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.
Last Request v.2
Paolo Nutini Lyrics
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Remember it's just you and me
Don't sell out, bow out
Remember how this used to be
I just want you closer
Is that alright?
Baby let's get closer tonight
Grant my last request
And just let me hold you
Don't shrug your shoulders
Lay down beside me
Sure I can accept that we're going nowhere
But one last time, let's go there
Lay down beside me
Oh, I've found, that I'm bound
To wander down that one way road
Oh, and I realize all about your lies
But I'm no wiser than the fool that I was before
I just want you closer
Is that alright?
Baby let's get closer tonight
Grant my last request
And just let me hold you
Don't shrug your shoulders
Lay down beside me
Sure I can accept that we're going nowhere
But one last time let's go there
Ooh, lay down beside me
Oh, baby, baby, baby
Tell me how can, how can this be wrong?
Grant my last request
And just let me hold you
Don't shrug your shoulders
Lay down beside me
Sure I can accept that we're going nowhere
But one last time let's go there
Lay down beside me
Grant my last request
And just let me hold you
Don't shrug your shoulders, no
Lay down beside me
Sure I can accept that we're going nowhere
But one last time let's go there
Lay down beside me
Oh, oh, yeah, lay down beside me
One last time let's go there
Paolo Nutini's song "Last Request" is a soulful ballad that explores the complex emotions of a couple on the verge of a breakup. The song's lyrics are filled with melancholy and longing, as the singer implores his lover to stay with him for just one more night. The opening lines of the song, "Slow down, lie down, remember it's just you and me" invite the listener to slow down and reflect on the relationship at hand. The plea to "remember how this used to be" is a reminder of the love and connection that once existed between the couple.
Throughout the song, the singer reveals his vulnerability and his desire to be closer to his lover. He is willing to accept that their relationship may be coming to an end, but he still wants to hold on to the intimacy and connection that they once had. The repetition of "grant my last request" emphasizes the singer's desperation to hold on to what little remains of their relationship.
The song's chorus, "Don't shrug your shoulders, lay down beside me," is a powerful encapsulation of the singer's longing for physical and emotional closeness. Despite the pain and heartache that they have caused each other, he still wants to feel his lover's touch for one more night.
Overall, "Last Request" is a poignant and emotional reflection on the complexities of love and relationships. It speaks to the universal human desire for connection and intimacy, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down, lie down
Take your time, get comfortable
Remember it's just you and me
Let's focus on each other only
Don't sell out, bow out
Don't compromise yourself, leave with dignity
Remember how this used to be
Think back to how things were before
I just want you closer
I desire more intimacy with you
Is that alright?
Do you agree with me?
Baby let's get closer tonight
Let's make tonight more special than usual
Grant my last request
Fulfill this one desire of mine
And just let me hold you
I just want to embrace you
Don't shrug your shoulders
Don't be dismissive of me
Lay down beside me
Come close and lie down next to me
Sure I can accept that we're going nowhere
I understand that this may lead to nothing
But one last time just go there
But please indulge me this one last time
Oh, I've found, that I'm bound
I've realized that I am constrained
To wander down that one way road
To continue down this path with no return
Oh, and I realize all about your lies
And I now see through all of your deceptions
But I'm no wiser than the fool I was before
However, I haven't learned enough to avoid repeating my mistakes
Oh, baby, baby, baby
Oh my love, my dear
Tell me how can, how can this be wrong?
Convince me that what we're doing is not immoral
Oh, oh, yeah, lay down beside me
Please come and be close to me
One last time let's go there
This is our final chance to do this
Lay down beside me
Get comfortable next to me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paolo Giovanni Nutini, Jim Duguid, Matt Benbrook, Annunzio Paolo Mantovani, Stephen Collins Foster, Nikolai Andrej Rimsky-Korsakoff
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@genial-aziz9180
"Last Request"
Slow down, lie down,
Remember it's just you and me.
Don't sell out, bow out,
Remember how this used to be.
I just want you closer,
Is that alright?
Baby, let's get closer tonight
[Chorus:]
Grant my last request,
And just let me hold you.
Don't shrug your shoulders,
Lay down beside me.
Sure I can accept that we're going nowhere,
But one last time let's go there,
Lay down beside me
Oh, I've found, that I'm bound
To wander down that one way road.
And I realise all about your lies
But I'm no wiser than the fool that I was before.
I just want you closer,
Is that alright?
Baby, let's get closer tonight
[Chorus]
Oh, baby, baby, baby,
Tell me how can, how can this be wrong?
[Chorus 2x]
Yeah, lay down beside me.
One last time let's go there,
Lay down beside me
@dbg6227
My dad's funeral song. Whenever it comes on, I make sure I listen to it all completely. I'll make you proud.
@philipc5824
Thoughts with u kid.x
@bradleyhall2079
He's Proud!
@rokmysoxbaby
Such a powerful song in that context. Sorry for your loss.
@MrLincolndaman
Rest in peace, chin up brother he's waiting for you
@lukewallace87
jesus, thinking of you pal.
@Mad4beer
My dad introduced me to Paulo when I was about 6, he passed away when I was 8. I’m now 20. I’m still listening to this legend sing to this day . I can’t help but feel closer to my dad listening to Paulo sing and the pure emotion in his voice just gives me chills . Thank you Dad for showing me Paulo and thank you Paulo for bringing me closer to my Dad ❤❤❤
@Paul-df8bd
Sorry for your loss, autumn soothing song
@irenebichi8933
Fantastica❤❤❤
@ams09121974
❤❤❤ am sure he's watching over you proudly