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.
Julianne
Paolo Nutini Lyrics
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And believe me, I know I won't see you tomorrow
I guess it's true, it's just what we do
But tonight's alright, Julianne
You
Never mind the time, the gifts that you gave me
Forget the regret, those songs that you made me
Through me and you, Julianne
You
If I was to wish for a different life
Would it take if I tried
Or never in a million years
Words still left to say
But I don't know how they will sound
Coming out of my eager mouth
So Julianne, I hope that you might remember
Those times when on our minds, there was only each other
'Cause it comes to me so easily
The memories, Julianne
Good night Julianne
Good night Julianne
Julianne
Good night Julianne
The lyrics of Paolo Nutini's song "Julianne" depict a sense of longing and nostalgia for a lost love. In the opening lines, the singer observes Julianne passing by his window, acknowledging that he won't have the chance to see her again in the future. The line "I guess it's true, it's just what we do" suggests that their separation is a familiar pattern in their lives.
The song continues with a reflection on the past, where the singer urges himself to forget the regrets and cherish the moments they shared. He recognizes that the connection they had was genuine ("Looks like they were true") but acknowledges that their perspectives and experiences have now become distant ("we're just looking through"). The mention of songs that Julianne made for him implies that music played a significant role in their relationship.
The following verse presents a hypothetical scenario where the singer wonders if his life would be different if he had followed a different path. The uncertainty is evident in the line "Words still left to say, but I don't know how they will sound coming out of my eager mouth." He expresses a hope that Julianne will remember the times when they were entirely focused on each other, emphasizing the ease with which the memories come back to him.
The song concludes with a bittersweet farewell, repeating the phrase "Good night Julianne" as if bidding her a final goodbye. The lyrics give a glimpse into the complex emotions surrounding the end of a relationship and the lingering desire to hold onto cherished memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Julianne, I saw you pass by my window
I caught a glimpse of you walking past my window, Julianne
And believe me, I know I won't see you tomorrow
I understand that we won't have the chance to meet again tomorrow, Julianne
I guess it's true, it's just what we do
I suppose it's our nature, it's the way things are, Julianne
But tonight's alright, Julianne
However, this evening is acceptable and enjoyable, Julianne
You
You, Julianne
Never mind the time, the gifts that you gave me
Disregard the passing of time and the presents you bestowed upon me, Julianne
Forget the regret, those songs that you made me
Let go of the feeling of remorse and the impact of the songs you created for me, Julianne
Looks like they were true, we're just looking through
It appears that those songs held some truth, as if we were merely observing from a distance, Julianne
Through me and you, Julianne
Through both of us, Julianne
If I was to wish for a different life
If I were to long for an alternative existence
Would it take if I tried
Would it come true if I made an effort, Julianne
Or never in a million years
Or perhaps it's something that will never happen in countless years, Julianne
Words still left to say
There are still unspoken words hanging in the air, Julianne
But I don't know how they will sound
Yet, I am uncertain of how they will resound, Julianne
Coming out of my eager mouth
When they escape from my enthusiastic lips, Julianne
So Julianne, I hope that you might remember
Therefore, Julianne, I desire for you to possibly retain in your memory
Those times when on our minds, there was only each other
Those instances when we solely occupied each other's thoughts, Julianne
'Cause it comes to me so easily
Since it comes to me effortlessly, Julianne
The memories, Julianne
The recollections, Julianne
Good night Julianne
Farewell, Julianne
Good night Julianne
Good night, Julianne
Julianne
Julianne
Good night Julianne
Good night, Julianne
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paolo Giovanni Nutini
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@nersgun748
Julianne, I saw you pass by my window
And believe me, I know I won't see you tomorrow
I guess it's true, it's just what we do
But tonight's alright, Julianne
You
Never mind the time, the gifts that you gave me
Forget the regret, those songs that you made me
Looks like they were true, we're just looking through
Through me and you, Julianne
You
If I was to wish for a different life
Would it take if I tried
Or never in a million years
Words still left to say
But I don't know how they will sound
Coming out of my eager mouth
So Julianne, I hope that you might remember
Those times when on our minds, there was only each other
'Cause it comes to me so easily
The memories, Julianne
Good night Julianne
Good night Julianne
Julianne
Good night Julianne
@mariaheather1262
Paolo, 8 years off the grid and you return with the most epic album ever ... you are soooo loved and soooo appreciated, the world is a better place for having you and your music in it β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπ
@conorgreen1294
Itβs such a good record ππ»
@briankermode8759
New album is amazing, it's all I've listened to since release, getting quite obsessed with it
@hugoagogo69
@brian kermode me too Brian, it's very rare a 16 track album is so good. Put together a Paolo play list of all his albums, stick it on shuffle and there is barely a dud, if any out of 53 tracks.
@LBOYLE18
Full fantastic set from Paolo Nutini TRNSMT Glasgow - enjoy! - https://youtu.be/CE8Lgh6cU5c
@Bingobanana4789
The new albums average over produced and no where near the level of the music he released before. You can tell a million miles away itβs basically a session band. His voice rarely connects with the 4000 different style approach he has taken on his new album. I like Paolo when he is Paolo not when he pretends to be Johnny cash or bob Dylan or whoever he fancies to write a song in the style of. The session bands sucked the soul from his music and made the bass player stop playing real bass licks. Donβt get me started on the drums!!!
@MADA-xh1wj
There are some people that are just so purely honest and humble that magic can pass through them and reach everything else in such a natural but incredible way... Paolo, thank you for being such a good friend through your music!
@CR416
Heβs a true gent
@veronicahammond5550
Beautifully put. π
@LBOYLE18
Full fantastic set from Paolo Nutini TRNSMT Glasgow - enjoy! - https://youtu.be/CE8Lgh6cU5c