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
Postcards
James Blunt Lyrics
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And I came up with a couple of cords
And I played for you
You let me keep you entertained
With stories I exaggerate
That you know aren't true
And I throw in a hand grenade
And tell you how it is I really feel for you
I'm sending postcards from my heart
With love for a postmark and then
You know that you make me feel like we've been caught
Like kids in the school yard again
And I can't keep it to myself
Can't spell it any better
L.O.V.E forever
I hope you know that I'm sending a postcard
I don't care who sees what I sent
Or if the whole world knows what's in my head
We chased the sun 'til it got away
On a bicycle that your daddy made
But not made for two
Then we sat out on your rocking chair
You with a flower in your hair
That I found for you
But then Monday always comes around
And it's sad 'cause I can't see you now
Want you to know you're always in my head
I'm sending postcards from my heart
With love for a postmark and then
You know that you make me feel like we've been caught
Like kids in the school yard again
And I can't keep it to myself
Can't spell it any better
L.O.V.E forever
I hope you know that I'm sending a postcard
I don't care who sees what I sent
Or if the whole world knows what's in my head
You know sometimes it's hard to see
Or say the words that torture me
But inside I know exactly how I feel
The things that I can't say out loud
I'll find a place to write it down
I hope that they will find you in the end
I'm sending postcards from my heart
With love for a postmark and then
You know that you make me feel like we've been caught
Like kids in the school yard again
And I can't keep it to myself
Can't spell it any better
L.O.V.E forever
I hope you know that I'm sending a postcard
I don't care who sees what I sent
Or if the whole world knows what's in my head
Know, know, know
All the things I want you to
Know, know, know
All the things I want you to
Know, know, know
All the things I want you to
Know, know, know
All the things I want you to
Know, know, know
All the things I want you to
Know, know, know
All the things I want you to know
In the song "Postcards" by James Blunt, he reminisces about spending carefree Sundays with a loved one, enjoying each other's company and sharing stories. The highlight of his memories is playing music for his loved one, making her laugh with exaggerated stories, and expressing his feelings in a way that only he can. He uses postcards as a metaphor for his message of love, sending them from his heart with the hope that they will reach the intended recipient, no matter what.
Throughout the song, James Blunt highlights the joy of being with someone you care deeply about, the nostalgia of lost moments, and the importance of expressing love for another person. He uses the simplicity of postcards to convey complex emotions, and the images he conjures up in the listener's mind are vivid and powerful. The lyrics tell the story of two people who are separated by distance and time, but whose love transcends both.
One of the most interesting aspects of "Postcards" is the way James Blunt uses music and lyrics to evoke a sense of nostalgia in the listener. The song has a timeless quality to it, reminding us of a simpler time when we were young and carefree. Another interesting fact is that James Blunt wrote the song with the help of his friend, Ryan Tedder from OneRepublic, who also produced it. Finally, the song's catchy melody and sing-along chorus have made it a fan favorite at James Blunt's live performances.
Chords: D - Bm - A - G
Line by Line Meaning
Sundays sitting on your back porch
I spent beautiful Sundays with you in your home exchanging sweet nothings.
And I came up with a couple of cords
I composed chords to make something special just between me and you.
And I played for you
I offered my music to you as a token of my love.
You let me keep you entertained
You listened to my exaggerated stories with a smile on your face, knowing they weren't true.
With stories I exaggerate
I entertained you by stretching the truth and making you laugh.
That you know aren't true
You knew I was lying, but it was all in good fun.
And as you sit there making daisy chains
Whilst you made daisy chains, I thought of opening my heart to you.
And I throw in a hand grenade
I decided to express my true feelings to you, even if it might shock you.
And tell you how it is I really feel for you
I let you know the depth of my love for you in a candid way.
I'm sending postcards from my heart
I express my emotions and feelings by sending letters and cards from the bottom of my heart.
With love for a postmark and then
I use 'love' as my postmark to indicate that whatever message is written within comes from a place of deep affection.
You know that you make me feel like we've been caught
Being around you makes me feel like we're young and in love again.
Like kids in the school yard again
We've been so enthralled in each other's presence that it feels like we're back in the days when we were just children, innocent and carefree.
