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
Annie
James Blunt Lyrics
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I thought I saw your photograph
having such a laugh, in a magazine
Did it all come tumbling?
Then Annie, you were made for the big time
They said you were a star to be
But the walls came tumbling down
Down
Will you go down on me?
Cause Annie you're a star
You're just not going very far
And all the world will know your name
And you'll be famous as you are
Cause I'll sing for you
Annie, would it be nice to be recognized?
Did you practice your autograph?
But now no ones asked
And it's such a shame
Your dreams are crumbling
Annie, why aren't you big in limelight?
Cause I thought that you said you'd be
A celebrity several years ago
But it all came tumbling down
Down
Will you go down on me?
Cause Annie you're a star
You're just not going very far
And all the world will know your name
And you'll be famous as you are
Cause I'll sing for you
Annie you're a star
You're just not going very far
And all the world will know your name
And you'll be famous as you are
Cause I'll sing for you
Annie you're a star
You're just not going very far
And all the world will know your name
And you'll be famous as you are
Cause I'll sing for you
The song Annie by James Blunt is a melancholic ballad about a woman named Annie who was once a rising star in the entertainment industry but couldn't sustain her fame. Initially, the lyrics suggest that Annie was once featured in a magazine and her name was up in bright lights, possibly suggesting a billboard or a marquee. The singer then wonders if it all came tumbling down, hinting that her success was short-lived. The song then goes on to reveal that Annie was really meant for the big time, as she was touted to be a star by NME, a British music magazine. However, her dreams crumbled as the walls came tumbling down.
In the chorus, the singer acknowledges that Annie is a star but laments that she isn't going very far. He reiterates that all the world will know her name and that she'll be famous as she is, as he sings for her. The verse that follows talks about how unfortunate it is that no one recognizes Annie anymore, and that she didn't even get a chance to practice her autograph. The song ends with the singer wondering why Annie isn't big in the limelight, asking if she will go down on him.
Line by Line Meaning
Annie, you had your name in the bright lights
Annie, you were once in the spotlight and everyone knew your name
I thought I saw your photograph
I saw a photo of you in a magazine or newspaper
having such a laugh, in a magazine
You appeared to be having a great time and enjoying yourself in the photo
Did it all come tumbling?
Did your success and happiness come crashing down?
Then Annie, you were made for the big time
At one point, it seemed like you were destined for greatness
They said you were a star to be
People believed that you had the potential to become a superstar
In the NME
You were featured or praised in the music magazine NME
But the walls came tumbling down
Your success and potential crumbled and everything fell apart
Will you go down on me?
This line is likely a crude joke and does not have a deeper meaning related to the rest of the lyrics
Cause Annie you're a star
You truly have talent and potential to succeed
You're just not going very far
However, you have not achieved the level of success that people expected from you
And all the world will know your name
Despite not having achieved major success, you are still noteworthy and people recognize your name
And you'll be famous as you are
You don't need to change or fake anything to achieve success and fame
Cause I'll sing for you
Even if no one else recognizes and appreciates your talents, I will sing for you and celebrate you
Annie, would it be nice to be recognized?
I wonder if you still crave recognition and validation for your talents
Did you practice your autograph?
Did you ever imagine or practice signing autographs for fans?
But now no ones asked
It seems like no one is interested or asking for your autograph anymore
And it's such a shame
It's unfortunate and disappointing to see your potential go unrealized
Your dreams are crumbling
Your aspirations and goals are falling apart and may not come to fruition
Annie, why aren't you big in limelight?
I'm curious as to why you haven't achieved major success and fame in the public eye
Cause I thought that you said you'd be
You may have previously spoken about your ambitions for success, which makes your lack of achievement more surprising
A celebrity several years ago
You had aspirations of becoming a celebrity and achieving fame several years ago
Annie you're a star
You have undeniable talents and potential
You're just not going very far
However, your success has not yet reached the heights that people expected
And all the world will know your name
You are still recognized and noteworthy, even if you haven't achieved major success
And you'll be famous as you are
You don't need to change or compromise yourself to achieve fame and success
Cause I'll sing for you
Even if the rest of the world doesn't appreciate your talents, I will continue to celebrate and sing for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES DEARNESS HOGARTH, JAMES BLOUNT
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Annie, you had your name in the bright lights.
I thought I saw your photograph having such a laugh in a magazine,
Did it all come tumbling?
Annie, you were made for the big time.
They said you're a star to be in the NME,
But the walls came tumbling down, down. Will you go down on me?
'Cause Annie you're a star, that's just not going very far.
And all the world will know your name,
And you'll be famous as you are 'cause I'll sing for you.
Annie, would it be nice to be recognised?
And did you practise your autograph but now no one's asked and it's such a shame,
That the dreams are crumbling?
Annie, why aren't you bathed in the limelight?
'Cause I thought that you said you'd be a celebrity several years ago.
Did it all come tumbling down, down. Will you go down on me?
'Cause Annie you're a star, that's just not going very far.
And all the world will know your name,
And you'll be famous as you are 'cause I'll sing for you.
Annie you're a star, that's just not going very far.
And all the world will know your name,
And you'll be famous as you are 'cause I'll sing for you.
@ShaferHart
"will you go down on me?"
Blunt he is I give him that.
@arthurmagalhaes2441
Shafer Hart I’d say no puns intended, but it actually was
@joshuagray3619
I grew up with this song, its so amazing, no song can be better than this in my opinion😂
@_en.core.
Same ^^
@mary-annantwi5885
Great songs Mary-Ann. 63 year old thank for your songs
@nkosiletsoano556
That's not an opinion bro, it's a FACT. This song is amazing.
@psychedelicpunk5031
Great to see someone else into metal like slipknot also into some James Blunt, love a bit of tranquility once in a while.
@devlight168
Me too
@meganjayne6514
There is just something about this song that puts a smile on my face. It's a shame it's not more well known
@erickc9373
Megan Jayne Totally agree, it's a real shame