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
Bones
James Blunt Lyrics
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Never liked the sound of my own voice
I wasn't cool when I was in my teens
I never slept but I did have dreams
As I step out in this big old world
Seven billion just trying to cope and
Everyone of us someday will die
But today I never felt more alive
Can you feel it coming?
Can you feel it coming?
Can you feel it, feel it, feel it?
Running through your bones
Running through your bones
Yeah you set my heart on fire
And it's all hot wired to my bones
I can count all the things I fear
I close my eyes but they don't disappear
If there's a god then there's a guarantee
But if there's not it's just you and me
Can you feel it coming?
Can you feel it coming?
Can you feel it, feel it, feel it?
Running through your bones
Running through your bones
Yeah you set my heart on fire
And it's all hot wired to my bones
So kiss me before the sun falls down
Run before your legs give way
Swallow it until you drown
Can you feel it coming?
Can you feel it coming?
Can you feel it, feel it, feel it?
Running through your bones
Running through your bones
Yeah you set my heart on fire and
And it's all hot wired to my bones
Running through my bones
Yeah you set my heart on fire
And it's all hot wired to my bones
Running through my bones
Running through my bones
In the song "Bones," James Blunt reflects on his past and present, acknowledging his shortcomings and fears while also embracing the excitement and vitality of life. Blunt speaks to feeling like an outcast in his youth and struggling with insecurity, illustrated by lines such as "I have never been a beautiful boy" and "Never liked the sound of my own voice." However, he also recognizes his resilience and dreams, stating "I never slept, but I did have dreams" and "But today I never felt more alive."
The chorus of the song repeats the question "Can you feel it coming?" and describes a feeling running through your bones and setting your heart on fire, emphasizing the intensity of the moment and the connection between individuals. Blunt also acknowledges the fleeting nature of life, referencing mortality with "Everyone of us someday will die" and questioning the existence of a higher power with "If there's a god then there's a guarantee, but if there's not it's just you and me." Despite these existential concerns, Blunt urges listeners to seize the moment and embrace passion in their lives with the encouragement to "kiss me before the sun falls down" and "run before your legs give way."
Overall, "Bones" is a song about living life to the fullest, embracing one's identity and dreams, and finding connection with others in the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I have never been a beautiful boy
I have always struggled with my appearance and never fit the traditional standards of beauty.
Never liked the sound of my own voice
I've always been self-conscious about my voice and how it sounds when I speak or sing.
I wasn't cool when I was in my teens
I never quite fit in or felt like one of the popular kids when I was growing up.
I never slept but I did have dreams
I've always been driven and ambitious, constantly working towards my goals despite never getting much rest.
As I step out in this big old world
With each passing day, I am faced with the enormity and complexity of the world we live in.
Seven billion just trying to cope and
There are so many people in the world, each with their own struggles and challenges to overcome.
Everyone of us someday will die
No matter how hard we try to avoid it, one day we will all face our own mortality.
But today I never felt more alive
Despite the inevitability of death, I am embracing the present moment and living my life to the fullest.
Can you feel it coming?
Can you sense that something big and powerful is about to happen?
Running through your bones
This feeling is so intense that it is coursing through your entire body, penetrating your very bones.
Yeah you set my heart on fire
This feeling is powerful and all-consuming, igniting a fire within me that I can't ignore.
And it's all hot wired to my bones
This feeling is so deeply ingrained within me that it feels like it's been hardwired into my very being.
I can count all the things I fear
I am acutely aware of all the things that scare me, both big and small.
I close my eyes but they don't disappear
Despite my efforts to ignore or avoid my fears, they continue to linger and haunt me.
If there's a god then there's a guarantee
If there is a higher power or divine force at work in the world, then at least there is some guarantee of order or purpose to our lives.
But if there's not it's just you and me
If there is no higher power, then it's up to us to create meaning and purpose in our lives on our own.
So kiss me before the sun falls down
Let's cherish this moment and live in the present, because we don't know how much time we have left.
Run before your legs give way
Let's take advantage of our youth and vitality while we still have it and make the most of our lives.
Swallow it until you drown
Let's fully embrace these powerful emotions and experiences, even if they overwhelm us at times.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Blount, Steve Mac, Wayne Anthony Hector
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kiwi Holiwi
I have never been a beautiful boy
Never liked the sound of my own voice
I wasn't cool when I was in my teens
I never slept but I did have dreams
As I step out in this big old world
Seven billion just trying to cope and
Everyone of us someday will die
But today I never felt more alive
Can you feel it coming?
Can you feel it coming?
Can you feel it, feel it, feel it?
Running through your bones
Running through your bones
Yeah you set my heart on fire
And it's all hot wired to my bones
I can count all the things I fear
I close my eyes but they don't disappear
If there's a god then there's a guarantee
But if there's not it's just you and me
Can you feel it coming?
Can you feel it coming?
Can you feel it, feel it, feel it?
Running through your bones
Running through your bones
Yeah you set my heart on fire
And it's all hot wired to my bones
So kiss me before the sun falls down
Run before your legs give way
Swallow it until you drown
Can you feel it coming?
Can you feel it coming?
Can you feel it, feel it, feel it?
Running through your bones
Running through your bones
Yeah you set my heart on fire and
And it's all hot wired to my bones
Running through my bones
Yeah you set my heart on fire
And it's all hot wired to my bones
Running through my bones
Running through my bones
Tom Young
this song is too short who agrees?
but SO AMAZINGLY GOOD!!!!
Ola
Cudowna !
Sarvesh Parakh
A James Blunt song is so complete. Good lyrics, good music, and most importantly amazing video. He doesn't need an overly-siliconed woman twerking her butt on the screen for 3 minutes and calling herself open minded and cool!
#puretalent_in_all_departments
Sebastian Fuchs
So true He ist the best singer i've ever seen and hear
FollettinaG
this video is really great, congratulations !! I love this song, it gives me an incredible energy!!
Kiwi Holiwi
I have never been a beautiful boy
Never liked the sound of my own voice
I wasn't cool when I was in my teens
I never slept but I did have dreams
As I step out in this big old world
Seven billion just trying to cope and
Everyone of us someday will die
But today I never felt more alive
Can you feel it coming?
Can you feel it coming?
Can you feel it, feel it, feel it?
Running through your bones
Running through your bones
Yeah you set my heart on fire
And it's all hot wired to my bones
I can count all the things I fear
I close my eyes but they don't disappear
If there's a god then there's a guarantee
But if there's not it's just you and me
Can you feel it coming?
Can you feel it coming?
Can you feel it, feel it, feel it?
Running through your bones
Running through your bones
Yeah you set my heart on fire
And it's all hot wired to my bones
So kiss me before the sun falls down
Run before your legs give way
Swallow it until you drown
Can you feel it coming?
Can you feel it coming?
Can you feel it, feel it, feel it?
Running through your bones
Running through your bones
Yeah you set my heart on fire and
And it's all hot wired to my bones
Running through my bones
Yeah you set my heart on fire
And it's all hot wired to my bones
Running through my bones
Running through my bones
Belinda Hope
Never understood Never slept but I did have dreams till today, 2021 he made my childhood ❤ with his brilliant music from 2008 to today I'm 12, and have my mind set on the dreams of music.
Barbara McDonald
I love all James songs.....I believe he is a true visionary
Casee Flanagan
i really love this song .i just recently had trouble with a friend and i ended our friendship . I felt sad all day now listening to this song is a relief
PredzelBun
MAN I LOVE HIS VOICE IT"S SO DIFFERENT IN A NICE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY JAMES BLUNT!