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
No Tears
James Blunt Lyrics
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I've been lucky.
Guess I was born that way
I thank my father,
His absence has made me strong
And I love my mother
But she had troubles with God
You've had angels in your head
Did you hear them singing in the end
All the things that you've seen
All the things that could have been
Well I've been everything I want to be
So no tears, no tears for me
Yeah, I've bathed in sunshine
But cherished the fading light
And I heard my heartbeat faulter
On a winter's night
I loved a woman
She didn't hear my prayers
So Lord, oh Lord, I'm yours
No tears for the life that you've led
You've had angels in your head
Did you hear them singing in the end
All the things that you've seen
All the things that could have been
Well I've been everything I want to be
So no tears, no tears for me
'Cause someone some where's going home tonight
Trying to understand the sacrifice
So save your tears for those left behind
For the life that you've led
You've had angels in your head
Did you hear them singing in the end
All the things that you've seen
All the things that could have been
Well I've been everything I want to be
So no tears, no tears
No tears for me
The lyrics of James Blunt's song No Tears is an exploration of the singer's life and experiences that have helped him become the person he is today. The opening verse is a reflection on his good fortune and how he believes his father's absence has made him stronger. He acknowledges his mother's troubles with God but loves her all the same. In the chorus, the singer refuses to shed tears for himself because he has lived a good life and achieved everything he wanted. He believes he had angels in his head and hears them singing in the end.
The second verse is more introspective as the singer recalls how he has loved and lost. He mentions basking in the sunshine but cherishing the fading light. When his heart faltered on a winter's night, the woman he loved did not hear his prayers. Ultimately, the singer declares that he belongs to God. The final lines are a plea not to shed tears for him but to save them for those who have lost someone.
In summary, No Tears is an uplifting song that encourages listeners to celebrate the good things in life and to refuse to wallow in sorrow. The lyrics are deeply personal and show James Blunt's growth and resilience in the face of life's challenges and disappointments.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't I know it? Nobody has to say
I'm aware of my luck, it's evident without anyone having to say it.
I've been lucky.
I've been fortunate in life.
Guess I was born that way
I was born with a lucky disposition.
I thank my father,
I'm grateful to my father.
His absence has made me strong
My father's absence has taught me resilience.
And I love my mother
I have affection for my mother.
But she had troubles with God
My mother has had difficulties reconciling with God.
No tears for the life that you've led
Don't cry over the past.
You've had angels in your head
You've had positive thoughts guiding your way.
Did you hear them singing in the end
Did you hear the positive thoughts singing at the end of your life?
All the things that you've seen
All the experiences you've had.
All the things that could have been
All the missed opportunities.
Well I've been everything I want to be
I've accomplished everything I intended to achieve.
So no tears, no tears for me
Don't cry for me.
Yeah, I've bathed in sunshine
I've had joyful moments in life.
But cherished the fading light
I've appreciated the moments leading up to an end.
And I heard my heartbeat faulter
I experienced a sense of fear and uncertainty.
On a winter's night
On a desolate and lonely night.
I loved a woman
I loved deeply, but not reciprocated.
She didn't hear my prayers
My love wasn't reciprocated.
So Lord, oh Lord, I'm yours
I give myself up to a higher power.
Cause someone some where's going home tonight
Someone is passing away tonight.
Trying to understand the sacrifice
Those left behind are trying to comprehend the loss.
So save your tears for those left behind
Don't grieve for me, grieve for those who will mourn me.
No tears for me
Don't cry for me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES BLOUNT, WAYNE HECTOR, STEVE ROBSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@monm4799
Don't I know it?
Nobody has to say
I've been lucky
Guess I was born that way
I thank my father
His absence has made me strong
And I love my mother
But she had troubles with God
No tears
For the life that you've led
You've had angels in your head
Did you hear them singing in the end
All the things that you've seen
All the things that could have been
Well I've been everything I want to be
So, no tears
No tears for me
Yeah, I've bathed in sunshine
But cherished the fading light
And I heard my heartbeat faulter
On a winter's night
I loved a woman
But she didn't hear my prayers
So Lord
Oh Lord
I'm yours
No tears
For the life that you've led
You've had angels in your head
Did you hear them singing in the end
All the things that you've seen
All the things that could have been
Well I've been everything I want to be
So, no tears
No tears
Cause someone somewhere's going home tonight
Trying to understand the sacrifice
So save your tears for those left behind
For the life that you've led
You've had angels in your head
Did you hear them singing in the end
All the things that you've seen
All the things that could have been
Well I've been everything I want to be
So, no tears
No tears
No tears for me
@natalica777
My mom loved James and attended 2 of his concerts. She chose this song for her final goodbye. I miss her and I thank you James for making her happy with your music while she was with us. ❤️🙏💕
@charlotteholmes3056
James is a great composer. I hope one day people recognise it!!
@neilcusworth1764
Of course will in the end
@neilcusworth1764
I do buff said
@LusajoJason
We’ve recognized it already
@gerardaguilar
One of the most beautiful songs by James Blunt. This performance is so flawless. The tears in his eyes make me cry 😭😭
@rstremcha
I'm literally crying 😭😭😭 it's so good and you feel his emotion
@m.a.l.pentieiro5712
Me too😢😢
@forzacfc
My wife left me after 29 years... just fizzled out and bored... and I heard last year for the 1st time 'Same Mistake" the line 'Im not calling out for a second chance, Im screaming at the top of my voice" it literally broke me, and I started listening to more of his catalogue; Id only previously listened to back to Bedlam many many years ago....what a talent, glad I rediscovered this man.
@iraidacarpin
What a beautiful song. Really hope “Stars beneath my feet” is not your last album. Please keep shining your light ✨