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
Give Me Some Love
James Blunt Lyrics
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It makes them frown
The little pieces by the highway
Bring me down
Mine is not a heart of a stone
I am only skin and bone
Those little pieces are little pieces of my own
Why don't you give me some love
I've taken a shit load of drugs
I'm so tired of never fixing the pain
Valium said to me
I'll take you seriously
And we'll come back as someone else
Who's better than yourself
Many faces at the doorway
All hang around
Watch me fight in the hallway
But make no sound
So standing all alone
And I'm only skin and bone and
So many faces but they all look out for their own
Why don't you give me some love
I've taken a shit load of drugs
I'm so tired of never fixing the pain
Valium said to me I'll take you seriously
And we'll come back as someone else
Who's better than yourself
Why don't you give me some love
I've taken shit load of drugs
I'm so tired of never fixing the pain
Valium said to me I'll take you seriously
And we'll come back as someone else
Who's better than yourself today
And someday soon they'll drop the bomb
And let it all out someday
I know that someday soon we'll all be gone
So let it all out
Let it all out today
And give me some love, yeah give me some love
Come give me some love, today
In James Blunt's song "Give Me Some Love," he starts off by saying that he and his guitar play their way, which makes others frown. He then speaks about the small pieces by the highway, which bring him down, indicating that he's had a challenging time. He shares that he's only human with a heart that is not of stone; he's just skin and bone. The little pieces he speaks of are the remnants of his shattered self, showing that he's been through a lot. He then requests that someone gives him some love because he's taken a lot of drugs to find some relief from the pain, but they haven't helped. He suggests that a drug, Valium, has promised to take him seriously and bring him back as someone better than he is, indicating that he's struggling with his identity and trying to find ways to cope with his pain.
Blunt talks about the many faces around him, but no one is there to help, indicating his feeling of loneliness and abandonment. He feels that everyone looks out for themselves instead of looking out for each other. He then repeats his request for love, indicating his desperation to find some comfort. He also references that someday soon, someone will drop a bomb that will let everything out, and everyone will be gone, indicating his fear regarding the future. He urges everyone to let it all out today and give him some love.
The lyrics of "Give Me Some Love" suggest that James Blunt is struggling with his mental health and is seeking love and support. The song highlights society's problems, where people are more concerned about their interests than looking out for each other. James Blunt has often talked about his battle with depression and mental health, and in this song, he seems to be actively seeking help and support to overcome it.
Line by Line Meaning
Me and my guitar play my way
I express myself through music in my own unique way with my guitar.
It makes them frown
The way I perform music makes others unhappy or disapprove.
The little pieces by the highway
The broken pieces of my heart and soul that I left behind while travelling.
Bring me down
They make me feel low and depressed.
Mine is not a heart of a stone
I am not incapable of feeling emotions or empathy.
I am only skin and bone
I am human and vulnerable to the pains that come with it.
Those little pieces are little pieces of my own
The pieces I left behind are parts of me and my past.
Why don't you give me some love
I need love and support from others to heal and move forward.
I've taken a shit load of drugs
I have tried to numb the pain with drugs, but it doesn't work.
I'm so tired of never fixing the pain
I am exhausted from trying to ignore the pain instead of facing it.
Valium said to me
I turned to Valium for help with my problems.
I'll take you seriously
Valium promised to help me and take my problems seriously.
And we'll come back as someone else
Valium made me believe that I could become a better version of myself.
Who's better than yourself
Valium suggested that I could become someone better than who I am now.
Many faces at the doorway
There are many people around me, but they don't truly understand me.
All hang around
They stay close, but not close enough to connect with me.
Watch me fight in the hallway
They observe me struggling but don't offer help or support.
But make no sound
They don't say anything or try to intervene.
So standing all alone
I am left to face my struggles alone.
And so many faces but they all look out for their own
Everyone is concerned with themselves and their own problems, not mine.
And someday soon they'll drop the bomb
There will be a catastrophic event that will bring an end to everything we know.
And let it all out someday
We will finally be able to express ourselves and let our emotions out.
I know that someday soon we'll all be gone
There is a sense of impending doom and mortality.
So let it all out
It's important to express ourselves and not hold anything in.
And give me some love, yeah give me some love
I am asking for love and support from those around me.
Come give me some love, today
I need love and support now, not later.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES BLOUNT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mediafox797
This song reminds me of my early highschool years. Back then i was heavily depressive, anxious, and suicidal.
I went to the docs for medication, and what they prescribed did lower my anxiety, but i didnt like it. I was losing memory, struggles with focus, etc, but when i asked to lower the dose, they told me basically that i wasnt trying hard enough to help myself. So i went higher and higher, and today i genuinely still cant remember things from that time.
I was on zoloft, and my memorys gone after i went over 200mg
And even still, after all that, my friends grew to despise me. I was pretty much silent before the meds, but after i went on them, from what i gathered, i became obnoxious and annoying.
I thought if i went on meds, i could be someone better. Someone not only likeable, but maybe that i wouldnt be forgotten. Like people would look for me if i skipped class or stayed behind when i packed up my stuff, even just the little things yknow?
This song really hits the nail on the head in that regard. I just wanted love, and to be happy
In the years since ive grown bitter and angry after all that happened, but on the brightside, it makes this song a hell to jam out to :)
Im on different meds now, and doing, well, not great but thats due to outside circumstances 😅
@ABoCStudio
Me and my guitar play my way
It makes them frown
The little pieces by the highway
Bring me down
Mine is not a heart of a stone
I am only skin and bone
Those little pieces are little pieces of my own
Why don't you give me some love
I've taken a shit load of drugs
I'm so tired of never fixing the pain
Valium said to me
I'll take you seriously
And we'll come back as someone else
Who's better than yourself
Many faces at the doorway
All hang around
Watch me fight in the hallway
But make no sound
So standing all alone
And I'm only skin and bone and
So many faces but they all look out for their own
Why don't you give me some love
I've taken a shit load of drugs
I'm so tired of never fixing the pain
Valium said to me I'll take you seriously
And we'll come back as someone else
Who's better than yourself
Why don't you give me some love
I've taken shit load of drugs
I'm so tired of never fixing the pain
Valium said to me I'll take you seriously
And we'll come back as someone else
Who's better than yourself today
And someday soon they'll drop the bomb
And let it all out someday
I know that someday soon we'll all be gone
So let it all out
Let it all out today
And give me some love, yeah give me some love
Come give me some love, today
@LittleBlacksheep1995
This song is linked to the second saddest period of my life so far, when I first experienced a real broken heart. Yet, I keep coming back to it, as if this wrenching sorrow is an addiction.
@danaayers1489
I can relate 2 you !!!
@babyrion9684
Oh the irony, my condolences on your feeling but in my case, this song is tied to one of my happiest times of my life, the nostalgia hitting is both harmful and blissful.
It is curious how things can be depicted with different sensations by the points of view.
@Thuntroz98
There's something about this song that brings me back to those chill sundays laying on my sofa.
@09ledm
Love the old nostalgic vibe his music brings. Thanks James
@JHATDRUMMER1976
this could have been a hit in the 70s awesome songs
@hebaakm4208
Still alive?
@mathsciexplained
This is the reality of social isolation. Those who feel so lonely will crave love more than anyone. They will be jealous of people who are genuinely loved and crave that feeling
@hp06dlv5
Thank you😍
@RF-mc8cx
I'm not going to say this hits differently in 2020, but.......this hits differently in 2020.