Numpty
Numpty

Paolo Nutini - Numpty Lyrics

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Numpty Lyrics

Hey, la, la, la
Building a house so we can fall at the first brick
If the cement don't stick
But I've been told
That it only gets harder from there!

Hmm, now that I'm young I just do what I do
I don't second guess too much.
Shed my ties and I'm not that wise
I'm all grown up as such.
But all the talk about the ring and the baby
Gets me every time
Am I big enough, strong enough to walk along your line?
Yeah, baby

Building a house so we can fall at the first brick
If the cement don't stick
But I've been told
That it only gets harder from there!

You see, I'm always on the hustle
That I don't know just how good I get it
That it's plenty of men out there with money and muscle
Look at these hips, baby, don't you forget them
Oh, but the curls will go, the money will spend
What we left within the end?
She's more than happy, she's taken her play
I'm saying, 'who's that bitch with my second name? '

Oh, he's building a house so we can fall at the first brick
If the cement don't stick
But I've been told
That it only gets harder from there!

Yeah, baby, truth be told
I'm only trying to keep my head above the water
Responsibility, turn on monogamy,
I'm not a father, child
Are you a mother, are you?
Uh, my pride and joy
Yeah, you, you are my pride and joy!

Oh, building a house so we can fall at the first brick
If the cement don't stick
But I've been told
That it only gets harder from there!
Yeah, baby,
Building a house so we can fall at the first brick
If the cement don't stick
But I've been told
That it only gets harder from there!
But I've been told
That it only gets harder from there!
But I've been told
That it only gets harder from there!

Writer(s): PAOLO GIOVANNI NUTINI
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What album is 'Numpty' from?

    'Numpty' is a track from Paolo Nutini's third studio album, 'Caustic Love,' which was released on April 14, 2014, by Atlantic Records.

  2. What is the significance of the word 'Numpty' in the song?

    The word 'Numpty' is British slang meaning a bumbling fool or idiot. It was derived from 'numps,' an obsolete word for a stupid person and first surfaced on the terraces of Scottish football grounds as a reference to a useless referee or footballer.

  3. Did Paolo Nutini face any challenges while writing 'Caustic Love'?

    Yes, Paolo Nutini mentioned that he struggled with the notion of turning his poetry into verse-chorus-verse-chorus-type songs, which caused him some frustration during the writing process for 'Caustic Love.'

  4. Where was 'Caustic Love' recorded?

    'Caustic Love' was recorded in various locations, including Grouse Lodge Studios in Ireland; RAK Studios, Sarm Studios, Studio 45, The Premises, The Strong Room in London; Studio Barxeta in Valencia, Spain; Sunset Sound in Los Angeles; The Old Police Station as well as Cava Sound in Glasgow and Toy Room Studios in Brighton.

  5. How was 'Caustic Love' received by music critics?

    Upon its release, 'Caustic Love' received positive reviews from music critics and was noted as 'the best UK R&B album since the 1970s blue-eyed-soul heyday' by The Independent. The album holds a score of 79/100 on Metacritic, indicating 'generally favorable reviews.'

  6. How did 'Caustic Love' perform commercially?

    'Caustic Love' debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, selling 109,000 copies in its first week, making it the fastest-selling album of the year in the region. It also debuted at number one on the Irish Albums Chart and maintained the top spot in the UK for three consecutive weeks.

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