Blunt was educated at Elstree School, Woolhampton, then Harrow School (where he received his nickname 'Blunty'), and finally the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Before the release of his album, Blunt was a commissioned officer in the British Army, rose to the rank of Captain and served as a NATO peacekeeper in Kosovo. He was also on duty for the funeral of the Queen Mother on 9th April, 2002.
He is currently signed to Linda Perry's American label Custard, and became the first British artist to top the American singles chart in nearly a decade when his first single from Back to Bedlam, "You're Beautiful", reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2006. The last British artist to do so had been Elton John in 1997 with the song Candle in the Wind.
His second album, All The Lost Souls, was released on 17th September 2007.
His third album, Some Kind of Trouble, was released on 8th November 2010.
Year active 2004- present
04-Goodbye My Lover
James Blunt Lyrics
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Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown?
'Cause I saw the end before we'd begun
Yes, I saw you were blinded and I knew I had won
So I took what's mine by eternal right
Took your soul out into the night
It may be over but it won't stop there
I am here for you, if you'd only care
You changed my life and all my goals
And love is blind but that I knew when
My heart was blinded by you
I've kissed your lips and held your hand
Shared your dreams and shared your bed
I know you well, I know your smell
I've been addicted to you
Goodbye, my lover
Goodbye, my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one for me
Goodbye, my lover
Goodbye, my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one for me
I am a dreamer and when I wake
You can't break my spirit, it's my dreams you take
And as you move on, remember me
Remember us and all we used to be
I've seen you cry, I've seen you smile
I've watched you sleeping for a while
I'd be the father of your child
I'd spend a lifetime with you
I know your fears and you know mine
We've had our doubts but now we're fine
And I love you, I swear that's true
I cannot live without you
Goodbye, my lover
Goodbye, my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one for me
Goodbye, my lover
Goodbye, my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one for me
And I still hold your hand in mine
In mine when I'm asleep
And I will bare my soul in time
When I'm kneeling at your feet
Goodbye, my lover
Goodbye, my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one for me
Goodbye, my lover
Goodbye, my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one for me
I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow
I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow
In "Goodbye My Love," James Blunt seems to be addressing someone he has had a past romantic relationship with. Based on the opening lines, it seems as though there was some sort of conflict or disappointment that led to the end of the relationship. Perhaps he didn't meet their expectations or made mistakes. However, he also references seeing the end of the relationship before it even began, indicating that it might have been foreseen or even inevitable. He seems to take responsibility for the end of the relationship, stating that he "won" and "took what's mine by eternal right," which might imply that he was the one to end things.
Despite the end of this relationship, Blunt still holds strong feelings for this person. He believes that this person has touched his heart and soul and has even changed his life in some way. However, he also acknowledges, using the metaphor of love being blind, that he was blinded by his own love for this person. He seems to be grappling with feelings of love and betrayal. He has shared intimate moments with this person and even sees a future where he is a father to their child, indicating that he longs to continue a life with this person.
However, the song is titled "Goodbye My Love," and it seems as though Blunt is coming to terms with the end of the relationship. He acknowledges that although his spirit cannot be broken, his dreams can be taken away. This person was his lover and his friend, and he acknowledges the loss of both aspects of the relationship. He still holds onto their memories and seems to plead with this person to remember their time together. In the final lines of the song, he reveals that he still holds onto this person's hand even when he is asleep and feels "hollow" without them.
Line by Line Meaning
Did I disappoint you or let you down?
Did I fail your expectations or betray your trust?
Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown?
Should I feel remorseful or let others judge me?
