1. A British rapper
2. A Finnis… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with this name:
1. A British rapper
2. A Finnish rock band
1. Mike Skinner (born November 27, 1978), more commonly known by his stage name The Streets, is a rapper from Birmingham, England. He was born in Barnet in North London and that's where his accent, sometimes called 'Mockney' by the press, comes from. You can hear his actual accent on the start of 'Fake Streets Hats' from his album The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living recorded in 2006. He moved to Birmingham shortly after he was born and is a Birmingham City fan. He has suffered from epilepsy since he was five.
He signed a five album record deal in 2002, and has fulfilled his contract by releasing five albums: Original Pirate Material (2002), All Got Our Runnin's (2003), A Grand Don't Come For Free (2004), The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living (2006), Everything Is Borrowed (2008) and Computers and Blues (2011).
When playing live, Skinner is joined by Kevin Mark Trail on backing vocals, Johnny Drum Machine on drums, Wayne Fibes on guitar and bass, Chris Brown on keyboards and Magic Mike on samplers.
In January 2011, Skinner's management announced that Skinner will no longer perform as The Streets.
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2. The Streets was a band originated from Turku, Finland in the early 1980's. Their most known song is Kestääkö siivet from the album Kestääkö siivet (1980), which is also featured on the soundtrack of Mika Kaurismäki's film Arvottomat (The Worhless) 1982.
The Streets were:
Asmo Kärkkäinen, guitar
Jouni Hemberg, lead vocals
Kari Laihonen, keyboard
Tapio Vesa, bass guitar
Eero Valkonen, drums
Dry Your Eyes Mate
The Streets Lyrics
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I stand there for a minute staring straight into the ground
Looking to the left slightly then looking back down
World feels like its caved in, proper sorry frown
Please let me show you how we could only just be for us
I can change and I can grow or we can adjust
The wicked thing about us is we always have trust
We can even have an open relationship, if we must
But her eyes glaze over like she's looking straight through me
Then her eyes must have closed for what seems an eternity
When they opened up she's lookin' down at her feet
Dry your eyes mate
I know it's hard to take but her mind has been made up
There's plenty more fish in the sea
Dry your eyes mate
I know you want to make her see how much this pain hurts
But you've got to walk away now, its over
So then I moved my hand off and down by my side, shaking
My life is crashing before my eyes
Turn the palm of my hand up to face the skies
Touched the bottom of her chin and let out a sigh
'Cause I can't imagine my life without you and me
There's things I can't imagine doing, things I can't imagine seeing
It weren't supposed to be easy, surely
Please please, I'm begging, please
She brings her hands up towards where my hands rested
She wraps her fingers 'round mine with the softness she's blessed with
She peels away my fingers looks at me and then gestures
By pushing my hand away to my chest from hers
Dry your eyes mate
I know it's hard to take but her mind has been made up
There's plenty more fish in the sea
Dry your eyes mate
I know you want to make her see how much this pain hurts
But you've got to walk away now, its over
And I'm just standing there
I can't say a word
'Cause everything has just gone
I've got nothing
Absolutely nothing
Trying to pull her close out of bare desperation
Put my arms around her to try to change what she's saying
Put my head level with hers so she might engage in
Look into her eyes to make her listen again
I'm not gonna fuckin' just fuckin' leave it all now
'Cause you said it'd be forever and that was your vow
And your gonna let our things simply crash and fall down
Your well out of order now, this is well out of town
She pulls away, my arms that are tightly clamped around her waist
Gently pushes me back as she looks at me straight
Turns around so she's now got her back to my face
Takes one step forward, looks back and then walks away
Dry your eyes mate
I know it's hard to take but her mind has been made up
There's plenty more fish in the sea
Dry your eyes mate
I know you want to make her see how much this pain hurts
But you've got to walk away now, its over
I know in the past I've found it hard to say
Telling you things but not telling straight
But the more I pull on your hand and say
The more you pull away
Dry your eyes mate
I know it's hard to take but her mind has been made up
There's plenty more fish in the sea
Dry your eyes mate
I know you want to make her see how much this pain hurts
But you've got to walk away now
The Streets' song "Dry Your Eyes" tells a story of heartbreak and the end of a relationship. The lyrics describe a moment when the singer's whole life seems to collapse after his girlfriend leaves him. He tries to convince her to give them another chance, but ultimately he has to accept that it's over.
The lyrics capture the raw emotions and the pain of a breakup. The use of imagery, such as "the world feels like it's caved in" and "my life is crashing before my eyes," create a vivid picture of the singer's emotional state.
The song has a powerful message about the need to let go and move on. The chorus, "Dry your eyes mate, I know it's hard to take but her mind has been made up, there's plenty more fish in the sea," encourages the singer to accept the reality of the situation and look towards the future.
Overall, "Dry Your Eyes" is a poignant and powerful song that captures the pain of a love lost and the importance of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
In one single moment your whole life can turn 'round
Life can change unexpectedly in a single moment.
I stand there for a minute staring straight into the ground
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to comprehend what just happened.
Looking to the left slightly then looking back down
Searching for answers or a way out, but feeling helpless and lost.
World feels like its caved in, proper sorry frown
Feeling defeated and devastated by the situation, with a heavy heart and sad expression.
Please let me show you how we could only just be for us
Willing to work on the relationship and make things right.
I can change and I can grow or we can adjust
Willing to make changes and compromises to make the relationship work.
The wicked thing about us is we always have trust
Despite the difficulties, there is still mutual trust and faith in the relationship.
We can even have an open relationship, if we must
Open to unconventional alternatives to keep the relationship intact.
I look at her, she stares almost straight back at me
Making eye contact with the partner and hoping to connect.
