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
I Won’t Die with You
James Blunt Lyrics
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'Cause everywhere we'd ever go
Yeah, you and I were the heart of the party
Didn't know responsibilities
We were just out there, two kids with dreams
All we wanted was to dance with everybody
We'd be at the bar drinking rum and Coke all night in New York City
I can't quite put my finger on the time that you went missing
I won't die with you, I won't check out
This ship ain't sinking, it just won't go down
'Cause I'm not finished, my heart beats loud
Yeah, I'm still swinging, why you throwing in the towel?
Where's the fire inside?
Well, that was then and this is now
It seems you lost your way somehow
Somebody stole the crazy kid inside you
Now you get your thrills from different pills
And all your chat is kids and bills
It's bad to think the good times are behind you
While I'm here, sitting on the White Isle in the land of living
Sand under my feet, my supermodel with me
I can't quite put my finger on the time that you went missing
I won't die with you, I won't check out
This ship ain't sinking, it just won't go down
'Cause I'm not finished, my heart beats loud
Yeah, I'm still swinging, why you throwing in the towel?
Where's the fire inside?
Where's the fire inside?
You know, you know
We all grow old
You know, you know
We all grow old
I won't die with you, I won't check out
This ship ain't sinking, it just won't go down
'Cause I'm not finished, my heart beats loud
Yeah, I'm still swinging, why you throwing in the towel?
I won't die with you, I won't check out
This ship ain't sinking, it just won't go down
'Cause I'm not finished, my heart beats loud
Yeah, I'm still swinging, why you throwing in the towel?
Where's the fire inside?
The lyrics of James Blunt's song "I Won't Die with You" convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for a past relationship that was once filled with carefree happiness and boundless dreams. The singer reflects on how when they met, their partner was full of life and the center of every party they attended together. They were free from responsibilities and simply wanted to dance and enjoy the company of others.
The lyrics paint a picture of their time in New York City, where they would spend nights at the bar drinking rum and Coke, reveling in the beauty of sunrise over Central Park. However, at some point, the partner seemed to have lost their way. They now seek thrills from different substances, their conversations revolving around mundane topics such as kids and bills. The singer laments that the fire and spontaneity that once burned inside the partner seem to be gone.
Despite the partner's changes, the singer insists that they themselves are not done yet. They are still alive and full of energy, refusing to give up or surrender. They question why the partner is throwing in the towel and ask where the fire inside them has gone. The lyrics suggest that while they have grown older, the partner seems to have lost touch with their youthful spirit.
Overall, the song captures the bittersweet feelings of holding onto a love that has faded, while still yearning for the vibrancy and passion that once defined it.
Line by Line Meaning
When I met you, you were life and soul
When I first encountered you, you radiated energy and vitality
'Cause everywhere we'd ever go
Because no matter where we went
Yeah, you and I were the heart of the party
Yes, we were the life and soul of every social gathering
Didn't know responsibilities
We were unaware of the burdens and duties of life
We were just out there, two kids with dreams
We were simply out in the world, filled with aspirations
All we wanted was to dance with everybody
Our sole desire was to celebrate and dance with everyone
We'd be at the bar drinking rum and Coke all night in New York City
We used to spend nights in New York City, drinking rum and Coke at the bar
'Cause sunrise over Central Park, it looked so pretty
Because the sight of the sunrise over Central Park was incredibly beautiful
I can't quite put my finger on the time that you went missing
I am unable to precisely determine when you became lost
Well, that was then and this is now
That was in the past, and this is the present
It seems you lost your way somehow
It appears that you have lost your path in some manner
Somebody stole the crazy kid inside you
Someone took away the wild and carefree spirit within you
Now you get your thrills from different pills
Now you seek excitement through various substances
And all your chat is kids and bills
And all you talk about is children and expenses
It's bad to think the good times are behind you
It's disheartening to believe that the joyful moments are in the past
While I'm here, sitting on the White Isle in the land of living
Meanwhile, I am here, sitting on the White Isle (Ibiza) in the realm of the living
Sand under my feet, my supermodel with me
Feeling the sand beneath my feet and accompanied by my supermodel companion
I can't quite put my finger on the time that you went missing
I am still unable to precisely identify the moment when you disappeared
You know, you know
You understand, you are aware
We all grow old
We all age and mature
I won't die with you, I won't check out
I refuse to perish alongside you, I refuse to surrender
This ship ain't sinking, it just won't go down
This vessel is not sinking, it simply refuses to succumb to defeat
'Cause I'm not finished, my heart beats loud
Because I am not yet completed, my heart pulsates vigorously
Yeah, I'm still swinging, why you throwing in the towel?
