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
Puzzled by People
The Streets Lyrics
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I'm pretty good at puzzles but puzzled by people
And I don't trouble trouble and trouble don't trouble me.
Stare at the paper, fold it in two
Facing the walls are the soles of my shoes.
Sometimes you have to find out for yourself.
Sometimes you never find the answer.
We never had a crossword (crossed word)
My words got lost and you never heard
I'm 2 (too) down you're one across the room
Beginning with I and ending in U
Beginning in my eye and ending as an X
Leaves a bad taste in my mouth
To think of you again like the bad taste leaking from the ink in my pen
Doodle at the side as I do to life
Choosing to lose time instead of doing what I like
Starts off black and white and lacking in life
Until pen in blue lends it a hue.
Puzzled by people
Loving isn't easy
You can't google the solutions to people's feelings
Sometimes you have to find out for yourself.
Sometimes you need to be told.
Sometimes you never find the answer.
Chewing on the pen
2 down again
Not enough letters for the clue in my head
Lost in thought, never been there before
With the turn of a pun on the tip of my tongue
The freshest memory will fail to recall
As well as the messiest, faded scrawl
Love is the answer.
Puzzled by people
Loving isn't easy
You can't google the solutions to people's feelings
Sometimes you have to find out for yourself.
Sometimes you need to be told.
Sometimes you never find the answer.
The lyrics of The Streets' song "Puzzled by People" explore the theme of human relationships and the challenges that come with understanding and communicating with others. The opening line "Love is the answer" sets the tone for the rest of the song, suggesting that despite the difficulties of relating to others, love is ultimately the key to overcoming those challenges.
The singer describes themselves as someone who is "pretty good at puzzles but puzzled by people," highlighting the contrast between the intellectual simplicity of puzzle-solving and the emotional complexity of human interaction. They also express a sense of detachment, saying "I don't trouble trouble and trouble don't trouble me", implying a reluctance to confront the difficulties of relationships head-on.
The lines "Sometimes you have to find out for yourself. Sometimes you need to be told. Sometimes you never find the answer" convey a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty, suggesting that while there may not always be easy solutions to relationship problems, it is important to keep searching for understanding and connection.
Overall, the lyrics of "Puzzled by People" are reflective and introspective, exploring the challenges of relating to others and the importance of love and connection in overcoming those challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is the answer.
Love is the solution to all problems.
I'm pretty good at puzzles but puzzled by people
I'm skilled at solving puzzles but find people difficult to understand.
And I don't trouble trouble and trouble don't trouble me.
I avoid causing problems and am not easily bothered by them.
Stare at the paper, fold it in two
I'm lost in thought, staring at a piece of paper and folding it absentmindedly.
Facing the walls are the soles of my shoes.
I'm sitting with my back to the wall, looking down at my feet.
Sometimes you have to find out for yourself.
Occasionally, you need to discover the truth on your own.
Sometimes you need to be told.
Other times, you require someone else to inform you.
Sometimes you never find the answer.
And, in some situations, you may never uncover a solution.
We never had a crossword (crossed word)
We never argued or had a disagreement.
My words got lost and you never heard
I struggled to communicate effectively with you, and you didn't truly listen.
I'm 2 (too) down you're one across the room
I'm feeling unhappy, and you're distant from me.
Beginning with I and ending in U
Our relationship starts with me and ends with you.
Beginning in my eye and ending as an X
Our partnership begins with a close examination from my perspective and ends in separation.
Leaves a bad taste in my mouth
My experience with you was unpleasant, and I'm still affected by it.
To think of you again like the bad taste leaking from the ink in my pen
Recalling you is repugnant, like the ink that smudges and blots from my pen.
Doodle at the side as I do to life
I draw on the edge of the paper, much like I maneuver through existence.
Choosing to lose time instead of doing what I like
I prefer wasting time instead of engaging in activities I enjoy.
Starts off black and white and lacking in life
The blank page is dull and lifeless initially.
Until pen in blue lends it a hue.
But, once I begin writing with a blue pen, the page comes to life.
Puzzled by people
I find people confusing and perplexing.
Loving isn't easy
It's challenging to love someone or have a successful relationship.
You can't google the solutions to people's feelings
You can't use the internet to find answers to human emotions and personal connections.
Chewing on the pen
I'm nervously biting and gnawing on the pen.
2 down again
I'm feeling negative and down.
Not enough letters for the clue in my head
I can't figure out the solution to a personal problem.
Lost in thought, never been there before
My mind is consumed with a problem I've never faced previously.
With the turn of a pun on the tip of my tongue
I'm on the verge of making an amusing play on words.
The freshest memory will fail to recall
Even the most recent memories can be difficult to remember accurately.
As well as the messiest, faded scrawl
And, like a messy, blurry, barely legible piece of writing.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Edward May, Michael Geoffrey Skinner
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