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.
Scream
Paolo Nutini Lyrics
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And funk my life up
Lips like debbie's, sing sex like strawberry songs
Just funk my life up
Never heard her coming, thought it was just another woman
With a shotgun in her hand
Funk my life up
Just funk my life up
And that girl, so fine
Makes you wanna scream hallelujah
Sly hands, spinning wax lights, oh God
Beats are dripping on me like spider milk
And I never heard the warning when I woke up in the morning
With my sunshine on a drip
She's my rock, she's my but, she's the dealer trip
And that girl, so fine
Makes you wanna scream hallelujah
How could I refuse? I'm not fit to chose
Just funk my life up
Said the only way I win is the way I lose
Just funk my life up
And I never got the script, I unzipped
Got a little bit wet up there in my brain
She's your church, she's your sin, she's a comic, she's a
And that girl, so fine
You wanna scream
She gets me sinning, she's like a trick on me
Hell, I don't even know her name but yet she sticks to me
And in the climax she would scream with me
Yeah, she sticks to me
She gets me funny, she doesn't want none of my money
So I pour it over her like gasoline
Light a match and then I'm back in my teens
Me and super girl smoking my green
Me and super girl smoking my green
Oh, Lord, reload, ice bags, scream
Sweet thing, nose ring, jet pack, sing
That girl so fine, makes you wanna scream hallelujah
Hallelujah
Yeah, that girl, so fine you wanna scream, yeah
The lyrics to Paolo Nutini's "Scream" are about a passionate and exciting romantic encounter with a woman who has unexpectedly entered his life and "funked it up." He compares her to music, describing her as "the bass, she's the beat, she's the rhythm, she's the band" and states that she is so fine that she makes him want to "scream hallelujah." The lyrics suggest that their connection is thrilling and intense, with the singer feeling like he is on a drug-induced trip, at times losing control of his thoughts and feelings.
The verses provide a more vivid picture of the scene, with the singer describing the woman's seductive personality and her ability to surprise him with her charisma and sexual energy. He also admits that he cannot resist her and is willing to let her lead him wherever she wants, saying "said the only way I win is the way I lose, just funk my life up." The repeated phrase "just funk my life up" suggests that the singer is fully embracing this encounter, even though it may be challenging and unpredictable.
Line by Line Meaning
How was I to know you'd just come along?
I didn't expect her to come into my life.
And funk my life up
She turned my life around and made it more interesting.
Lips like debbie's, sing sex like strawberry songs
She has attractive, seductive lips and sings in a sexy voice.
Never heard her coming, thought it was just another woman
I didn't expect her to have such an impact on me.
With a shotgun in her hand
She surprised me by being forceful and intense.
She's the bass, she's the beat, she's the rhythm, she's the band
She is the source of everything that is exciting and interesting in my life.
And that girl, so fine
She is extremely attractive and desirable.
Makes you wanna scream hallelujah
She inspires incredible joy and excitement.
Sly hands, spinning wax lights, oh God
She is skilled at manipulating music and creating a thrilling atmosphere.
Beats are dripping on me like spider milk
The music is intense and overwhelming, like spider venom.
And I never heard the warning when I woke up in the morning
I didn't realize the consequences of getting involved with her until it was too late.
With my sunshine on a drip
I am addicted to her and her influence in my life.
She's my rock, she's my but, she's the dealer trip
She is everything to me, like a drug that I can't resist.
How could I refuse? I'm not fit to chose
I couldn't resist her pull and I'm not strong enough to make a different choice.
Said the only way I win is the way I lose
I know that getting involved with her is dangerous, but I can't resist the thrill.
And I never got the script, I unzipped
I didn't anticipate the twists and turns that my life took when I met her.
Got a little bit wet up there in my brain
She has made a deep impact on my emotional state.
She's your church, she's your sin, she's a comic, she's a
She is everything to me, from religious devotion to sinful pleasure and entertainment.
She gets me sinning, she's like a trick on me
She inspires me to behave recklessly and indulge in pleasure.
Hell, I don't even know her name but yet she sticks to me
I am deeply attracted to her, even though I don't know much about her.
And in the climax she would scream with me
She inspires me to new heights of pleasure and excitement.
Yeah, she sticks to me
I can't get her out of my mind or my life.
She gets me funny, she doesn't want none of my money
She has a quirky and unpredictable personality, and doesn't care about material things.
So I pour it over her like gasoline
I am deeply devoted to her and shower her with affection and attention.
Light a match and then I'm back in my teens
She inspires a sense of youthful excitement and energy in me.
Me and super girl smoking my green
I feel invincible and energetic when I am with her, like a superhero.
Oh, Lord, reload, ice bags, scream
I am overwhelmed with adrenaline and excitement when I am with her.
Sweet thing, nose ring, jet pack, sing
She has an edgy and unconventional personality that is attractive to me.
That girl so fine, makes you wanna scream hallelujah
She is incredibly attractive and exciting, inspiring a sense of joy and ecstasy.
Hallelujah
Her presence in my life is a source of intense joy and ecstasy.
Yeah, that girl, so fine you wanna scream, yeah
She is irresistibly attractive and exciting, inspiring a sense of joy and ecstasy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paolo Giovanni Nutini
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@hpbrahim9500
Lyrics :
How was I to know you'd just come along?
And funk my life up
Lips like debbie's, sing sex like strawberry songs
Just funk my life up
Never heard her coming, thought it was just another woman
With a shotgun in her hand
Funk my life up
She's the bass, she's the beat, she's the rhythm, she's the band
Just funk my life up
And that girl, so fine
Makes you wanna scream hallelujah
Sly hands, spinning wax lights, oh God
Beats are dripping on me like spider milk
And I never heard the warning when I woke up in the morning
With my sunshine on a drip
She's my rock, she's my but, she's the dealer trip
And that girl, so fine
Makes you wanna scream hallelujah
How could I refuse? I'm not fit to chose
Just funk my life up
Said the only way I'd win is the way I'd lose
Just funk my life up
And I never got the script, I unzipped
Got a little bit wet up there in my brain
She's your church, she's your sin, she's a comic, she's a
And that girl, so fine
You wanna scream
She gets me sinning, she's like a trick on me
Hell, I don't even know her name but yet she sticks to me
And in the climax she would scream with me
Yeah, she sticks to me
She gets me funny, she doesn't want none of my money
So I pour it over her like gasoline
Light a match and then I'm back in my teens
Me and super girl smoking my green
Me and super girl smoking my green
Oh, Lord, reload, ice bags, scream
Sweet thing, nose ring, jet pack, sing
That girl so fine, makes you wanna scream hallelujah
Hallelujah
Yeah, that girl, so fine you wanna scream, yeah
Enjoy!
@scottross7455
The groove is so deep in the pocket! This man (and his whole band) are every bit as funky as James Brown
@paultempany2053
Or Maceo Parker (Brown's frequent saxophonist)
@JPatelLive
NOPE! BUT - I 've seen em all live AND the Groove is what makes it - Not the ppl playi9ng - the sound tween/neath the grooves, get me?
@garrettcarrigan3155
whole heartedly ! these guys caught my ear instantly, maybe some stevie in there as well haha
@user-wk6yl8jh2o
What about James dean, Scotty Boy, he saved the spotted owl with a sausage patty.
@TheGlobalfrog12
Why is this version not available on Spotify????? It's easily the best one
@user-fe3ge7df9n
I don't think apple music either, damn shame
@roberonin7400
its crazy how much better this version is !
@cbhoy4315
If you’re seeing this, you’ve a fair taste in music! Bless you in life my friend 🤞🏻:)
@limongzar7519
True true❤❤❤