'Cause I saw the end before we'd begun
I could predict the outcome from the very start
Yes I saw you were blinded and I knew I had won
You were oblivious to what was really going on and I took advantage of that
So I took what's mine by eternal right
I claimed what I believed belonged to me without any consideration for you
Took your soul out into the night
I took away your happiness and left you in despair
It may be over but it won't stop there
Though the relationship is done, the consequences of it have not ceased
I am here for you if you'd only care
I am still willing to support you if you let me
You touched my heart you touched my soul
You deeply affected me emotionally and spiritually
You changed my life and all my goals
You influenced what I wanted in life and how I went about achieving it
And love is blind and that I knew when
I realized that love can make you overlook important things and act impulsively
My heart was blinded by you
You had an overwhelming effect on me and made me lose objectivity
I've kissed your lips and held your head
I've been physically intimate with you
Shared your dreams and shared your bed
I've been emotionally and sexually involved with you
I know you well, I know your smell
I am familiar with all aspects of you, including your scent
I've been addicted to you
You have had a strong hold on me and I cannot resist you
Goodbye my lover
Farewell, my romantic partner
Goodbye my friend
Farewell, my companion
You have been the one
You were the person who had the most impact on my life
You have been the one for me
You were the perfect match for me
I am a dreamer but when I wake
I tend to think about idealistic scenarios, but when I am brought back to reality
You can't break my spirit - it's my dreams you take
You may not be able to destroy my resilience, but you can shatter my aspirations
And as you move on, remember me
Do not forget the role I played in your life
Remember us and all we used to be
Recall our past experiences and the love we shared
I've seen you cry, I've seen you smile
I have witnessed your emotional highs and lows
I've watched you sleeping for a while
I have observed you peacefully resting
I'd be the father of your child
I would want to have a child with you
I'd spend a lifetime with you
I want to devote my existence with you
I know your fears and you know mine
I am aware of your apprehensions, and you are aware of mine
We've had our doubts but now we're fine
We had our uncertainties, but now we have resolved them
And I love you, I swear that's true
I have a deep love for you, and I guarantee that it is genuine
I cannot live without you
You are an indispensable part of my existence
And I still hold your hand in mine
I still have a physical, emotional, and spiritual connection with you
In mine when I'm asleep
Even when I am unconscious, I feel your presence within me
And I will bear my soul in time
I will reveal all of who I am to you eventually
When I'm kneeling at your feet
When I am humbling myself before you
I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow
I am empty inside, baby, I am completely devoid of emotion
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow
I cannot emphasize enough how emptied I feel
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Sacha Skarbek, James Blunt
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LYRICS
Did I disappoint you or let you down?
Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown?
'Cause I saw the end before we'd begun,
Yes I saw you were blinded and I knew I had won.
So I took what's mine by eternal right.
Took your soul out into the night.
It may be over but it won't stop there,
I am here for you if you'd only care.
You touched my heart you touched my soul.
You changed my life and all my goals.
And love is blind and that I knew when,
My heart was blinded by you.
I've kissed your lips and held your head.
Shared your dreams and shared your bed.
I know you well, I know your smell.
I've been addicted to you.
Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.
I am a dreamer but when I wake,
You can't break my spirit - it's my dreams you take.
And as you move on, remember me,
Remember us and all we used to be
I've seen you cry, I've seen you smile.
I've watched you sleeping for a while.
I'd be the father of your child.
I'd spend a lifetime with you.
I know your fears and you know mine.
We've had our doubts but now we're fine,
And I love you, I swear that's true.
I cannot live without you.
Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.
And I still hold your hand in mine.
In mine when I'm asleep.
And I will bare my soul in time,
When I'm kneeling at your feet.
Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.
I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow.
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow.
I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow.
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow
@unicornlove6900
Played this at my wife's funeral in September 21, she was 37 cancer left my daughter who's was 10 at the time, I cry when I play this but need to let it out. I miss you Sammy 😭😭😭
@emiliocaceres4615
Ella se adelantó al viaje eterno nada más , recordar los buenos momentos y mantener viva las ganas de vivir , debes estar tranquilo y seguir la vida lo mejor que se pueda con los tuyos , ella donde quiera que está se sienta feliz en saber que te espera . Saludos y mucho animo 😉.
@petals2327
She's still with you and your daughter, and always will be. ❤❤ Hang in there
@unicornlove6900
@@petals2327 thankyou so much , means so much x I can sometimes smell Sammy's perfume and my daughter and I find little white feathers that just appear in front of us.
@arenlaozukum8099
Sending you and your daughter lots of love and hugs. May our good lord give u peace and comfort.
From Nagaland ❤️
@unicornlove6900
@@arenlaozukum8099 thankyou so much x
@bwirekelvins9276
It's 2024 and this song still hits different, if you came back in 2024 to listen to this song we share more in common may your life grant you everything you wish for ❤
@zee_sa1
for real❤️🙂
@ghost_emoji
Happy new year, dood
@doseof_casley
Thanks ❤