And I can't keep it to myself
I am too overjoyed with emotion to keep my feelings to myself.
Can't spell it any better
I am having difficulty composing the correct words to describe the depth of my feelings.
L.O.V.E forever
I spelt it out in plain words that Love is Forever.
I hope you know that I'm sending a postcard
I hope you can feel my love pouring through the letters and understand my emotions from afar.
I don't care who sees what I sent
I am willing to announce my love to the universe without any inhibitions, so no need to worry about the world knowing.
Or if the whole world knows what's in my head
I am willing to display my love to the whole world with the postcards I send.
We chased the sun 'til it got away
We cycled after the sunset until it descended beyond the horizon.
On a bicycle that your daddy made
We rode on a bike which your father crafted as a unique masterpiece.
But not made for two
Even though the bike wasn't designed for two people, we managed to ride it in tandem.
Then we sat out on your rocking chair
We ended the day comfortably relaxing on a rocking chair.
You with a flower in your hair
You adorned your hair with a flower, looking beautiful as ever.
That I found for you
I found the perfect flower for you because I love to see you smile.
But then Monday always comes around
Monday always arrives too soon, marking the end of another beautiful weekend together.
And it's sad 'cause I can't see you now
I feel sad because I can't be with you when I want to.
Want you to know you're always in my head
I want you to know that your thoughts and presence are always with me.
You know sometimes it's hard to see
Sometimes it's extremely difficult to see how much I love you.
Or say the words that torture me
Even saying the words that express my love for you can at times prove difficult because of the emotions attached.
But inside I know exactly how I feel
Deep down, I know exactly how I feel about you and those emotions will never change.
The things that I can't say out loud
Some things are too powerful and intense to say out loud right now.
I'll find a place to write it down
I'll find a place to write my feelings down and immortalize my love for you.
I hope that they will find you in the end
I hope once we're separated, the letters and cards carrying my love will find you and light up your day.
Know, know, know
I want you to understand
All the things I want you to
All the things that I want to say to you.
Know, know, know
I want to ensure that you never doubt my affection.
All the things I want you to
All the things I want to communicate to you through my writing.
Know, know, know
I want to emphasize that you occupy a special place in my heart.
All the things I want you to
All the things I hope to express, to convey how much you mean to me.
Know, know, know
I want you to be absolutely certain
All the things I want you to know
All the things I hope to make clear with my postcards and letters, detailing how much I cherish you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stephen Paul Robson, James Blount, Wayne Hector
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sirnuggets9666
Its okay to be scared sometimes. But guess what....we all are. Everyday I have new fears but knowing that things will get better if I move forward is what gives me strength. I see so much hate and pain in this world sometimes I wonder why I even bother to go on. Then I remember something Sam from Lord of the Rings said. Please read it. (cheesy sure but true)
Sam: It’s all wrong
By rights we shouldn’t even be here.
But we are.
It’s like in the great stories Mr. Frodo.
The ones that really mattered.
Full of darkness and danger they were,
and sometimes you didn’t want to know the end.
Because how could the end be happy.
How could the world go back to the way it was when so much bad happened.
But in the end, it’s only a passing thing, this shadow.
Even darkness must pass.
A new day will come.
And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer.
Those were the stories that stayed with you.
That meant something.
Even if you were too small to understand why.
But I think, Mr. Frodo, I do understand.
I know now.
Folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back only they didn’t.
Because they were holding on to something.
Frodo: What are we holding on to, Sam?
Sam : That there’s some good in this world, Mr. Frodo. And it’s worth fighting for.
Remember this, there is good in this world that is worth fighting for. To die is something that all people must face someday, but to live takes even greater courage but live we must for the sake of the good in this world.
