Make Me Better
James Blunt Lyrics


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You made me breakfast every morning
You made me sleep all through the night
You made me worry without any warning
Let me just lie here, drown in your eyes, dear

You made me sorry but this wasn't always
You made me hungry for your body, babe
You made me run down hospital hallways
You gave me life, dear, and he's got your eyes

I waited so long
Baby, I did you wrong
Let's make up for the time we've wasted
You would wait by the phone
Every time I was gone
But all along

You are everything
I have never been
I want you to make me better
And I've been wondering
Why you let me in
I want you to make me better

You made me stop and savor the moment
You made me laugh out loud, you do
You give me memories like time is frozen
You gave me a child and he's got your smile

And I sang a song
Every night I was gone
About all the dreams I'm chasing
And I have been wrong
With the things that I've done
'Cause all along

You are everything
I have never been
I want you to make me better
And I've been wondering
Why you let me in
I want you to make me better

Although that I've never read your mind
I figured it out on my own
I am so glad that I've caught you in time
Before I am left all alone, alone

You are everything
I have never been
I want you to make me better
So please, my darling
Take this wedding ring
I want you to make me better
And I've been wondering
Why you ever let me in
I want you to make me better




I want you to make me better
I want you to make me better

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of James Blunt's song "Make Me Better" is an emotional tribute to the person who has always been there for him, offering him love, stability, and happiness. The first verse of the song talks about the different ways the person has made James Blunt's life better, such as making him breakfast, allowing him to rest peacefully at night, and giving him the joy of parenthood. The second verse talks about how the person has made James Blunt feel, including making him sorry, hungry for their body, and frightened in hospital hallways. Ultimately, he acknowledges the person as everything he has never been and wants them to make him better through their love.


James Blunt's heartfelt ballad is a sentimental dedication to the person he admires and loves the most. The lyrics represent how much the person means to him and all the ways in which they have made a positive impact on his life. There is some emotional depth to the song, with the lines "I waited so long/Baby, I did you wrong" which shows his regret for not realizing their worth earlier. However, he is determined to make up for lost time and wants the person to make him a better person.


Overall, "Make Me Better" is a touching and meaningful tribute to the person who uplifts James Blunt and makes everything better for him.


Line by Line Meaning

You made me breakfast every morning
You showed me love and care by taking care of me, providing me with the most important meal of the day, every morning.


You made me sleep all through the night
You made me feel secure and comfortable, giving me a peaceful and restful night's sleep.


You made me worry without any warning
You showed me a glimpse of vulnerability, making me worry for you and care for you deeply, without any warning.


Let me just lie here, drown in your eyes, dear
Let me bask in your beauty and gaze into your eyes, as I drown in your affection and love.


You made me sorry but this wasn't always
You made me feel remorseful for my mistakes, but it wasn't always that way, and I appreciate you for that.


You made me hungry for your body, babe
You awakened a sexual desire and passion in me for you, my love.


You made me run down hospital hallways
You put me through moments of fear and agony, as I ran through hospital hallways, worried sick about you and our future together.


You gave me life, dear, and he's got your eyes
You blessed us with a child who is the very embodiment of our love, as he bears your eyes and the spark of our relationship.


I waited so long
I was patient and waited a long time for us to make it work.


Baby, I did you wrong
I admit that I made mistakes and hurt you in the past, my love.


Let's make up for the time we've wasted
Let's make up for the time we lost, and cherish what we have today.


You would wait by the phone
You are always there for me, awaiting my call, with a heart full of love and devotion.


Every time I was gone
During the moments when I was away, pursuing my dreams or other endeavours, you were there, waiting, supporting and loving me from afar.


But all along
All this while, I realised that you were always by my side, and I appreciate that more than words can express.


You are everything
You complete me, and fill the voids in my life, that I never even knew I had.


I have never been
You are everything I am not, but aspire to be, and that's why I cherish you even more.


I want you to make me better
I want you to inspire me to be the best version of myself, and to grow and evolve, with you by my side.


And I've been wondering
I've been thinking a lot, and I want to introspect and address the issues that lie within me.


