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
These Are the Words
James Blunt Lyrics
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We were sweethearts from college she was always around
We were good for each other but some things they just don't work out
There were tears in my eyes when she walked away
We had plans to get married some day
But the promises were broken before they were even made
Ain't no doctor who can make it start
Singing these are the words that I'm never gonna say again
'Cause I've given till I've given up
One more casualty of easy love
Singing these are the words that I'm never gonna say again
Tender was my lover, God I miss her embrace
And I wonder who it is, that puts a smile on her face
I recall the way she feels and oh I recall the way she tastes
If I could hold her now then all that I'd see
Remind me of childhood memories
She was the first day of summer,
Yeah that girl, that girl's for me, yeah
Now I'm dancing with a broken heart
Ain't no doctor who can make it start
Singing these are the words that I'm never gonna say again
'Cause I've given till I've given up
One more casualty of easy love
Singing these are the words that I'm never gonna say again
And these are the words that I say to your picture
These are the words that I say in a dream
These are the words that I wish I'd said to you
When you were standing here next to me
'Cause I've given till I've given up
One more casualty of easy love
Singing these are the words that I'm never gonna say again
Oh now I'm dancing with a broken heart
Ain't no doctor who can make it start
Singing these are the words that I'm never gonna say again
Now I'm dancing with a broken heart
Ain't no doctor who can make it start
Singing these are the words that I'm never gonna say again
The song "These Are the Words" by James Blunt is about a man who lost his lover after being together with her for a long time. He reminisces about their relationship, describing her as his "tender lover" from the suburbs of town. Despite being college sweethearts and good for each other, their promises were broken, and they never got married. The man is heartbroken and is left with nothing but memories of their time together. He is dancing with a broken heart and acknowledges that there is no doctor who can fix it. He sings about how he has given up on love because he has been hurt too many times before.
The chorus of the song expresses the man's determination to move on from his pain and never say the words that he has said before, again. He recognizes that he is a casualty of easy love, but he knows that he has to let go of the past to move on.
Overall, the song is about heartbreak and moving on. The man expresses his emotions, acknowledging his pain, and accepting that he has to move on from his love. The song's lyrics are raw and unapologetic, with James Blunt's powerful vocals enhancing the emotions that the song describes.
Line by Line Meaning
Tender was my lover from the suburbs of town
My lover was gentle and soft-spoken and she hailed from the quiet outskirts of the city.
We were sweethearts from college she was always around
We fell in love during our college days and she was always present in my life thereafter.
We were good for each other but some things they just don't work out
Although we complemented each other well, sometimes relationships just don't work out.
There were tears in my eyes when she walked away
I was heartbroken and cried when my lover left me.
We had plans to get married some day
We had intentions of marrying each other at some point in the future.
But the promises were broken before they were even made
However, our plans to make promises to each other were destroyed before we could even make them.
Now I'm dancing with a broken heart
Currently, I'm trying to live my life with a shattered and hurt heart.
Ain't no doctor who can make it start
No medical professional can repair my heart and make me feel love again.
Singing these are the words that I'm never gonna say again
These lyrics are the ones I'll never utter again because they remind me of my past experiences and pain.
'Cause I've given till I've given up
I've given everything in my relationship until I'm exhausted and can't give anymore.
One more casualty of easy love
I'm another victim of a relationship that seemed easy but turned out to be troublesome.
Singing these are the words that I'm never gonna say again
These lyrics are the ones I'll never utter again because they remind me of my past experiences and pain.
Tender was my lover, God I miss her embrace
My lover was gentle and I long for her tight hug.
And I wonder who it is, that puts a smile on her face
I contemplate and question who now makes her happy and smile since I'm no longer in her life.
I recall the way she feels and oh I recall the way she tastes
I can remember how it felt and how she tasted when we were together.
If I could hold her now then all that I'd see
If I had the chance to hold her right now, all I would be able to see is the love and the happiness we shared.
Remind me of childhood memories
This experience would remind me of experiences from my childhood.
She was the first day of summer,
She was the beginning and the source of my happiness, like the first day of summer.
