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.
Ten Out of Ten
Paolo Nutini Lyrics
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And I hope you tell them where to go,
Cause' I've got so much here to offer girl,
Oh I love you more than you can know
Some people wanna speed it up,
In fact I wanna slow it down.
I wanna get myself dressed up yeah,
And be a model pupil tonight, babe.
I wanna get ten out of ten.
Be a model pupil tonight, babe.
I wanna get ten out of ten.
(get ten out of ten)
Oh, everybody's got opinions girl,
There own versions of a good idea.
But the best one I can think of now,
Is to make sure that I keep you near.
And I know that I've got to keep it up,
'Cause I can see you're feeling down
And I wanna get myself dressed up yeah,
And take you out on the town
And be a model pupil tonight, babe.
I wanna get ten out of ten.
Be a model pupil tonight, babe.
I wanna get ten out of ten.
And get an A in the taxi,
In the restaurant.
Get ten out of ten.
And an A in the kitchen
And an A in the bedroom
I get ten out of ten
You make it out of nothing,
And turn it into something,
And give it to you all for free
I'll be a model pupil tonight, babe.
I wanna get ten out of ten.
The song Ten Out of Ten by Paolo Nutini is a love song in which the singer is expressing their devotion to their partner. The opening lines highlight the attention the singer's partner receives from others, but the singer is confident in their love and declares that they have a lot to offer. The singer then expresses their desire to slow things down and spend quality time with their partner, going out on the town and earning a perfect 10 rating from their partner. The singer recognizes that everyone has their own opinions, but the most important thing to him is to keep their partner close and happy.
The opening lines illustrate the jealousy that can arise when one's partner receives attention from others; however, the singer is confident in their love and devotion. The song's chorus expresses a desire to be the perfect partner, achieving a ten-out-of-ten rating in all aspects of their relationship. The singer wants to be a model pupil, learning and growing in their relationship, and is willing to put in the effort to make their partner happy.
The tone of the song is sweet and romantic. The lyrics showcase the singer's desire to be the ideal partner and to keep their relationship strong. Overall, Ten Out of Ten is a love song that focuses on the importance of dedication and effort in romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh all the people wanna try you girl,
Various people want to pursue a romantic relationship with you.
And I hope you tell them where to go,
I hope you decline their advances and remain exclusive to me.
Cause' I've got so much here to offer girl,
I have many positive attributes and qualities that make me a desirable partner.
Oh I love you more than you can know
I have strong feelings of love towards you that may exceed your perception.
Some people wanna speed it up,
Some individuals may want to quickly advance our relationship.
In fact I wanna slow it down.
However, I prefer a slower pace in order to appreciate our connection at a deeper level.
I wanna get myself dressed up yeah,
I want to dress nicely and present myself well.
And take you out on the town
I want to take you on an enjoyable date.
And be a model pupil tonight, babe.
I want to be an exemplary and attentive partner tonight.
I wanna get ten out of ten.
In fact, I want to exceed expectations and be the perfect partner.
(get ten out of ten)
Oh, everybody's got opinions girl,
Many people have differing opinions and ideas.
There own versions of a good idea.
These ideas may vary in quality or effectiveness.
But the best one I can think of now,
However, the best idea I have at the moment is to keep you close to me.
Is to make sure that I keep you near.
I want to maintain a close and lasting relationship with you.
And I know that I've got to keep it up,
I understand that I need to continue putting effort into our relationship.
'Cause I can see you're feeling down
I have noticed that you may not be in the best mood or spirits.
And I wanna get myself dressed up yeah,
In order to uplift you, I want to dress up nicely and make our date as special as possible.
And take you out on the town
I want to take you out and show you a good time.
And get an A in the taxi,
I want to excel in all aspects of our date, such as during the taxi ride.
In the restaurant.
I want our dining experience to be excellent as well.
Get ten out of ten.
I want to achieve the highest possible score as a partner.
And an A in the kitchen
I want to be a skilled and attentive partner during cooking and meal preparation.
And an A in the bedroom
I also want to excel during our romantic encounters.
I get ten out of ten
I aim to be the perfect partner in all aspects of our relationship.
You make it out of nothing,
You have the ability to create something valuable from seemingly nothing.
And turn it into something,
You can transform a situation or experience into a positive one.
And give it to you all for free
I give my efforts and affection freely and generously in our relationship.
I'll be a model pupil tonight, babe.
I will continue to be an attentive and dedicated partner throughout the evening.
I wanna get ten out of ten.
My goal is to surpass expectations and be the perfect partner tonight and always.
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@scarlieweow8071
my grandfather chose this music for his funeral tomorrow this makes me so happy he wants to keep an upbeat film , everyone will be wearing colour aswell god bless his soul
@connorjohn1
My nana was the same!! She wanted bright vibrant colours no dark glum black and white suits! Your grandfather was a wise man
@joeell6241
Sorry for your loss hope you and your family are okay. Best wishes ❤
@maitiufitzsiomoins1227
Sorry for you're loss hope you and you're family are okay.👼
@craigsanders5839
Your grandfather was a legend then I imagine your pride ❤
@calebsansom8673
Hey. How are you now
@williamreilly5723
I'm a paisley guy I still see paolo kicking about
@WOTZFUNNY
This is the song they played at my dads funeral ❤️ RIP 😢🙏🏼
@markant9534
Dancing to this in my mum`s bedroom yesterday on her birthday, lovely evening.
@peterdolan5370
Luv this man. He is truly amazing 👏 ❤️.
What a tune