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
Breathe
James Blunt Lyrics
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I'm lost for words to say
Will we meet the dawn
Take these, muddy thoughts that I'm at wars
I'm not ready for the call
Then we'll meet the dawn
Prey been swimming in?
break what I don't need
Its nice to watch somebody breathe, for me
I am tired on my own
Well now, come sit next to me
I'm not sleeping with the bride to be
Been wasting time like it just doesn't matter very much
so I'm happy for the company
And we're sat here for eternity
Don't want no family
and I'll thank you very much
I am flattered by the touch
When you say that you're in love with me
and won't you breathe, for me
I am tired on my own
Release me
To the horror of the end
I lost myself again
in the mirror of the past
Let me, let me scratch at my own skin
I'm dying to get in
To the mirror of the past
I just take what someone wants
Prey been swimming in?
break what I don't need
Its nice to watch somebody breathe, for me
I am tired on my own
Well now, come sit next to me
I'm not sleeping with the bride to be
Been wasting time like it just doesn't matter very much
so I'm happy for the company
And we're sat here for eternity
No wife and no family
and I'll thank you very much
I am flattered by the touch
When you say that you're in love with me
And won't you breathe, for me
I am tired on my own
And won't you breathe, for me
I am tired on my own
Well now, Come sit next to me
I'm not sleeping with the bride to be
Been wasting time like it just doesn't matter very much
so I'm happy for the company
And we're sat here for eternity
Don't want no family
and I'll thank you very much
that I'm flattered by the touch
when you say that you're in love with me
And we're sat here for eternity
Don't want no family
Been wasting time like it just doesn't matter very much
so I'm happy for the company
Won't you breathe, for me
I am tired on my own
And won't you breathe, for me
I am tired on my own
The lyrics to James Blunt's song Breathe depict a feeling of weariness and desire for connection. The singer appears to be lost in some kind of internal conflict, perhaps related to past traumas or present uncertainties. The lines "Take this bloody war along the way / I'm lost for words to say / Will we meet the dawn" could be interpreted as a reference to struggling with personal demons and wondering if there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The chorus "And won't you breathe, for me / I am tired on my own" expresses a craving for emotional support and reassurance.
The lyrics go on to touch on themes of nostalgia and longing, with lines like "To the horror of the end / I lost myself again / in the mirror of the past" and "Let me, let me scratch at my own skin / I'm dying to get in / To the mirror of the past". The singer seems to be haunted by memories and struggling to find a sense of peace.
Overall, the song portrays a complex range of emotions and invites the listener to empathize with the singer's struggles. Through its use of vivid imagery and raw vulnerability, Breathe is a powerful expression of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Take this, bloody war along the way
I'm facing a difficult journey with many obstacles and challenges
I'm lost for words to say
I don't know how to express my feelings about this situation
Will we meet the dawn
Will we survive and reach our destination before the morning comes?
Take these, muddy thoughts that I'm at wars
I'm struggling with conflicting and confusing thoughts
I'm not ready for the call
I don't feel prepared for the challenges ahead
Then we'll meet the dawn
If I can overcome my thoughts and doubts, we might make it through
I just take what someone wants
I tend to give people what they want or expect from me
Prey been swimming in?
Am I being taken advantage of by others?
Break what I don't need
I try to eliminate the unnecessary things in my life
Its nice to watch somebody breathe, for me
Seeing someone else live peacefully is comforting to me
I am tired on my own
I feel exhausted and lonely
Well now, come sit next to me
I need companionship and someone to talk to
I'm not sleeping with the bride to be
I'm not ready to commit to a serious relationship
Been wasting time like it just doesn't matter very much
I've been living aimlessly without much purpose
so I'm happy for the company
Having someone to spend time with makes me feel better
And we're sat here for eternity
We're stuck in this situation with no end in sight
Don't want no family
I don't want the responsibility of a family or commitment
and I'll thank you very much
I appreciate your attention and affection
I am flattered by the touch
I feel grateful for the physical contact and emotional connection
When you say that you're in love with me
Being loved by someone makes me feel wanted and appreciated
Release me
I want to be free from my burdens and past experiences
To the horror of the end
I'm afraid of what the future holds and what might happen in the end
I lost myself again
I feel like I've lost my sense of self and who I am
in the mirror of the past
I keep revisiting my past experiences and memories
Let me, let me scratch at my own skin
I want to release my anxiety and stress by fidgeting or finding a physical outlet
I'm dying to get in
I have a strong desire to reconnect with my past self and memories
And won't you breathe, for me
I need someone to help me catch my breath and find peace
Contributed by Alexander G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Isabelle
Breathe
James Blunt
Take this bloody war of mine away
I'm lost for words to say
Will they greet me at dawn
Take these muddy thoughts that are my walls
I'm not ready for the call
That will greet me at dawn
I just take what someone wants
Race when I'm in front
Break what i don't need
It's nice to watch somebody breathe, for me
I am tired of my own
Well now come sit next to me
I'm not sleeping with a bride to be
And I thank you very much
And I'm flattered by the touch
When you say that you're in love with me
And I sat here for eternity
No wife and no family
Been wasting time like it just doesn't matter very much
So I'm happy for the company
Won't you breathe for me
I am tired of my own
Race me to the horror at the end
I've lost myself again
In the mirror of my past
Let me,…
Katie
Such an underrated song!!!! I'd love to hear that live one day...
Francesco Cicogna
I did it 10 days ago!
Corinna Prokopp
I did, last year and it's great 😭 I'm a few years late to reply but it's definitely as good as it's always been
Hi Auntie
My fav song, can’t stop listening
kaique batista
tem algo melhor do que #JAMESBLUNT pq eu nao sei amo suas musicas essa e demais amei uhuuuuuuuuu #Brasil aquiiiiiii
Isabelle
Breathe
James Blunt
Take this bloody war of mine away
I'm lost for words to say
Will they greet me at dawn
Take these muddy thoughts that are my walls
I'm not ready for the call
That will greet me at dawn
I just take what someone wants
Race when I'm in front
Break what i don't need
It's nice to watch somebody breathe, for me
I am tired of my own
Well now come sit next to me
I'm not sleeping with a bride to be
And I thank you very much
And I'm flattered by the touch
When you say that you're in love with me
And I sat here for eternity
No wife and no family
Been wasting time like it just doesn't matter very much
So I'm happy for the company
Won't you breathe for me
I am tired of my own
Race me to the horror at the end
I've lost myself again
In the mirror of my past
Let me,…
miguel lastre
Me haz hecho muy feliz la noche, con esta nueva versión de Breathe, una de mis preferidas. Siempre pensé que era ideal para un álbum. Muchas gracias!!
Lily Torres Reyes
De nada y gracias por avisar del error :)
gen
Un verdadero fan de James sabrá que Breathe habpia sido escrita por el canta/autor antes de su más reciente álbum.
Pensé que era una canción muy especial para él, motivo por el cuál no la quería hacer comercial (siempre ha sido una persona interesada en la pasión de la música, en lugar de la fama). Uno de los pocos cantantes que causa un gran impacto con su música.
Por fin la puedo escuchar en versión estudio y no solo en sus conciertos :D
Lily Torres Reyes
Exacto, pero pues la verdad cuando supe que lo harían versión estudio me emocione muchísimo, esa canción me encanta :')