1. A British rapper
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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
Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way
The Streets Lyrics
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But I sit here on the sofa at my girl's house
I should be chatting shit as I'm nubbing out another snout
But I'll roach a spliff watching the TV for now
I should be watching the fruit machines, for which one will pay out
But I sit on the sofa at my girls, anyhow
I should be legging it from a cab, like a mad little lout
But I'll roach a spliff watching the TV, throughout
[Chorus]
I know I never tell her, but every single day, man
I'm always thinking loads about her
She's the best thing that ever happened to me, and
I don't know what I'd do without her
I should actually go out and about, flip some beer mats
Instead of sitting her at my girl's gaff
'Cause, all I seem to do is sit in this habitat
Just roaching a spliff, watching the TV and that
And the TV at my house is a bit broken on the back
So I use my girl's TV to watch the match
Yeah, I, might head out later to get off this beaten track
Of, watching the TV, roaching up, I'm the same old man
[Chorus]
But on second thought, so why don't you shots
No, I, think, I, will, sit on the sofa
And eat my TV meal
I would actually much prefer to just sit here and chill
Roaching a spliff, watching East-Enders or the Bill
'Cause basically I love her, and I love being here still
And I love sitting on the sofa with my girl, for real
I don't want to knock my mates
But there it's the same old drill
Roaching a spliff, watching the TV is my will
[Chorus]
No fuck that
I might ask my mates where they'll be drinking
From the sofa giving them a ding
Tell 'em, I will go freeze on that ground later on this evening
Instead of roaching a spliff, watching the TV again
And then go out
Whilst back at her's, she does her ting
Sitting on the sofa at her end
But, as I watch the big screen I know I will quite miss
Me and her roaching a spliff, watching the TV again
I know I never tell her, but every single day, man
I'm always thinking loads about her
(That's exactly what I'm talking about)
She's the best thing that ever happened to me
(I wouldn't have it any other way)
And I don't know what I'd do without her
(I'll tell you this)
I know I never tell her
(There's a whole world out there)
But every single day, man
(A whole world)
I'm always thinking loads about her
(But do I give her?)
She's the best thing that ever happened to me
(Do you know what I mean?)
And I don't know what I'd do without her
(There's a whole world out there)
[ad libs to end]
In "Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way," The Streets's Mike Skinner speaks on the inertia that plagues him as he watches his life pass him by. He should be at the bar, watching fruit machines, or running wild in the cab, but instead, he's content to sit on his girlfriend's sofa, smoking a joint and watching TV.
It seems that Skinner is using the song to come to terms with his domesticity and the idea that, even as he watches life flow by, he's perfectly content to let it go if it means staying with the people he loves. Indeed, this seems to be the central tension of the song: the desire to engage with the world and the desire to stay comfortable in one spot.
Ultimately, though, Skinner seems to choose stability, recognizing that the things that make him happy are the people he loves and the simple pleasures of a quiet life.
Line by Line Meaning
I should be standing at the bar, waving a ten pound note around
I should be out drinking and being social, but instead, I'm at my girlfriend's house.
But I sit here on the sofa at my girl's house
I choose to be with my girlfriend instead of going out and drinking.
I should be chatting shit as I'm nubbing out another snout
I could be out chatting with friends while smoking a cigarette.
But I'll roach a spliff watching the TV for now
Instead, I'll smoke weed and watch TV while I'm at her house.
I should be watching the fruit machines, for which one will pay out
I could be gambling at a bar, but I'm spending time with my girlfriend instead.
But I sit on the sofa at my girls, anyhow
Despite the thrilling experiences I could be having, I'd rather be with my girlfriend.
I should be legging it from a cab, like a mad little lout
I could be partying hard with my friends, but I choose to be with my girlfriend instead.
But I'll roach a spliff watching the TV, throughout
Instead, I'll continue smoking weed and watching TV while I'm at her house.
I know I never tell her, but every single day, man
I never vocalize how much I think about and appreciate my girlfriend, but it's always on my mind.
I'm always thinking loads about her
She's constantly on my mind and I place a great deal of value on our relationship.
She's the best thing that ever happened to me, and
I recognize that my girlfriend is a wonderful and positive influence in my life.
I don't know what I'd do without her
I acknowledge that my life is better because she's in it and I don't want to lose her.
I should actually go out and about, flip some beer mats
I should be out having fun with my friends and socializing.
Instead of sitting her at my girl's gaff
Instead, I'm spending time with my girlfriend at her house.
