These Streets
Paolo Nutini
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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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Written by: PAOLO GIOVANNI NUTINI, PETER GEOFFREY WILKINSON, SARAH RUTH ERASMUS
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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.
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Song InspirationPaolo 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.
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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.
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Emotional ConnectionNutini 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.
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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.
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Critically AcclaimedMany 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.
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Live PerformancesNutini has played "These Streets" at numerous live performances, including high-profile music festivals like Glastonbury and T in the Park.
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Music VideoThe music video for "These Streets" was directed by Dani Jacobs, a filmmaker known for his visual storytelling and collaboration with many music artists.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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Vinyl ReleaseIn 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.
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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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