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Album: Caustic Love (2014)
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  • Nutini wrote this song about his mother Linda, who is his biggest fan. The lyrics of the song include words of wisdom that she would say to Nutini when he was growing up. He explained to The Sun: "I'd already written a song about my dad so owed mum a tune. I think she's just happy that I'm back singing because she gets to go to all the gigs and hotels."

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  • The Green Man from Michigan, UsI can't stop listening to this perfect song. I love that he wrote it for his mom and her words of wisdom. What an honor for a parent.
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