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.
Loving You
Paolo Nutini Lyrics
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I've been waiting for your call for so long,
And it must have been hard just to follow your soul.
To stick to the road that your heart wants you to go,
And as you slide through the door
With your morals on your sleeve.
I think it's time for all those morals to leave
Let's get down and freaky baby,
Come on get crazy with me.
[Chorus]
And I see when you're loving me, I'm loving you.
I love the prowess in the things that you do.
And it's your flawless soul that bleeds my stone.
And when you're loving me, I'm loving you,
And that's when we've got it going on.
So many people think we've got it wrong,
They all try to break us but we won't play along.
So let's get down and dirty baby,
Let's get restless baby.
Come on get crazy with me.
[Chorus]
I was so stranded, I was lost and abandoned,
And I needed another home.
And flew into your arms,
And just flew right into my arms.
[Chorus]
It's your flawless soul that bleeds my stone.
And when you're loving me, I'm loving you,
And that's when we've got it going on.
The lyrics of Paolo Nutini’s song “Loving You” poetically express the emotional and physical connection between two people in a romantic relationship. The song begins with the singer’s joy and relief to finally be reunited with their significant other after a long wait. The line “Pack up loneliness, and hello tenderness” suggests that the singer has been feeling lonely and incomplete without their partner, and now that they are together, they are ready to embrace love and intimacy.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of following one’s heart and staying true to oneself. The line “And it must have been hard just to follow your soul. To stick to the road that your heart wants you to go” implies that the singer’s partner may have faced obstacles or difficulties in pursuing their own dreams and desires, but they persevered and remained true to themselves. This is a powerful message about the importance of authenticity and staying true to oneself in the face of adversity.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the mutual love and admiration between the two individuals. The line “And I see when you're loving me, I'm loving you. I love the prowess in the things that you do” suggests that the singer appreciates and admires their partner’s talents and character traits, and in turn, they feel loved and cherished by their partner.
Overall, “Loving You” is a romantic and heartfelt song that captures the beauty and magic of being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Pack up loneliness, and hello tenderness.
Leave behind the sadness and heartache, and welcome love and affection.
I've been waiting for your call for so long,
I've been hoping to hear from you for a while now.
And it must have been hard just to follow your soul.
It was probably difficult for you to stay true to your values and beliefs.
To stick to the road that your heart wants you to go,
To remain committed to the path that feels right to you.
And as you slide through the door
As you enter the room.
With your morals on your sleeve.
Displaying your principles and integrity openly.
I think it's time for all those morals to leave
It's time to let loose and have fun without worrying about being judged for your actions.
Let's get down and freaky baby,
Let's get wild and adventurous.
Let's get restless baby.
Let's be full of energy and excitement.
Come on get crazy with me.
Let's have an unforgettable time together.
[Chorus]
Refrain from the song.
And I see when you're loving me, I'm loving you.
When we're engaging in romance or affection, we're both experiencing love and connection.
I love the prowess in the things that you do.
I admire your skills and abilities in various areas of life.
And it's your flawless soul that bleeds my stone.
Your pure and perfect spirit brings out emotions in me that were previously dormant.
So many people think we've got it wrong,
Many individuals don't approve of our relationship or way of living.
They all try to break us but we won't play along.
Despite their efforts to damage our connection, we refuse to let them influence us.
Let's get down and dirty baby,
Let's let go of inhibitions and be intimate and passionate.
Let's get restless baby.
Let's keep the energy and excitement high.
Come on get crazy with me.
Let's leave our comfort zones and have an exhilarating time together.
[Chorus]
Refrain from the song.
I was so stranded, I was lost and abandoned,
I felt utterly alone and helpless, with no direction in life.
And I needed another home.
I was searching for a place of belonging and love.
And flew into your arms,
I found solace and affection in your embrace.
And just flew right into my arms.
I was immediately drawn to you, and you reciprocated that attraction.
[Chorus]
Refrain from the song.
It's your flawless soul that bleeds my stone.
Your pure and perfect spirit brings out emotions in me that were previously dormant.
And when you're loving me, I'm loving you,
When we're engaging in romance or affection, we're both experiencing love and connection.
And that's when we've got it going on.
That's when our chemistry is at its peak, and we're thriving in our relationship.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS LENNARD, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM LEONARD, JIM DUGUID, PAOLO GIOVANNI NUTINI
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