@theresacoding6526
Lyrics:)
Sundays sitting on your back porch
And I came armed with a couple of chords
And I played for you
You let me keep you entertained
With stories I exaggerate
That you know aren't true
And as you sit there making daisy chains
And I throw in a hand grenade
And tell you how it is I really feel for you
I'm sending postcards from my heart
With love for a postmark and then
You'll know that you make me
Feel like we've been caught
Like kids in the school-yard again
And I can't keep it to myself
Can't spell it any better
L-O-V-E forever
I hope you know that I'm
Sending a postcard
I don't care who sees what I've said
Or if the whole world knows what's in my head
We chased the sun till it got away
On a bicycle that your Daddy made
But not made for two
Then we sat out on your rocking chair
You with a flower in your hair that I found for you
But then Monday always comes around
And it's sad coz I can't see you now
I want you to know you're always in my head
I'm sending postcards from my heart
With love for a postmark and then
You'll know that you make me
Feel like we've been caught
Like kids in the school-yard again
And I can't keep it to myself
Can't spell it any better
L-O-V-E forever
I hope you know that I'm
Sending a postcard
I don't care who sees what I've said
Or if the whole world knows what's in my head
You know sometimes it's hard to see
Or say the words that torture me
But inside I know exactly how I feel
The things that I can't say outloud
I'll find a place to write it down
I hope that they will find you in the end
I'm sending postcards from my heart
With love for a postmark and then
You'll know that you make me
Feel like we've been caught
Like kids in the school-yard again
And I can't keep it to myself
Can't spell it any better
L-O-V-E forever
I hope you know that I'm
Sending a postcard
I don't care who sees what I've said
Or if the whole world knows what's in my head
Know oh oh know oh oh know oh oh
All the things I want you to know oh oh know oh oh know oh oh
All the things I want you to know oh oh know oh oh know oh oh
All the things I want you to know oh oh know oh oh know oh oh
All the things I want you to know oh oh know oh oh know oh oh
All the things I want you to know oh oh know oh oh know oh oh
All the things I want you to know
@arpanmandal9578
Sundays sitting on your back porch
And I came on with a couple of chords
And I played for you
You let me keep you entertained
With stories I exaggerate
That you know aren't true
And as you sit there making daisy chains
And I throw in a hand grenade
And tell you how it is, I really feel for you
I'm sending postcards from my heart
Your love for a postmark and then
You know that you make me feel like we've been
Caught like kids in the school yard again
And I can't keep it to myself
Can't spell it any better, L.O.V.E. forever
I hope you know that
I'm sending a postcard
I don't care who sees what I've said
Or if the whole world knows what's in my head
We chased the sun till it got away
On a bicycle that your daddy made
But not made for two
Then we sat out on your rocking chair
You with a flower in your hair
That I found for you
But then Monday always comes around
And it's sad 'cause I can't see you now
Want you to know you're always in my head
I'm sending postcards from my heart
With your love for a postmark and then
You know that you make me feel like we've been
Caught like kids in the school yard again
And I can't keep it to myself
Can't spell it any better, L.O.V.E. forever
I hope you know that
I'm sending a postcard
I don't care who sees what I've said
Or if the whole world knows what's in my head
You know sometimes it's hard to see
You say the words that torture me
But inside I know exactly how I feel
The things that I can't say out loud
I'll find a place to write it down
I hope that they will find you in the end
I'm sending postcards from my heart
With your love for a postmark and then
You know that you make me feel like we've been
Caught like kids in the school yard again
And I can't keep it to myself
Can't spell it any better, L.O.V.E. forever
I hope you know that
I'm sending a postcard
I don't care who sees what I've said
Or if the whole world knows what's in my head
Know, know, know
All the things I want you to know, know, know
All the things I want you to know, know, know
All the things I want you to know, know, know
All the things I want you to know, know, know
All the things I want you to know, know, know
All the things I want you to know
@geraldkariuki5852
The world doesn't hold him high up enough.He is by far the best artist/songwriter of his generation 💯
@majditoutou4627
he's iconic bro
@ryanpayne5758
to have ever lived you mean
@lenitacrueger895
Sending you a postcard in 2021!💙
@joshuaorrell7507
Have a postcard back 🤣🤣🥳
@elenakirsten4692
Me too :)
@caitlin6569
None getting a postcard cuz can’t go abroad unless you had jab🤦♀️😂
@carmendasilva8413
Received 💙🙏😅
@robin-ne8mw
back to you
@nerdwizard21
Genuinely the most underrated musician of this generation. A vocal phenomenon.