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
Love Me Better
James Blunt Lyrics
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Yeah I've been called a dick, I've been called so many things
I know I've done some shit that I admit deserves it, but that
That don't mean it doesn't sting
Saw you standing outside a bar
Would have said you're beautiful but I've used that line before
Now I've had my share of shallow nights
'Cause I was scared to get it right
But baby then you
You love, love, love me, love me better
You love, love, love me, love me better
There's been times I gave myself
To someone else, to someone lesser than you
Love, love, love me, love me better
Love me better
When I met you I was treading water
And baby I know you know I got an eye that wanders
But right now in this car that we're driving to your sister's
All I'm lookin' for is something that's forever
Baby then you
You love, love, love me, love me better
You love, love, love me, love me better
There've been people that I've loved before
But they were something lesser, 'cause you
Love, love, love me, love me better
Love me
Love me better
Love me
Love me better
People say the meanest things
Yeah, but truth be told, I don't care what they think
I got someone who is lying in my bed right next to me
Yeah she love, love, loves me
Love, love, loves me
Love me better
Loves me better
There's been times I gave myself
To someone else, to someone lesser than you
Love, love, love me, love me better
The lyrics of James Blunt's song Love Me Better touch upon personal growth, self-realization, and the power of love. The first verse of the song is about Blunt's self-awareness and his struggle with bad behavior that has led people to call him hurtful names. He admits that he has made mistakes and sometimes deserves the criticism but also acknowledges how it hurts. In the next verse, he talks about meeting someone who is different from his past relationships. He shares that he used to indulge in shallow nights because of his fear of being vulnerable and not getting it right. But now he's with someone who loves him better and pushes him to be better too. Blunt expresses gratitude for the love he has found and a willingness to change.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the transformative power of love. Blunt sings about how this new love is so much better than his previous relationships. He acknowledges that there have been people he's loved before, but they were inferior to the person he is with now. He pleads with his lover to love him better, which can be interpreted as a challenge to push him to be his best self. The third verse sees Blunt reflecting on how aimless he was before meeting his current partner. He refers to himself as "treading water" and "an eye that wanders." He contrasts this with the present moment in which he is in a car with his partner and feels a sense of eternity. The final verse reiterates Blunt's newfound sense of confidence and resistance to the negative opinions of others. In his current relationship, he has found someone who loves him better and makes him feel complete.
Line by Line Meaning
People say the meanest things
Despite being called many offensive names, I admit that I have made mistakes that justify the criticism, but it still hurts.
Yeah I've been called a dick, I've been called so many things
I have been insulted in every possible way for my actions, and I cannot deny that I did wrong, but the insults still sting.
I know I've done some shit that I admit deserves it, but that
I have done some terrible things that I acknowledge were wrong and deserved negative reactions from others.
That don't mean it doesn't sting
Although I don't argue with the fact that I have done wrong, it still hurts to be called out for it.
Saw you standing outside a bar
When I noticed you outside the bar, although I wanted to compliment you, I hesitated since I had used that line before.
Would have said you're beautiful but I've used that line before
I wanted to compliment you on your looks, but refrained from doing so because I had previously used that same compliment.
Now I've had my share of shallow nights
Although I have had numerous meaningless encounters, I admit that they were shallow and lacked true connection.
'Cause I was scared to get it right
I engaged in shallow relationships because I was afraid of true intimacy and commitment.
So I was hanging with whoever
My fear of intimacy led me to be with anyone, no matter who they were or what they meant to me.
But baby then you
But then I met you...
You love, love, love me, love me better
You love me more deeply and truly than any previous partner ever has.
There's been times I gave myself
I have previously put myself wholly into relationships with other partners.
To someone else, to someone lesser than you
However, those previous partners were not as special as you are to me.
When I met you I was treading water
When I met you, I was struggling and going through a difficult period.
And baby I know you know I got an eye that wanders
I know that although we are in a relationship, I still have tendencies to be unfaithful.
But right now in this car that we're driving to your sister's
However, in this moment, as we drive to visit your sister, all I want is a long-lasting and meaningful relationship with you.
All I'm lookin' for is something that's forever
I am only seeking a relationship with you that will last a lifetime.
There've been people that I've loved before
I have had previous relationships where I have felt love before.
But they were something lesser, 'cause you
However, those previous relationships were not as important and special to me as the current one with you.
Yeah she love, love, loves me
The person in my bed with me right now loves me deeply and truly.
Love, love, loves me
She has a profound and true love for me.
Loves me better
She loves me more deeply and truly than any previous partner ever has.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JAMES BLOUNT, RYAN TEDDER, ZACH SKELTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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there is no new or old james blunt, artists make new music new songs and maybe different styles but he is still the same and still does great music 😃
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Dolhins smj Too right!
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Dolhins smj i think the same! it's a Good song
@cheridaugherty8710
Obviously there was some pain in his life that reflected through the lyrics of his so-called "old" stuff.... Its never old to me.. every time i hear his songs its like the first time everytime ❤a lot of people I guess could identify with his pain and enjoyed his albums... the proof is there is he sold Millions what upsets me the most is that people can't appreciate this beautiful time in his life when all is going well and embrace his happiness and find their own through his lyrics.... I know I will 2017 is going to be an amazing year ...