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
Same Mistake
James Blunt Lyrics
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And once again, I cannot sleep
Walk out the door and up the street
Look at the stars beneath my feet
Remember rights that I did wrong
So here I go
Hello, hello
My mind is muddy but
My heart is heavy, does it show?
I lose the track that loses me, so here I go
Oh-ooh
Oh-ooh
Oh-ooh
And so I sent some men to fight
And one came back at dead of night
Said he'd seen my enemy
Said he looked just like me
So I set out to cut myself
And here I go
Oh-ooh
Oh-ooh
Oh-ooh
I'm not calling for a second chance
I'm screaming at the top of my voice
Give me reason, but don't give me choice
'Cause I'll just make the same mistake again
Oh-ooh
And maybe someday we will meet
And maybe talk, and not just speak
Don't buy the promises, 'cause
There are no promises I keep
And my reflection troubles me
So here I go
Oh-ooh
Oh-ooh
Oh-ooh
I'm not calling for a second chance
I'm screaming at the top of my voice
Give me reason, but don't give me choice
'Cause I'll just make
The same mistake
I'm not calling for a second chance
I'm screaming at the top of my voice
Give me reason, but don't give me choice
'Cause I'll just make the same mistake again
Oh-ooh
Oh-ooh
Oh-ooh
Oh-ooh
Saw the world turning in my sheets (oh-ooh)
And once again, I cannot sleep (oh-ooh)
Walk out the door and up the street (oh-ooh)
Look at the stars (ah-ooh)
Look at the stars fall down (ah-ooh)
And wonder where (ah-ooh)
Did I go wrong?
The song "Same Mistake" talks about the internal struggles that the singer is going through. He confesses how he cannot sleep and constantly sees the world turning in his sheets. He reflects on his past mistakes and feels haunted by them. He is unable to move on from his past and make better decisions. The singer tries to combat his issues by exploring the world and seeking new experiences to distract himself. However, he is still tormented by his sins and even imagines seeing his enemy, who he later realizes looks like him. This realization contributes to his self-harm tendencies as he set out to "cut himself' as an outlet for his internal pain.
In the final verse, the singer acknowledges the consequences of his actions and seems to accept that there may be no second chances for him. He screams at the top of his voice, demanding reason, but not choice, for fear of making the same mistake again. The song ends with the singer questioning himself and wondering where he went wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
Saw the world turning in my sheets
I can't sleep and the world feels like it's spinning around me.
And once again, I cannot sleep
I'm struggling with insomnia and my mind won't quiet down.
Walk out the door and up the street
I'm leaving the safety of my home and venturing out into the world.
Look at the stars beneath my feet
I'm admiring the beauty around me while feeling small and insignificant.
Remember rights that I did wrong
I'm thinking about my past mistakes and the things I've done wrong.
So here I go
I'm ready to face my problems and move forward.
Hello, hello
I have confidence in myself and my abilities.
There is no place I cannot go
I am willing to take on any challenge that comes my way.
My mind is muddy but
I'm feeling confused and disoriented.
My heart is heavy, does it show?
I'm carrying emotional weight and it's impacting me visibly.
I lose the track that loses me, so here I go
I've lost sight of my goals and I need to refocus.
And so I sent some men to fight
I've made decisions that have affected others and put them in danger.
And one came back at dead of night
Someone who was fighting for me returned home late at night.
Said he'd seen my enemy
My enemy is not some outside force, but something within myself.
Said he looked just like me
I am my own worst enemy and I need to confront it.
So I set out to cut myself
I'm willing to face the pain of self-reflection and self-improvement.
I'm not calling for a second chance
I don't want to redo my past mistakes, I want to move on and do better.
I'm screaming at the top of my voice
I'm feeling intense emotion and I need to express it.
Give me reason, but don't give me choice
I want guidance and advice, but I don't want to be told what to do.
'Cause I'll just make the same mistake again
I acknowledge that I have a pattern of repeating my mistakes.
And maybe someday we will meet
I'm open to the idea of reconciling with someone from my past.
And maybe talk, and not just speak
I want to have a real conversation and not just exchange empty words.
Don't buy the promises, 'cause
I don't want to make empty promises and I don't want to be lied to.
There are no promises I keep
I've broken promises in the past and I can't guarantee I won't do it again.
And my reflection troubles me
I'm not happy with who I am right now and I want to change.
Saw the world turning in my sheets (oh-ooh)
I'm struggling to sleep and I feel like the world is moving without me.
And wonder where (ah-ooh)
I don't know where I went wrong or how to fix it.
Did I go wrong?
I'm questioning my past decisions and actions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Blount
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
luana coelho
melhor cantor do mundo fui no seu show em 2018 aki em sao paulo vc é simplesmente sem palavras
Maria Izabel
❤❤❤Maravilhoso ,carismático canta e encanta!
Luiz Damaso
Fiquei encantado também com esta canção 😢
Bossueliton Lima
SIMPLESMENTE, DEMAIS. LIMA Portugal
ALBINA Campos Campos
SENSACIONAL. CANTA MUITO. 😍😍💚💛💚💛
Marcelo de Barros cunha
Grande cantor,grande música, schow.
Susa Dallas
ai amo muito esse kra...........ele é tudo de bom...canta muiito...muiiito lindo..amo d++++....musik perfeita...
Jonas Lima
2018 and I'm just here listening this song that marked my childhood. When this song came up I was about 8 years, now I am 17 and It makes me remind many memories. After 10 years and it keeps one of my best songs. Unforgettable song.
rosangeladoro72
SIMPLESMENTE FABULOSO!!! SENSACIONAL!!! HUGS, ROSANGELA D'ORO
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