The 23 year-old singer/songwriter Nathan is a fresh face from London's sout… Read Full Bio ↴The 23 year-old singer/songwriter Nathan is a fresh face from London's southeast side with a light tenor and brave falsetto that's perfect for pop music.

Born in London, Nathan is a mash of British, American and Jamaican culture, having spent time living in each country. His mother, Lorna Gee, is a reggae singer and continued to tour after Nathan was born, leaving him in his Grandmother's care in Spanish Town, Jamaica. At five years old, Nathan moved to New York City with his mother and at 10 his family moved back to London's southeast area, Forest Hill. It was there that Nathan began to perform with his mother during her shows and the performance seed was planted. Four years later, the young man began his R&B career with a stroke of luck on UK radio.

London
Starboy Nathan Lyrics

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Starboy . . . International.

I said when the music hits you put your hands in the air, put your hands in
the air, put your hands in the air I said when the music hits you put your
hands in the air, put your hands in the air, put your hands in the air,
air air air, air air, air air air . . .

(Chorus)

I could take you to London (take you to London)
Take you shopping all day (take you shopping all day)
We can go to Milan (we can go to Milan)
Or cruise around san tro pez (cruise around san tro pez)
But don't fall in love. You don't know the games I've played,
You don't know the girls I've saved
I can put you in my top three (Don't fall in love)

I can tell right now you aint from here, but you're shining so bright that
you're blinding me. And I know if I can get you there, I can show you things
that you've been dying to see. Got what you want, back it up on me,
but I aint your man, that just aint me. but I'll show u love, baby come
with me.

I i i i i ...

(Chorus)

I could take you to London (take you to London)
Take you shopping all day (take you shopping all day)
We can go to Milan (we can go to Milan)
Or cruise around san tro pez (cruise around san tro pez)
But don't fall in love, you don't know the games I've played,
You don't know the girls I've saved
I can put you in my top three.

I can see you're a very freaky girl, and that's a side you want to show to
me.
Let me take you all around the world, lets start tonight when you come
home with me.
Baby grab your coat. let the fun begin. You can come along, you can bring
your friends, Ima take you places you've never been.

Baby i i i i i

(Chorus)

I could take you to London (take you to London)
Take you shopping all day (take you shopping all day)
We can go to Milan (we can go to Milan)
Or cruise around san tro pez (cruise around san tro pez)
But don't fall in love, you don't know the games I've played,

You don't know the girls I've saved
I can put you in my top three.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Starboy Nathan's song "London" tell the story of a man trying to woo a woman with promises of taking her on lavish trips to London, Milan, and San Tropez. He knows how to make her feel special but warns her not to fall in love with him because he has played games and saved girls before. He acknowledges that she may not be from his city, but her shining personality has caught his eye, and he wants to show her the world. Throughout the song, he repeats the phrase "put your hands in the air," encouraging the listener to let go and enjoy the music.

The song addresses themes of materialism, romance, and adventure, showcasing the luxurious side of life. The chorus is catchy and memorable, destined to become an anthem for partygoers and music lovers alike.

Line by Line Meaning

I said when the music hits you put your hands in the air, put your hands in the air, put your hands in the air
When the music hits you, you should get energized and put your hands in the air to show your excitement.

I can tell right now you aint from here, but you're shining so bright that you're blinding me. And I know if I can get you there, I can show you things that you've been dying to see. Got what you want, back it up on me, but I aint your man, that just aint me. but I'll show u love, baby come with me.
I can see that you are not from here, but your beauty and aura is attracting my attention. If I can take you with me, I can show you the wonders of the city. Although I am not looking for a relationship, I am willing to show you love and have some fun.

I can see you're a very freaky girl, and that's a side you want to show to me. Let me take you all around the world, lets start tonight when you come home with me. Baby grab your coat. let the fun begin. You can come along, you can bring your friends, Ima take you places you've never been.
I can tell that you have a wild side and you want to show it to me. Let me take you on an adventure around the world, starting from tonight when you come home with me. Get ready for some fun, grab your coat and feel free to invite your friends. I am confident that I can take you to places that you've never been before.

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