But her eyes glaze over like she's looking straight through me
Feeling a lack of emotional connection or engagement from the partner.
Then her eyes must have closed for what seems an eternity
Feeling ignored and insignificant as time seems to stand still.
When they opened up she's lookin' down at her feet
Realizing that the partner is not interested in working things out and feeling defeated.
Dry your eyes mate
Comforting the partner who is going through a breakup.
I know it's hard to take but her mind has been made up
Acknowledging that the partner has made the final decision to end the relationship.
There's plenty more fish in the sea
Trying to console the partner by suggesting that there are other opportunities for love.
So then I moved my hand off and down by my side, shaking
Feeling physically and emotionally unstable due to the breakup.
My life is crashing before my eyes
Feeling like everything is falling apart and that life is going downhill.
Turn the palm of my hand up to face the skies
Appealing to a higher power for guidance and comfort.
Touched the bottom of her chin and let out a sigh
Trying to show affection and love, but coming to terms with the reality of the situation.
'Cause I can't imagine my life without you and me
Realizing that the breakup will have a profound impact on one's life and future.
There's things I can't imagine doing, things I can't imagine seeing
Thinking about all the things that will be different without the partner, and feeling overwhelmed.
It weren't supposed to be easy, surely
Acknowledging that relationships are never easy and that overcoming challenges requires effort.
Please please, I'm begging, please
Desperately pleading with the partner to reconsider the breakup.
She brings her hands up towards where my hands rested
Trying to show physical affection and intimacy as a last resort.
She wraps her fingers 'round mine with the softness she's blessed with
Feeling some sense of comfort and relief from the touch of the partner.
She peels away my fingers looks at me and then gestures
Rejecting the affection, realizing that it is not enough to save the relationship.
By pushing my hand away to my chest from hers
Pushing away the partner and symbolically severing the relationship.
Trying to pull her close out of bare desperation
Feeling desperate and trying to hold onto the partner at all costs.
Put my arms around her to try to change what she's saying
Trying to win the partner back by showing physical love and attention.
Put my head level with hers so she might engage in
Trying to connect emotionally with the partner, but feeling rejected.
Look into her eyes to make her listen again
Making eye contact and hoping to communicate effectively, but feeling unheard.
I'm not gonna fuckin' just fuckin' leave it all now
Feeling unwilling to give up on the relationship and hoping for a change of heart.
'Cause you said it'd be forever and that was your vow
Calling out the partner for breaking a promise and feeling betrayed.
And your gonna let our things simply crash and fall down
Feeling helpless and watching the relationship fall apart, despite efforts to save it.
Your well out of order now, this is well out of town
Feeling angry and upset with the partner for causing the breakup.
She pulls away, my arms that are tightly clamped around her waist
Feeling rejected and hurt as the partner pulls away physically.
Gently pushes me back as she looks at me straight
Rejecting physical affection and addressing the situation head-on.
Turns around so she's now got her back to my face
Symbolically turning her back on the relationship and walking away.
Takes one step forward, looks back and then walks away
In a final act of closure, leaving the relationship and the past behind.
I know in the past I've found it hard to say
Acknowledging past difficulties in communication and expressing feelings.
Telling you things but not telling straight
Being indirect or unclear about emotions and intentions in the past.
But the more I pull on your hand and say
Trying to get the partner's attention and express true feelings.
The more you pull away
Feeling like the partner is pushing away and rejecting attempts to reconcile.
Dry your eyes mate
A final message of comfort and sympathy to the partner.
I know you want to make her see how much this pain hurts
Recognizing the depth of pain and sadness the partner is feeling.
But you've got to walk away now, its over
Realizing that the relationship is truly over and the need to move on.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Geoffrey Skinner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TonyErgonie
My missus walked out on me suddenly after 6 years. Went into complete shock. Ended up in a supermarket where this was playing and it took every ounce of strength I had not to just completely dissolve in that shop as the reality suddenly hit me like a train. Chin up everybody, it gets better, slowly but it does.
@lew8431
Its been 8 years for me now and its not getting any easier tbh...
@wintol955
Feel you bro. After 6 years our relationship ended. It was shock for me. first two months for me was mix of sadness anger and madness. I thought about her every day...at night she was in my dreams. Its half year since we broke up. now all i feel is loneliness and i miss her a bit. I finally understood that our relationship was over. I accepted it but it was very very hard (harder than you think bro). now it's getting better day by day.
The only thing I'm afraid of is that this was my only chance in my life for such beautiful feelings and love. I'm so afraid of loneliness. she was my soul mate and best friend through thick and thin. Thank you.
...I feel little tear under eye while writing this comment 🙁
I wish everyone who reads this all the best. I hope you doing good brothers. keep your head up and take small steps forward because time is your best friend now 👊🏼
@buddy8412
@Lew that's ok man. Was it one of those pale redhead witches? They have the grittiest longest talons, is what has been said.
You Lived to Tell The Tale! 🤝🍻
@lew8431
@Buddy your description is accurate lmao
@chriscraster4669
Get your selfs to the gym make money focus on you and become a version of your self Evan she wouldn’t deserve been there done it all and with kids in the middle to going from parent to weekend dad now that’s sumit ya have to chew on
@PoorlyWrttenReviews
Let's admit it boys, we've all shed a tear to this, and it doesn't make us any less of a man, we have emotions too. Stay strong my brother's, good times will come, you just can't see it yet
@toastedroast
Amen brother amen
@JDM_Southwest
We've all been through it and it's nothing to be ashamed of, we've got to put on the brave face but behind closed doors we can let go, it shouldn't be like that, we have feelings too
@nots1zc27
Amen