'Cause, all I seem to do is sit in this habitat
I realize that I often end up doing the same thing at my girlfriend's house, but I'm content to do so because I value being with her.
Just roaching a spliff, watching the TV and that
I'm content to just smoke weed and watch TV while I'm at her house.
And the TV at my house is a bit broken on the back
My TV at home isn't working properly, so I prefer to watch TV at my girlfriend's house.
So I use my girl's TV to watch the match
I prefer to watch TV at my girlfriend's house, especially when there's a match on.
Yeah, I, might head out later to get off this beaten track
I may change my mind and decide to go out with my friends.
Of, watching the TV, roaching up, I'm the same old man
However, I recognize that I tend to do the same thing over and over again at my girlfriend's house.
But on second thought, so why don't you shots
I take a moment to reconsider my options and think about the possibility of going out and drinking.
No, I, think, I, will, sit on the sofa
Ultimately, I decide to stay with my girlfriend.
And eat my TV meal
I plan to enjoy a meal while I'm watching TV with my girlfriend.
I would actually much prefer to just sit here and chill
Despite other options, I'd rather be at my girlfriend's house, smoking weed and watching TV.
Roaching a spliff, watching East-Enders or the Bill
I'm content to smoke weed and watch TV shows like East-Enders and the Bill while I'm at her house.
'Cause basically I love her, and I love being here still
The bottom line is that I love spending time with my girlfriend and value the time we spend together.
And I love sitting on the sofa with my girl, for real
Sitting on the sofa with my girlfriend is where I want to be.
I don't want to knock my mates
I don't want to criticize my friends and the way they choose to spend their time.
But there it's the same old drill
However, I recognize that my friends tend to do the same things over and over again when they go out.
Roaching a spliff, watching the TV is my will
While my friends may prefer to go out and drink, I prefer to smoke weed and watch TV with my girlfriend.
No fuck that
Suddenly, I change my mind and decide I want to go out and drink with my friends.
I might ask my mates where they'll be drinking
I'm considering reaching out to my friends to find out where they plan to go out and drink.
From the sofa giving them a ding
I plan to call or message my friends while I'm still on my girlfriend's sofa.
Tell 'em, I will go freeze on that ground later on this evening
I plan to tell my friends that I'll be out with them later on that evening.
Instead of roaching a spliff, watching the TV again
Instead of continuing to smoke weed and watch TV, I want to go out and have fun with my friends.
And then go out
I'm ready to leave my girlfriend's house and go out with my friends.
Whilst back at her's, she does her ting
While I'm out drinking with my friends, my girlfriend will be doing her own thing at her house.
Sitting on the sofa at her end
She'll likely be sitting on the sofa, similar to how I usually do when I'm with her.
But, as I watch the big screen I know I will quite miss
As I leave and go out with my friends, I realize that I'll miss spending time with my girlfriend at her house.
Me and her roaching a spliff, watching the TV again
I'll miss smoking weed and watching TV with her, as it's one of the things we enjoy doing together.
There's a whole world out there
I realize that there are many different experiences to be had in the world.
But every single day, man
Despite this, I still think about my girlfriend every day.
I'm always thinking loads about her
She's constantly on my mind and I value her greatly.
She's the best thing that ever happened to me
I believe that my girlfriend has been a positive influence on my life.
And I don't know what I'd do without her
I don't want to imagine my life without her and the joy she brings to me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL GEOFFREY SKINNER
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Craig Elliott
I've got one packet of rizla, over there and it's nearly run out!
I've got bit of cigarette, all over the place oooooooohhh
The clipper needs a shake,
The ashtray needs emptying,
But I wouldn't have it any other way
Wouldnt have it any other way....
I said I wouldn't have it any, any other way... oooooohhhhoooohhhh
Love it
Ollie Guy
Man, how does this only have 95,000 views? It's a quality piece of pure British music.
Dylan Murphy
one of my favourite albums of all time
Pure Progression
True dat 🤙🏻
L W
495k 8 years on ... have a great day.
HENRI BEACER
Cult classic not best seller
Alfie Ratcliffe
7 years ago and it's still only got 474
St. T
Played this on repeat with my girl while getting high AF back in 2006..... Not together now but this was a theme to our life. Thanks Mike for such iconic tunes.
B
This is a timeless classic. This album will forever be in my library.
Yosef Parvez
the best song to listen to when you've been on it for days. gets to the morning after and it's puuuuuure silence and you're like yeah lets wack on the streets and have a cigarette
Leon Mitchell
Bro !! 👌