Yes, I am still fighting and striving, why are you giving up?
Where's the fire inside?
Where is the inner passion and drive?
I won't die with you, I won't check out
I refuse to perish alongside you, I refuse to surrender
This ship ain't sinking, it just won't go down
This vessel is not sinking, it simply refuses to succumb to defeat
'Cause I'm not finished, my heart beats loud
Because I am not yet completed, my heart pulsates vigorously
Yeah, I'm still swinging, why you throwing in the towel?
Yes, I am still fighting and striving, why are you giving up?
Where's the fire inside?
Where is the inner passion and drive?
You know, you know
You understand, you are aware
We all grow old
We all age and mature
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: George Henry Tizzard, James Blount, Rick Parkhouse
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
meow
Love by Ness 🤍🤗
Please, go out of your day
Into my night, burning like candle
Gimme your light, may you go out of day
Into my night, burning like candle
Expecting flight
Flight trough the darkness
Which covers my light
I’m caught in the deepness
Which calms my mind
Please, go out of lighting day
Into my night, high burning candle
Help me with light, may you go out of day
Into my night, high burning candle
Stay right with me tight
Right trough the darkness
Which covers my light
I’m caught in the soundness
Which keeps me allright
Tonight, Tonight
I’m caught in my emptiness
I’ll wait for your sight
Allright?
Welsh Crusade
I grew up with your music. It's amazing that you're still making music with both good tunes, and deep lyrics.
Paul Fleming
The ship ain't sinking. It just won'go down. I won't die with you, I won't check out. Certainly feels like me. I love this song. Cause I'm not finished, my heart beats loud. F'n wow
Yudit Rodriguez
James when you sing, even the birds are silent to hear you sing.❤️❤️❤️
DAwn Leister
Loving the new album❤ I have loved every single song and every album that you have done. Constantly have you playing in my house😊 You are a true artist❤ Can’t wait to read your book!!!
VS
This album is amazing!
C
Love the retro style back into his past going forward. All those memories.
Paul Fleming
You are a true gift James Blunt. I love this song but am absolutely nuts over the refrain. Cause I ain't finished, my heart beats loud. I usually don't care about the lyrics of a song but this is amazing.
Brenda Penepent
Another great example of your art. I hope you always feel that fire inside! 🔥 ❤
Tharealraptor
Hey Blunt, i love the song, there is a lot of power in both the lyrics and the rythm. I get a 'Bones' wipe over it. However i actually like this song more. Quite good song to workout to, which i'm going to recommend to others !
As always! Keep up the good work!
meow
Love by Ness 🤍🤗
Please, go out of your day
Into my night, burning like candle
Gimme your light, may you go out of day
Into my night, burning like candle
Expecting flight
Flight trough the darkness
Which covers my light
I’m caught in the deepness
Which calms my mind
Please, go out of lighting day
Into my night, high burning candle
Help me with light, may you go out of day
Into my night, high burning candle
Stay right with me tight
Right trough the darkness
Which covers my light
I’m caught in the soundness
Which keeps me allright
Tonight, Tonight
I’m caught in my emptiness
I’ll wait for your sight
Allright?