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
Blue on Blue
James Blunt Lyrics
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How come you've gone and left me alone
How come you took a slow boat to China
What can I do if I can't get through to you
Baby blue on blue
I want you more
Than I ever wanted
Anyone I ever knew
I love you [I love you] more than ever
Thought that I'd never feel the way that I do
How long you gonna leave me here standing
How long til you gonna make up your mind
How long is your balloon ride to nowhere
And what can I do if I can't be there with you
Baby blue on blue
I want you more
Than I ever wanted
Than I ever needed
Anyone I ever knew
I love you more than ever
Thought that I'd never feel the way that I do
Coming under fire
We're coming under fire
I'm coming under fire
I'm coming under fire
I'm coming under fire
I'm coming under fire
I'm coming under fire
I'm coming under fire
Baby blue on blue
In James Blunt's song Blue on Blue, he is singing about a love that he desperately wants, but that seems to be slipping away from him. He is asking the person he loves why they don't want to see him, why they've left him alone, and why they've gone on a slow boat to China. He's questioning what he can do if he can't reach them and is left feeling helpless. The repetition of "baby blue on blue" emphasizes the sadness and loneliness he feels as he struggles to make sense of the situation.
Blunt sings that he wants this person more than anyone he's ever known, and he loves them more than ever, even though he never thought he could feel that way. He's confused about how long they will leave him standing and how long it will take for them to make up their mind. He wonders about the length of their "balloon ride to nowhere," suggesting that their life together may be directionless and uncertain.
The repetition of "coming under fire" may suggest that Blunt is feeling like a target or is battling an internal struggle over his feelings for this person. Ultimately, he is left helpless and alone, as he sings the haunting refrain of "baby blue on blue."
Line by Line Meaning
How come you don't wanna see me
Why do you seem to avoid me and not want to spend time with me?
How come you've gone and left me alone
Why did you abandon me and leave me by myself?
How come you took a slow boat to China
Why did you take such a long and indirect path to your destination, causing us to be apart for so long?
What can I do if I can't get through to you
What actions can I take if I am unable to communicate with you effectively?
Baby blue on blue
A description of a melancholy state, feeling helpless and lost
I want you more
I desire your companionship very strongly
Than I ever wanted
More than any person or thing before or after you
Than I ever needed
More than anything I require to survive
Anyone I ever knew
More than anyone I have ever known
I love you [I love you] more than ever
I have intense, undying feelings of affection for you that have grown stronger
Thought that I'd never feel the way that I do
I never imagined I would be this deeply in love with someone
How long you gonna leave me here standing
How much longer will you keep me waiting and uncertain about our relationship?
How long til you gonna make up your mind
How much longer until you decide what you want?
How long is your balloon ride to nowhere
How long will you continue to drift aimlessly without making a decision?
And what can I do if I can't be there with you
If I am physically unable to be with you, how can I help us move forward?
Coming under fire
Undergoing a barrage of criticism or negative feedback
We're coming under fire
Both of us are facing criticism and challenges in our relationship
I'm coming under fire
Personally experiencing criticism or challenges in the relationship
Baby blue on blue
Another description of the sadness and despair experienced in the relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES BLOUNT, STEVE MC EWAN
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claudia ferreira
James é um dos poucos cantores que canta com a alma e o coração.
Michele Petrolo
❤S❤❤❤s
habstein
I got tears in my eyes and a big smile on my face. This song is breathtaking.
DeBreezy
love each song he makes in his album! not one songs is less than the others! all are so spine tingling!
mina panahy
One of the best songs on the album. James always amazes.
Macarena Galluppi
His songs express many things, makes move all the pieces of your soul. His gestures, his tone, his character, everything comes together to form a beautiful songs. He sings from his heart, with great passion, and it's what I love about him. Thanks for transmit your feelings James. <3
Gabriel Noria
Enserio, como me encanta las canciones de james, no hay NINGUNA que no me guste <3
Colin Crawford
Brilliant song and music, a master piece.
João Lima
James Blunt se superou, a cada álbum um melhor que o outro, sou fâ desse cara!
Katielle Santana
Linda música