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
Heaven for the Weather
The Streets Lyrics
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But hell for the company
I want to go to heaven for the weather
But hell seems like fun to me
There's something in the sun this day, I feel it
Or maybe it's just my hay fever
The weeds are green, the sky is shining
But then cracks peel back and hell bends the room
And the devil gestures to you
You've never seen such a Beelzebub
And he's telling you to make up your bean about what's left of your evening
About whether to flake out or fecking stay out
What do you make of this doubt?
The devil wants to know if you're going down or up
Easy - I know what my speech should be
I want to go to heaven for the weather
But hell for the company
I want to go to heaven for the weather
But hell seems like fun to me
The devil beams a big beaming grin
The sort which leads you up the streets of sin
He holds up paperwork - sign the line
Let's clash with madmen, grime is fine
It sounds all hectic, you're having cold feet
Things are getting out of hand, you make an embarrassing retreat
Let's ride the Valkyrie, commit a bit of sin
Turn rock to rubble, punch me in the chin
I simply, Lucifer, refuse to wind up on fire with low-life liars
Then you're destined for the world without chores and sweating
The eternal hell of boredom in heaven
I want to go to heaven for the weather
But hell for the company
I want to go to heaven for the weather
But hell seems like fun to me
You tell the devil in no uncertain terms
You'll never be evil, you'll never be turned
What is this evil? And who decides this?
When left to devices some humans try shit
This is the reason we should all be tied up?
We're just normal people exploring our minds
We don't go around here putting poison in wine
But we enjoy what we like which is not always right
People are intricate, people aren't swines
Let's screw the rules up and rely on our minds
Sign on the line
You sign on the line
He clutches the wine and tips it in cyanide
I want to go to heaven for the weather
But hell for the company
I want to go to heaven for the weather
But hell seems like fun to me
I want to go to heaven for the weather
But hell for the company
I want to go to heaven for the weather
But hell seems like fun to me
I want to go to heaven for the weather
But hell for the company
I want to go to heaven for the weather
But hell seems like fun to me
The Streets's song "Heaven for the Weather" is a reflection on the human desire for enjoyment and the willingness to push moral boundaries in pursuit of fun. The opening lines establish the singer's conflicting desires: they want to go to heaven for the pleasant climate, but they're also drawn to the idea of hell because of the exciting company. Despite the sunny weather and beautiful surroundings, the singer can't help but be lured towards the darker side of life.
As the song progresses, the devil himself appears, tempting the singer with the chance to engage in debauchery and sin. The devil jovially presents a contract, offering the chance to "clash with madmen" and "turn rock to rubble." But the singer ultimately rejects this offer, refusing to sign on the dotted line and instead keeping their own moral compass intact. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, highlighting the singer's confusion and conflicting feelings about what they truly want from life.
Overall, "Heaven for the Weather" can be read as a meditation on the tension between pleasure and morality, and the ways in which we constantly strive to balance these two seemingly opposed forces in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to go to heaven for the weather
I desire to enter paradise not for spiritual enlightenment, but for the pleasant climate and atmosphere.
But hell for the company
On the other hand, I prefer to join the denizens of the underworld for their engaging company and lively activities.
There's something in the sun this day, I feel it
I sense a certain aura or vibe emanating from the sun, although it could also be attributed to my seasonal allergies.
Or maybe it's just my hay fever
Alternatively, the aforementioned sensation could be caused solely by my allergy to pollen.
The weeds are green, the sky is shining
The surroundings I observe are verdant and vibrant, with the sky radiating light and color.
But it'll soon be night which is nicer
However, nightfall will soon arrive, which in my opinion is even more enjoyable or desirable.
But then cracks peel back and hell bends the room
Suddenly, the fabric of reality seems to warp and distort, as if revealing a glimpse into a demonic realm.
And the devil gestures to you
At that moment, the archetypal embodiment of evil beckons to me, as if offering a choice or proposition.
You've never seen such a Beelzebub
The appearance or manifestation of this devilish figure is unprecedented or incomparable to any previous encounter.
And he's telling you to make up your bean about what's left of your evening
The devil urges me to decide quickly and confidently whether to continue with my plans for the night or embrace a more infernal alternative.
About whether to flake out or fecking stay out
Specifically, I must weigh the pros and cons of either cancelling my plans or staying out late in pursuit of pleasure or mischief.
