James Blunt (born James Hillier Blount, 22 February 1974) is an English sin… Read Full Bio ↴James Blunt (born James Hillier Blount, 22 February 1974) is an English singer/songwriter whose debut album, Back to Bedlam, and single releases — especially the number one hit "You're Beautiful" — brought him to fame in 2005. He was born in Tidworth, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. His style is a mix of pop, rock and folk. Along with vocals, Blunt plays a wide variety of instruments including the piano, guitar, organ, marimba, and mellotron.

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

Sugar Coated
James Blunt Lyrics

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I'm on a bus. I'm in a rush.
I would catch a cab, but I'm not that fussed.
Another day. Another dime.
I know some might say, that I'm wasting time.
And then at night, another fight,
And I don't know what it means but I'd never cause a scene.

I'm gonna make today sugar-coated.

I'm gonna get so high I'm lying here on the floor.
It's time these shoes of mine were fully loaded.
It's time to sit back and smile.
I've had a smoke and it's been a while.
It's been a while.

Hello dawn. It's good to be.
Did I pay for the girl lying next to me?
I had a love, but little luck.
I don't bleed any more 'cause my heart's been crushed.
And now I'm free – lucky me.
Yeah my girlfriend was a bore, she don't love me anymore.

I'm gonna make today sugar-coated.
I'm gonna get so high I'm lying here on the floor.
It's time these shoes of mine were fully loaded.
It's time to sit back and smile.
I've had a smoke and it's been a while.
It's been a while.

A little hush. A little rush.
I guess now we'll see, if I'm big enough.
Finally it's only me.
Things will never be the same. There's no living life again.

I'm gonna make today sugar-coated.
I'm gonna get so high I'm lying here on the floor.
It's time these shoes of mine were fully loaded.
It's time to sit back and smile.

I've had a smoke and it's been a while.
It's been a while.

Overall Meaning

In James Blunt's song Sugar Coated, the singer describes his daily routine and his desire to escape it with drugs and alcohol. He starts by describing himself on a bus, in a hurry to get somewhere but not willing to spend money on a cab. He mentions the monotonous cycle of his days, implying that he feels stuck and unfulfilled. At night, he experiences some sort of conflict or inner turmoil, but he tries to keep it to himself and not cause a scene.

However, the chorus suggests that he has found a way to cope with his dissatisfaction: by "sugar-coating" his days with drugs and alcohol. He wants to get high and forget about his problems, even if only temporarily. He describes lying on the floor, fully loaded, and feeling the release of tension that comes with it. The repetition of the phrase "It's been a while" hints that these feelings of pleasure and escape are all too infrequent in his life.

The second verse gives a bit of insight into the singer's personal life. He hints at having slept with someone he barely knows and feeling unfulfilled by past relationships. He mentions a girlfriend who didn't love him anymore, and the freedom he feels now that she's gone. The final lines of the song suggest a kind of resignation or even acceptance of his current condition. He says that things will never be the same, and that there's no going back to a previous way of life.

Overall, Sugar Coated is a vivid portrait of a person trapped in a unsatisfying routine, using drugs and alcohol to escape. The lyrics suggest that the singer has given up hope of finding a more fulfilling life, and instead seeks momentary pleasures wherever he can find them.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm on a bus. I'm in a rush.
I am in a hurry and taking a bus to reach my destination.

I would catch a cab, but I'm not that fussed.
Although I am in a hurry, I am not too concerned and would not mind taking a cheaper mode of transportation like a bus.

Another day. Another dime.
My days seem monotonous and mundane like I am going through the same routine every day.

I know some might say, that I'm wasting time.
I am aware that some people might think that I am not utilizing my time well.

And then at night, another fight,
At night, I usually end up arguing or having conflicts with someone else,

And I don't know what it means but I'd never cause a scene.
Even though I don't understand the reason for these nightly conflicts, I never make a big deal out of it.

I'm gonna make today sugar-coated.
Today, I am going to make everything appear happy and upbeat despite any struggles or challenges I may be dealing with.

I'm gonna get so high I'm lying here on the floor.
I plan on indulging in things that make me feel good, to the extent that I will end up lying on the floor.

It's time these shoes of mine were fully loaded.
I feel like it's time for me to enjoy life and live it to the fullest, as if I am filling up my shoes with experiences.

It's time to sit back and smile.
I am ready to take a break from my worries and simply enjoy life, and be happy.

I've had a smoke and it's been a while.
It's been a while since I last smoked, and now that I have, I am feeling relaxed and content.

Hello dawn. It's good to be.
It's a new day, and I am happy to be alive and well to face it.

Did I pay for the girl lying next to me?
I am trying to remember if I spent any money on the woman who slept next to me.

I had a love, but little luck.
I was in a romantic relationship, but it was not very successful or fulfilling.

I don't bleed any more 'cause my heart's been crushed.
I don't feel heartbroken anymore because my heart has been hurt too many times, and now it feels numb.

And now I'm free – lucky me.
I am now single and free from the emotional baggage of a relationship, and I consider myself lucky to have this freedom.

Yeah my girlfriend was a bore, she don't love me anymore.
My ex-girlfriend was not very interesting, and she no longer has romantic feelings towards me.

A little hush. A little rush.
I feel a sense of urgency but I am also trying to keep things calm and quiet.

I guess now we'll see, if I'm big enough.
I am not sure if I am capable enough to handle the challenges that lie ahead.

Finally it's only me.
I realize that I am alone and must face the consequences of my actions on my own.

Things will never be the same. There's no living life again.
I know that my life is changing and will never be the same, and I cannot go back to the way it was before.

Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JAMES BLOUNT, HOGARTH, BLOUNT, SACHA SKARBEK, JIMMY HOGARTH

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