Yeah that girl, that girl's for me, yeah
She was the one for me and I acknowledge that.
And these are the words that I say to your picture
These lyrics are what I say to her picture, as if she's still with me.
These are the words that I say in a dream
These are the words that come out in my dream, as if I'm speaking to her again.
These are the words that I wish I'd said to you
These are the lyrics I wish I had said to her when she was still with me.
When you were standing here next to me
At the time when she was standing beside me, I wish I could have said these words.
'Cause I've given till I've given up
I've given everything in my relationship until I'm exhausted and can't give anymore.
One more casualty of easy love
I'm another victim of a relationship which seemed easy but turned out to be troublesome.
Singing these are the words that I'm never gonna say again
These lyrics are the ones I'll never utter again because they remind me of my past experiences and pain.
Oh now I'm dancing with a broken heart
Currently, I'm trying to live my life with a shattered and hurt heart.
Ain't no doctor who can make it start
No medical professional can repair my heart and make me feel love again.
Singing these are the words that I'm never gonna say again
These lyrics are the ones I'll never utter again because they remind me of my past experiences and pain.
Now I'm dancing with a broken heart
Currently, I'm trying to live my life with a shattered and hurt heart.
Ain't no doctor who can make it start
No medical professional can repair my heart and make me feel love again.
Singing these are the words that I'm never gonna say again
These lyrics are the ones I'll never utter again because they remind me of my past experiences and pain.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES BLOUNT, WAYNE HECTOR, STEPHEN ROBSON, STEVE ROBSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"These Are The Words"
Tender was my lover from the suburbs of town
We were sweethearts from college she was always around
We were good for each other but some things they just don't work out
There were tears in my eyes when she walked away
We had plans to get married some day
But the promises were broken before they were even made
Now I'm dancing with a broken heart
Ain't no doctor who can make it start
Singing these are the words that I'm never gonna say again
Because I've given till I've given up
One more casualty of easy love
Singing these are the words that I'm never gonna say again
Tender was my lover, god I miss her embrace
And I wonder who it is that puts a smile on her face
I recall the way she feels and oh I recall the way she tastes
If I could hold her now then all that I'd see
remind me of childhood memories
She was the first day of summer, yeah that girl, that girl's for me
Now I'm dancing with a broken heart
Ain't no doctor who can make it start
Singing these are the words that I'm never gonna say again
Because I've given till I've given up
One more casualty of easy love
Singing these are the words that I'm never gonna say again
And these are the words that I say to your picture
These are the words that I say in a dream
These are the words that I wish I'd said to you
when you were standing here next to me
Because I've given till I've given up
One more casualty of easy love
Singing these are the words that I'm never gonna say again
Oh now I'm dancing with a broken heart
Ain't no doctor who can make it start
Singing these are the words that I'm never gonna say again
Now I'm dancing with a broken heart
Ain't no doctor who can make it start
Singing these are the words that I'm never gonna say again
@joeandnickaresohot50
man james can write a song why dont they play him on the radio more often
@ceciliarb454
Even when it is about heartbreak, he makes you want to dance it off. He is amazing!
@FabioPilgrim
James é gênio, música linda.
@normberard3136
I'm addicted to James Blunt's music.
@ellenbissinger714
I hear a song from him and I immediately like it. I love his music and my 7years jung granddaughter too.😍🥰
@ellenbissinger714
@James Blunt Hi Sweetheart.Thank you for your kind words. It's true I melt when I hear your songs See you at your concert in Mannheim. I am really happy. Happy Easter🐰 stay healthy Ellen 🥰.
@ellenbissinger714
@James Blunt Hello how are you doing?
@RichFatale
Como pode alguem ter criado algo assim !? aaaaaa eu amo isso
@rstremcha
Wow! I can't believe I remember all the lyrics. I genuinely love James Blunts' music and have for years 🥰
@butterflyink8425
This version is even better than the CD. This is my favorite James Blunt song to date. I would love to see a CD come out with the songs done in these sessions. Completely awesome!