What do you make of this doubt?
I am presented with a dilemma or uncertainty, and must determine my stance or response towards it.
The devil wants to know if you're going down or up
The devil inquires as to whether I will choose the path of damnation or redemption.
Easy - I know what my speech should be
I am confident and prepared to state my decision or preference in response to the devil's question or request.
The devil beams a big beaming grin
The devil expresses a wide and exhilarated smile, as if anticipating my cooperation or compliance.
The sort which leads you up the streets of sin
The devil's grin conveys the allure or temptation of indulging in sinful or immoral behavior.
He holds up paperwork - sign the line
The devil presents a document or agreement for me to sign, which presumably seals my fate or allegiance.
Let's clash with madmen, grime is fine
The devil proposes engaging in wild and impulsive activities, without any concern for cleanliness or decency.
It sounds all hectic, you're having cold feet
Although the prospect of such revelry is exciting, I begin to feel hesitant or apprehensive about the potential consequences or risks.
Things are getting out of hand, you make an embarrassing retreat
Despite my initial bravado or curiosity, I ultimately back down or flee from the situation, feeling ashamed or foolish.
Let's ride the Valkyrie, commit a bit of sin
The devil suggests indulging in reckless or immoral behavior, perhaps with a seductive or alluring partner.
Turn rock to rubble, punch me in the chin
The devil invites me to engage in violent or destructive behavior, even against him personally.
I simply, Lucifer, refuse to wind up on fire with low-life liars
I assert my refusal to be associated with evil or untrustworthy individuals, even if it means facing eternal damnation or punishment.
Then you're destined for the world without chores and sweating
The devil concedes that such a position may be preferable or comfortable, but ultimately boring and monotonous.
The eternal hell of boredom in heaven
Heaven, despite being a place of perfection and tranquility, may become unbearable or tedious over an eternity of existence.
You tell the devil in no uncertain terms
I clearly and emphatically express my opposition or rejection to the devil's proposals or temptations.
You'll never be evil, you'll never be turned
I affirm my commitment to morality, virtue, and integrity, and reject the possibility of being corrupted or swayed by evil.
What is this evil? And who decides this?
I raise a philosophical debate about the nature of evil, and question the validity of such a subjective concept and its relative definitions.
When left to devices some humans try shit
I argue that when given freedom or autonomy, some individuals may choose to experiment with unconventional or controversial actions or beliefs.
This is the reason we should all be tied up?
I suggest that the fear or condemnation of such experimentation may lead to authoritarian or repressive measures, eroding basic human rights and freedoms.
We're just normal people exploring our minds
I claim that engaging in novel or challenging experiences is part of human nature and growth, and should not be demonized or punished.
We don't go around here putting poison in wine
I assert that such exploration does not necessarily involve harming others or committing heinous crimes.
But we enjoy what we like which is not always right
I acknowledge that some of our desires or inclinations may not align with ethical or legal standards, but argue that individual expression should be valued over conformity or obedience.
People are intricate, people aren't swines
I emphasize the complexity and diversity of human nature, and reject the simplistic or dehumanizing portrayal of individuals as mere animals or sinners.
Let's screw the rules up and rely on our minds
I suggest that rigid or stifling norms, laws, or traditions should be challenged or subverted if they prevent genuine self-discovery or fulfillment.
Sign on the line
The devil once again presents the agreement or pact for me to sign, emphasizing the high stakes and consequences involved.
You sign on the line
I succumb to my impulses or curiosity, and sign the agreement, possibly sealing my fate or earning the devil's favor.
He clutches the wine and tips it in cyanide
The devil reveals his malicious intentions, poisoning the wine or chalice as a means of eliminating or controlling me.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL GEOFFREY SKINNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Katie Stait
🔥 The Streets forever 💕
Helen Bostock
great song
P4ti3nt
True music
Phillip Chadderton
dont understand why this isn't biG, makes my dulldrums go away
Phillip Chadderton
needs moor meerkating
Mad max
Luv this song just for April showers weather" listen to this and who gives a damn.....
Cristian RamÃrez
plz update videos with hd
Glen Mellander
Mike Skinner & The Streets are the shit!
Mcride 4life
@bieberfucker42 Ik I have realized that after 8 months dw xox
bieberfucker42
@Mcride 4life 'the shit' doesn't mean shit...