There’s a deep, unshakable connection between Paolo Nutini’s Last Request and my dad.
Not because it was ever his kind of music — far from it — but because of one
bittersweet moment.
When Dad died, I had to drive home from the
hospital to get a few things. On the way, I played that song on repeat.
Something about its sentiment hit me right in the heart. After that, I couldn’t
bear to hear the album — never mind that track — again.
Fast forward to my 50th birthday. I was sitting
in a café, surrounded by Christmas cheer, when suddenly Last Request came on the radio. Completely out of season, but
I knew instantly — it was Dad’s way of letting me know he was near.
Ten years later, on my 60th, I kept an ear out
for it. And yes — there it was, playing once again. Dad, checking in.
I wasn’t expecting to hear it again for another
decade, but life had other plans. We were at Emma and Florin’s wedding, seated
before dinner. Drinks were flowing, chatter was loud and happy, when suddenly I
froze. I’d been totally unaware there was music playing in the background…
until that song started.
Paolo was at it again, still looking for his Last Request.
It was the perfect touch to a magical day.
We all feel Mam and Dad looking over us, but
moments like that make it crystal clear. Earlier that day, my brother John had
taken their wedding photo and run it through AI — what came out was incredible,
almost like bringing them back to the room with us.
So here’s to you, Mam and Dad. We see you. We hear you. And yes… we’re listening. ❤️
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