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
Halfway
James Blunt Lyrics
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Just to turn around, turn around
Nobody sleeps in the middle of the bed
When they got someone else, someone else
And nobody walks up the stairway to hell just to walk back down
'Cause it's there or it's not
It's heartbreak or it's love
You're in or outta luck
We made it or we lost
There's no such thing as halfway
Nobody's searching for the middle of the rainbow
To find the gold, to find the gold
Nobody sails to the middle of the ocean
And calls it home, and calls it home
And nobody stands in the middle of a dark floor to dance alone
'Cause it's there or it's not
It's heartbreak or it's love
There's no such thing as halfway
You're in or outta luck
We made it or we lost
There's no such thing as halfway
Hey, yeah
Hey, yeah
Hey, yeah
Hey, yeah
Hey, yeah
Hey, yeah
So here we are in this halfway house
There's no way in and there's no way out
If you stay, or if you go
I don't care, just let me know
If you feel it, do you feel it?
'Cause it's there or it's not
It's heartbreak or it's love
There's no such thing as halfway
You're in or outta luck
We made it or we lost
There's no such thing as halfway
Hey, yeah
There's no such thing as halfway
Hey, yeah
There's no such thing as halfway
The lyrics to James Blunt and Ward Thomas’ song “Halfway” explore the concept that there is no in-between when it comes to love and relationships. The song begins by describing different scenarios where people do not settle for mediocrity or halfway measures in their lives. Nobody drives to the middle of nowhere just to turn around, no one sleeps in the middle of the bed when they are with someone else, and nobody goes up the stairway to hell only to turn around and come back down. These powerful images illustrate the idea that when people want something, they go all in or nothing.
The chorus drives home the point that there’s no such thing as halfway when it comes to love. It’s either heartbreak or love, in or outta luck, made it or lost it. There’s no middle ground, and there’s no point in trying to pretend that there is. Love is an all-or-nothing game, and it’s up to the individuals involved to decide whether they’re willing to take that risk.
The bridge features the repetition of the phrase “hey yeah,” which serves to amplify the emotional intensity of the song. The final verse describes the confusing state of being in a halfway house where there’s no way in and no way out. The singer is urging their partner to make a decision, to let them know how they truly feel, and to fully commit or let go.
Overall, James Blunt and Ward Thomas’ song “Halfway” is a poignant meditation on the dangers of trying to live in a state of emotional neutrality. Love is not something that can be halfheartedly pursued; it demands a full commitment, and the song powerfully expresses this message through its beautiful lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody drives to the middle of nowhere
Just to turn around, turn around
No one purposefully goes to isolated places just to go back without finishing what they came for
Nobody sleeps in the middle of the bed
When they got someone else, someone else
No one sleeps in the center of the bed when sharing it with another person
And nobody walks up the stairway to hell just to walk back down
'Cause it's there or it's not
It's heartbreak or it's love
No one would endure afterlife just to give up on what they believe as heartbreak or love
There's no such thing as halfway
You're in or outta luck
We made it or we lost
Things don't have a midpoint. Either you're successful or not, making it through or not
Nobody's searching for the middle of the rainbow
To find the gold, to find the gold
No one specifically hunts for the center of the rainbow to find treasure
Nobody sails to the middle of the ocean
And calls it home, and calls it home
No one travels to the center of the ocean and asserts it's their new dwelling
And nobody stands in the middle of a dark floor to dance alone
No one chooses to be isolated by dancing alone amidst a dim floor
So here we are in this halfway house
There's no way in and there's no way out
If you stay, or if you go
I don't care, just let me know
If you feel it, do you feel it?
We are in this difficult situation with limited choices, but you have to make a choice and let me know if you're ready for it or not
Hey, yeah
Chorus: There's no such thing as halfway
There's no such thing as halfway
Hey, yeah
Chorus: Things don't have a midpoint
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Kohn, Cleo Tighe, James Blount, Peter Kelleher, Tommy Barnes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
O Apreciador
-----LYRICS ----Nobody drives to the middle of nowhere
Just to turn around, turn around
Nobody sleeps in the middle of the bed
When they got someone else, someone else
And nobody walks up the stairway to hell just to walk back down
'Cause it's there or it's not
It's heartbreak or it's love
There's no such thing as halfway
You're in or outta luck
We made it or we lost
There's no such thing as halfway
Nobody's searching for the middle of the rainbow
To find the gold, to find the gold
Nobody sails to the middle of the ocean
And calls it home, and calls it home
And nobody stands in the middle of a dark floor to dance alone
'Cause it's there or it's not
It's heartbreak or it's love
There's no such thing as halfway
You're in or outta luck
We made it or we lost
There's no such thing as halfway
Hey, yeah
Hey, yeah
Hey, yeah
Hey, yeah
Hey, yeah
Hey, yeah
So here we are in this halfway house
There's no way in and there's no way out
If you stay, or if you go
I don't care, just let me know
If you feel it, do you feel it?
'Cause it's there or it's not
It's heartbreak or it's love
There's no such thing as halfway
You're in or outta luck
We made it or we lost
There's no such thing as halfway
Hey, yeah
There's no such thing as halfway
Hey, yeah
There's no such thing as halfway
sugar melon
Dear James i don't know if you will ever read this or not but I want to tell you that your music is a bliss in the times when music is changing a lot and I don't know whether it's for good or bad,but you remain the same just the way I and millions of other people like you.Please stay the same.The fact that you are loving what you are doing is visible on your face keep enjoying that,and please keep making these "meaningful songs" which always leave a peice of them inside us.Much love from me Just a fan from India.
ranjan wary
Very well said. James don't need to change, we like this kind of james
Vee1
Yes couldn’t agree more with you.... Love his music!!
Rosanna Gill
Couldn’t have said this better myself👏👍James is unique in every way 😊
Christina louise Jennings
Yash Yadav All From his 💓. That’s how James rolls xxx
Christina louise Jennings
A very very special man indeed.🙏🏼💓🙏🏼
Yakumo Arasida
Only now I've realised how big my love for James's music is! It makes my soul fly high above all the troubles, it helps me get through all the obstacles! My endless gratitude to James! ❤️
Peter Pan
I just don't understand how come James Blunt is so perfect! I've been in love with his music over 10 years.
André Luiz
Beautiful song 👏🏻❤🎤🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Sasuke Família
Para mim o melhor cantor!
James canta com o coração, coloca suas emoções em suas músicas, e estas ganham vida própria! 😍❤️