Ezra explained the song to InStyle. "I wrote it when I was 18 and had just moved to Bristol. I was saddled with student loans, and I realised there were so many opportunities to play music, so unless I got busy, I could only blame myself."
An official lyric video to accompany the release of "Blame It on Me" was also issued on 20 June, with Ezra holding an old-fashioned TV with the lyrics appearing on it; at the same time, he is sitting on the seat of a dunk tank while several tennis balls are thrown towards it from off-screen. At the end of the bridge, a ball hits the button and Ezra falls into the water. Ezra then holds the TV above his head for a while, whilst his face is barely visible. As the song ends, tennis balls are thrown towards the TV, which finally falls out of Ezra's hands and into the water. The video then ends with him laughing.
The official music video for "Blame It on Me" was directed by Rob Brandon. It was first released onto YouTube on 11 August 2014 at a total length of three minutes and forty-four seconds. The video begins with a Ford pickup full of criminals driving past Ezra, who is carrying his guitar in its case, and a Japanese man. The man asks Ezra in Japanese, "Are you sure you want to follow the yellow brick road?" and then walks away without Ezra giving a response. The rest of the video features Ezra having a very bad day, including his guitar case blowing open and the instrument falling out into the road before being run over by a police car; getting tackled by a rugby team; hit with a sucker dart fired from a toy pistol by a child, defecated on by a bird and winding up in the middle of a gunfight between police officers and the aforementioned criminals. The video has over 54 million views as of December 2018.
Blame It on Me
George Ezra Lyrics
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We headed West to find ourselves some truth, oh
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
We counted all our reasons, excuses that we made
We found ourselves some treasure, and threw it all away
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
When I dance alone, and the Suns's bleeding down
Blame it on me
When I lose control and the veil's overused
Blame it on me
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
Caught in the tide of blossom, caught in the carnival
Your confidence forgotten, and I see the gypsies run
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
When I dance alone, and the Suns's bleeding down
Blame it on me
When I lose control and the veil's overused
Blame it on me
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
When I dance alone, and the Suns's bleeding down
Blame it on me
When I lose control and the veil's overused
Blame it on me
When I dance alone, I know I'll go
Blame it on me oh
When I'll lose control, I know I'll go
Blame it on me oh
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
The lyrics of George Ezra's "Blame It on Me" are open to interpretation, but the overall theme seems to focus on taking responsibility for our actions. The first verse describes a journey of self-discovery, heading towards the West to find the truth. The chorus "What you're waiting for?" repeats itself, urging us to take action and not wait for the right time or situation. The second verse mentions being caught in a wave of excitement and losing confidence, watching the gypsies run by. The chorus repeats itself, reminding us that we need to hold ourselves accountable for our choices and not blame others.
The refrain "When I dance alone, and the sun's bleeding down" may refer to a moment of introspection, where the singer is able to reflect on their life and the choices they have made. The line "Blame it on me" suggests that the singer is ready to take responsibility for their actions, whether positive or negative. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is urging the listener not to wait for the right moment, and to take responsibility for their life.
Overall, "Blame It on Me" is a deeply introspective song that encourages us to take accountability for our lives. It's an uplifting and motivational song that encourages listeners to take action and not wait for opportunity. The repeating chorus drives home the message, reminding us that the only person responsible for our life's choices is ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
The garden was blessed by the Gods of me and you
We had a special connection or bond that made our relationship feel more significant.
We headed West to find ourselves some truth, oh
We embarked on a journey to discover our inner selves and seek enlightenment.
What you're waiting for?
What is causing you to delay or hesitate?
We counted all our reasons, excuses that we made
We rationalized and justified our actions, even when they were detrimental.
We found ourselves some treasure, and threw it all away
We had something valuable, but we squandered it or let it slip away.
When I dance alone, and the Suns's bleeding down
When I'm feeling lonely or lost, with the weight of the world bearing down on me.
Blame it on me
Hold me responsible for my actions and their consequences.
When I lose control and the veil's overused
When I give in to temptation or become overwhelmed, obscuring my better judgment
Caught in the tide of blossom, caught in the carnival
Swept up in the excitement or fleeting beauty of life, losing sight of what is truly important.
Your confidence forgotten, and I see the gypsies run
You have lost your sense of self-assurance, and it appears that others are escaping from their troubles.
When I dance alone, I know I'll go
When I'm on my own, I realize that I'm responsible for my own journey.
When I'll lose control, I know I'll go
When things spiral out of hand, I accept that I must take ownership of what I have done.
What you're waiting for?
Why do you remain indecisive or inactive?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GEORGE BARNETT, JOEL LASLETT POTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@demonking8333
The garden was blessed by the Gods of me and you
We headed west for to find ourselves some truth, ooh
What you waiting for?
No, what you waiting for?
We counted all our reasons, excuses that we made
We found ourselves some treasure, and threw it all away, ooh
What you waiting for?
No, what you waiting for?
What you waiting for?
No, what you waiting for?
When I dance alone, and the sun's bleeding down,
Blame it on me
When I lose control and the veil's overused,
Blame it on me
What you waiting for?
No, what you waiting for?
Caught in the tide of blossom, caught in the carnival
Your confidence forgotten, I see the gypsies roll, ooh
What you waiting for?
No, what you waiting for?
What you waiting for?
No, what you waiting for?
When I dance alone, and the sun's bleeding down,
Blame it on me
When I lose control and the veil's overused,
Blame it on me
What you waiting for?
No, what you waiting for?
What you waiting for?
No, what you waiting for?
When I dance alone, and the sun's bleeding down,
Blame it on me
When I lose control and the veil's overused,
Blame it on me
When I dance alone, I know I'll go
Blame it on me ooh
When I'll lose control, I know I'll go
Blame it on me ooh
What you waiting for?
No, what you waiting for?
What you waiting for?
No, what you waiting for?
@jainul3582
Lyrics
The garden was blessed by the Gods of me and you
We headed West to find ourselves some truth, oh
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
We counted all our reasons, excuses that we made
We found ourselves some treasure, and threw it all away
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
When I dance alone, and the Suns's bleeding down
Blame it on me
When I lose control and the veil's overused
Blame it on me
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
Caught in the tide of blossom, caught in the carnival
Your confidence forgotten, and I see the gypsies run
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
When I dance alone, and the Suns's bleeding down
Blame it on me
When I lose control and the veil's overused
Blame it on me
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
When I dance alone, and the Suns's bleeding down
Blame it on me
When I lose control and the veil's overused
Blame it on me
When I dance alone, I know I'll go
Blame it on me oh
When I'll lose control, I know I'll go
Blame it on me oh
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
What you're waiting for?
@georgeezra
#BlameItOnTheBird
@Bruuuull
lol
@GeorgeRawlings4444
He definitely stood by his gun.
@misssallyk
Great Video:)!
@evilangel239276
You're so cute 💖
@DavidReyesGerman
ACE 👍
@katzomatzo7448
I just realized I’ve heard lots of his songs but didn’t know who sang it for the past 4 years.
@katriako
Same
@ucanragenow4072
Dude me to
@truskawkowasowa
Me too.. 😂