts me in a good mood
@ZenParks
his funky tunes are so uplifting :)
@baobabbaobab6487
@Zen Parks could you help me to find his other funky tunes? : ) I only know this one!
@nandakishorem8723
Lyrics
[Verse 1: Paolo]
Flying on a big jet plane
Gonna make it in the land of milk and honey
Oh when you called and said you're on your way
Gonna stake your claim
Make your money
I'm picturing you
With Manolos on your feet
Strutting cool down Carnaby Street
What a body
What a woman
Putty in your hand
All your one night stands
You just
You gotta keep them coming
[Chorus: Paolo]
Cause she's in fashion
She's chic
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
She's in fashion
Le freak
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
And she's my queen
[Verse 2: Paolo]
There's more to life than sex appeal
But sometimes it takes an angel to remember
Oh and this lady she's the real deal
On the cover from December to December
Though her eyes - reveal her vanity
She's got soul, she's got class - and originality
She's got style and a personality
And she wears it on her sleeve
[Chorus: Paolo]
Cause she's in fashion
She's chic
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
She's in fashion
Le freak
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
And she's my queen
[Verse 3: Janelle Monae]
When I pull up on the scene
My tuxedo too clean
Red nails red lips 5 rings
And I keep my cuffs thicker than a bold magazine
Car like a felon in the back looking clean
We taking off like a dirty limousine
You ever met a girl with her pedals in the sand
Or wear a suit and tie way better than a man
Kansas to Atlanta to London into coco cabana
Electric Ladies, take a ride in my Mercedes
[Chorus: Paolo]
Cause she's in fashion
She's chic
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
She's in fashion
Le freak
She's the belle nouvelle on Boogie Street
And she's my queen
She's my queen
Lady is my queen
She's my queen
Your majesty
@leeann1530
It's the collaboration I never knew I needed until now. <3
@livmartin2760
he gives off such good vibes
@taryn4080
So funky! Great vibes wohoo love it!!
@krytykantka1
Paolo ajjjj SUPER!!PIĘKNA MUZYKA!:)
@MrDanee22
Great song ✌️❤️🎸