Why you let me in
I wonder why you let me into your life, what made you love me, and support me despite all my flaws.


You made me stop and savor the moment
You taught me to appreciate the little things in life, and to slow down, savour and cherish the precious moments we share together.


You made me laugh out loud, you do
You make me happy, you make me laugh, and I am grateful for every moment we share together.


You give me memories like time is frozen
You have gifted me with unforgettable moments, and memories that seem to be frozen in time, that I cherish till my last breath.


You gave me a child and he's got your smile
You have blessed us with a child, and he carries your smile, a reminder of our love and bond.


And I sang a song
During the times I was away, I would sing songs reminiscing of you and our love.


About all the dreams I'm chasing
I would dream of a better tomorrow, and strive towards fulfilling my ambitions with the hope of having you by my side.


And I have been wrong
I admit that I've made mistakes, hurt you and disappointed you in the past, but I vow to make things right.


'Cause all along
All this while, you stood by me, and it's time for me to stand by you- to love, cherish and make things right.


Although that I've never read your mind
Even though I don't know what's on your mind, I understand you deeply, and want to be there for you.


I figured it out on my own
I figured out that I need you in my life, and I would strive to make things work between us.


I am so glad that I've caught you in time
I am grateful that I've realised my love for you, and caught you in time, before it was too late.


Before I am left all alone, alone
Before I end up alone, without you, I want to cherish every moment that we have together, and hold you tight forever.


So please, my darling
My love, my darling, I hope and pray that you would forgive me, and love me back, as I do you.


Take this wedding ring
Let this ring, a symbol of our love and commitment, be the bond that unites us forever.


I want you to make me better
I trust and believe that you would inspire and motivate me, to help me become the person that you want me to be, and that I aspire to be.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ED SHEERAN, JAMES BLOUNT, JOHNNY MCDAID

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Shawnchita Binte Saboor

You made me breakfast every morning
You made me sleep all through the night
You made me worry without any warning
Let me just lie here, drown in your eyes, dear
You made me sorry but this wasn't always
You made me hungry for your body, babe
You made me run down hospital hallways
You gave me life, dear, and he's got your eyes
I waited so long
Baby, I did you wrong
Let's make up for the time we've wasted
You would wait by the phone
Every time I was gone
But all along
You are everything
I have never been
I want you to make me better
And I've been wondering
Why you let me in
I want you to make me better
You made me stop and savor the moment
You made me laugh out loud, you do
You give me memories like time is frozen
You gave me a child and he's got your smile
And I sang a song
Every night I was gone
About all the dreams I'm chasing
And I have been wrong
With the things that I've done
'Cause all along
You are everything
I have never been
I want you to make me better
And I've been wondering
Why you let me in
I want you to make me better
Although that I've never read your mind
I figured it out on my own
I am so glad that I've caught you in time
Before I am left all alone, alone
You are everything
I have never been
I want you to make me better
So please, my darling
Take this wedding ring
I want you to make me better
And I've been wondering
Why you ever let me in
I want you to make me better
I want you to make me better
I want you to make me better



All comments from YouTube:

Em H

A poet, a great storyteller with a very unique voice . Love all his songs. Is it just me or is he really looking handsome?

sharongaskell

Has always been handsome -- he's just growing up. What a gift to grow with him and his seemingly endless and boundless talent.

Roxanne Strauss

I love listening to James sing he has the most beautiful voice.

Officiallydaiya

There is nothing James blunt has sung that I have not loved. How can someone sound so amazing live? I love you.

Marian Van IJzendoorn

Dayana Adalys JA HIJ HEEFT EEN UNIEKE STEM, JE KUNT ER GEEN GENOEG VAN KRIJGEN

Francisca Aldenisa

Amo suas músicas sou sua fã

barry sky

He’s like the older singers how would sound worse with auto tune

Beyond Rainbow

Only James Blunt. That's called being gifted.

Stew Beattie

Dam right! Blows me away thought I was alone 👍

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Tereza Maria Pinheiro de Holanda

Oh Amigo está música é super linda, bom dia , que Jesus te abençoe e proteja e te ajude em tudo 😇🙏👍🌤💐

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