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
07-So Long Jimmy
James Blunt Lyrics
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We were chilling out on the sofa,
Digging how the guitar goes,
In a song that no one knows.
Did you lick that line yourself,
Or did the voodoo magic help?
Does everyone have a different take?
Do you seem real but I seem fake?
[Chorus]
So long, Jimmy, so long.
Though you only stayed a moment,
We all know that you're the one. Singing,
So long, Jimmy, so long.
Sure we're glad for the experience,
We miss you now you've gone.
We're just swimming in your soul 'cause,
We all wish we wrote this song.
Life goes on.
I'm just so relieved that it's over.
We were hanging out going nowhere,
Digging how the guitar goes,
In a song that no one knows.
Did you burn that bridge yourself,
Or did the voodoo magic help?
Does everyone have a different take?
Are you just cool and I'm just baked?
Does everyone get mesmerized by your fire?
[Chorus]
The lyrics to James Blunt's song "07-So Long Jimmy" seem to be addressing a person named Jimmy who had a short-lived impact but left a significant impression. The singer expresses disbelief that their time together is over, reminiscing on the time they spent chilling out on the sofa and enjoying music. The singer is particularly drawn to a song that Jimmy had played, one that nobody seems to know. They wonder if the lyrics were Jimmy's or if some kind of magic helped him to create them. The singer reflects on how different people can perceive the same things differently and questions whether their appreciation for Jimmy and his music might be perceived as fake by others.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "so long, Jimmy, so long," emphasizing a sense of farewell and goodbye. Although Jimmy's influence may have been brief, he left an enduring impact on the people around him. The singer acknowledges that life will continue on, but the memory of Jimmy and his music will persist.
The song seems to be exploring themes of the transience of life and the impact one person can have even in a short period. Rather than dwelling on the sadness of loss, the singer seems to be valuing the time they had with Jimmy and recognizing the impact he had on their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I just can't believe that it's over.
I am in disbelief that our time together has come to an end.
We were chilling out on the sofa,
We were relaxing on the couch, taking it easy.
Digging how the guitar goes,
Enjoying the sound of the guitar.
In a song that no one knows.
Listening to a tune that is unfamiliar to most.
Did you lick that line yourself,
Did you come up with that line all on your own?
Or did the voodoo magic help?
Or perhaps some sort of supernatural force contributed to it?
Does everyone have a different take?
Do people typically have varying interpretations?
Do you seem real but I seem fake?
Do you appear authentic but I come across as inauthentic?
Does everyone get hypnotized by your fire?
Does everyone become mesmerized by your passion?
So long, Jimmy, so long.
Goodbye, Jimmy.
Though you only stayed a moment,
Even though our time together was brief,
We all know that you're the one. Singing,
We recognize that you are the talented one performing this song.
Sure we're glad for the experience,
We are thankful for the opportunity to have experienced this.
We miss you now you've gone.
We feel a sense of loss now that you have left.
We're just swimming in your soul 'cause,
We are absorbed in the essence of who you are,
We all wish we wrote this song.
We all wish we were the ones who came up with this song.
Life goes on.
Despite this experience coming to a close, life carries on.
I'm just so relieved that it's over.
I am simply glad that this chapter has ended.
We were hanging out going nowhere,
We were just hanging out, not really getting anywhere.
Are you just cool and I'm just baked?
Are you just naturally cool while I am only appearing that way due to being under the influence?
Does everyone get mesmerized by your fire?
Does everyone become entranced by your talent?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES DEARNESS HOGARTH, JAMES BLUNT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Emma Maloney
He’s is one of the few singers that actually sound like the cd he’s an amazing singer
Selma Braga
A música foi uma evolução no mundo assim como a tecnologia
LeoBax Xanny
I just can't believe that it's over.
We were chilling out on the sofa,
Digging how the guitar goes,
In a song that no one knows.
Did you lick that line yourself,
Or did the voodoo magic help?
Does everyone have a different take?
Do you seem real but I seem fake?
Does everyone get hypnotized by your fire?
So long, Jimmy, so long.
Though you only stayed a moment,
We all know that you're the one. Singing,
So long, Jimmy, so long.
Sure we're glad for the experience,
We miss you now you've gone.
We're just swimming in your soul 'cause,
We all wish we wrote this song.
Life goes on.
I'm just so relieved that it's over.
We were hanging out going nowhere,
Digging how the guitar goes,
In a song that no one knows.
Did you burn that bridge yourself,
Or did the voodoo magic help?
Does everyone have a different take?
Are you just cool and I'm just baked?
Does everyone get mesmerized by your fire?
So long, Jimmy, so long.
Though you only stayed a moment,
We all know that you're the one. Singing,
So long, Jimmy, so long.
Sure we're glad for the experience,
We miss you now you've gone.
We're just swimming in your soul 'cause,
We all wish we wrote this song.
Life goes on.