These Streets

Paolo Nutini

About These Streets

These Streets is the debut studio album by Scottish singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini, released by Atlantic Records on 17 July 2006. Preceded by the single "Last Request", the album debuted and peaked at number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and was later certified with five Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry for domestic shipments in excess of 1,500,000 copies. It also entered the charts in many other European countries, and in 2011 it was certified double Platinum by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry for sales of over 2,000,000 copies in Europe.  


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Cross the border,
Into the big bad world
Where it takes you 'bout an hour
Just to cross the road
Just to stumble across another poor old soul from
The dreary old lanes to the high-street madness
Eye fight with my brain to believe my eyes
And it's harder than you think
To believe this sadness
That creeps up my spine
And haunts me through the night
And life is good and the girls are gorgeous
Suddenly the air smells much greener now
And I'm wondering 'round
With a half pack of cigarettes
Searching for the change that I've lost somehow

These streets have too many names for me
I'm used to Glenfield road and spending my time down in Ochy
I'll get used to this eventually
I know, I know

Where'd the days go? When all we did was play
And the stress that we were under wasn't stress at all
Just a run and a jump into a harmless fall from
Walking by a high-rise to a landmark square
You see millions of people with millions of cares
And I struggle to the train to make my way home
I look at the people as they sit there alone

Life is good, and the sun is shining
Everybody flirts to their ideal place
And the children all smile as a boat shuffled by them
Trying to pretend that they've got som space

These streets have too many names for me
I'm used to Glenfield road and spending my time down in Ochy
I'll get used to this eventually
I know, I know

These streets have too many names for me
I'm used to Glenfield road and spending my time down in Ochy
I'll get used to this eventually
I know, I know

Life is good, and the girls are gorgeous
Suddenly the air smells much greener now
And I'm wondering 'round
With a half pack of cigarettes
Searching for the change that I've lost somehow

These streets have too many names for me
I'm used to Glenfield road and spending my time down in Ochy
I'll get used to this eventually
I know, I know

These streets have too many names for me
I'm used to Glenfield road and spending my time down in Ochy
I'll get used to this eventually
I know, I know

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Paolo Nutini

Paolo Giovanni Nutini (born 9 January 1987) is a Scottish singer, songwriter and musician from Paisley. more »

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Written by: PAOLO GIOVANNI NUTINI, PETER GEOFFREY WILKINSON, SARAH RUTH ERASMUS

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Album
"These Streets" is a song from Paolo Nutini's debut album, also titled "These Streets," which was released in the United Kingdom in 2006.
Song Inspiration
Paolo Nutini wrote the song about his experience leaving his hometown of Paisley, Scotland to pursue his career in music in London. The "streets" are an ode to both his hometown and his new life in London.
Commercial Success
"These Streets" was both a commercial and critical success. The album reached number 3 on the United Kingdom Album Charts and sold over 1.5 million copies, earning multi-platinum status.
Emotional Connection
Nutini has often mentioned in interviews that "These Streets" is a reflection of his emotional state during a period of significant change and adjustment in his life.
Songwriting Team
"These Streets" was co-written by Nutini, along with Pete Wilkinson and Sarah Erasmus, part of a successful creative grouping throughout "These Streets" album.
Critically Acclaimed
Many music critics praised "These Streets," noting Nutini's soulful voice and mature songwriting abilities, especially considering he was only 19-years old when the album was released.
Live Performances
Nutini has played "These Streets" at numerous live performances, including high-profile music festivals like Glastonbury and T in the Park.
Music Video
The music video for "These Streets" was directed by Dani Jacobs, a filmmaker known for his visual storytelling and collaboration with many music artists.
Chart Performance
The single peaked at number 31 in the UK Singles Chart. However, the album sold significantly better, showcasing Nutini's consistent musical ability across different tracks.
Vinyl Release
In 2020, Paolo Nutini celebrated the 14th anniversary of the album "These Streets" by releasing a limited number of vinyl copies for superfans and vinyl collectors.
Influence
"These Streets" has been touted as an influence for many young musicians who relate to Nutini's accounts of struggles and triumphs in his journey as an artist.

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