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
Turn Me On
James Blunt Lyrics
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We're gonna do this around the world
I catch her eye and count to five
And remember everybody dies (you know)
I'm not her friend, no not second best
I'll send her home unless they're both in it together
And their both on each other
That's my kinda party
'Cause I'm a boy, she's a girl
We're all doing this around the world
Around the world
Around the world
Around the world
So why get complicated?
You know you wanna turn me on
Why get complicated?
You know you wanna turn me on
Underwater, with someone's daughter
Gonna make you a dirty woman
And when we're both in it together
And we're both on each other
That's my kinda party
That's my kinda party
I'm a boy and she's a girl
We're all doing this around the world
Around the world
Around the world
Around the world
So why get complicated?
You know you wanna turn me on
Why get complicated
You know you wanna turn me on
Why get complicated?
You know you wanna turn me on
Why get complicated?
You know you wanna turn me on
I'm a boy she's a girl
We're all doing this around the world
Around the world
Around the world
Around the world
The lyrics of James Blunt's song Turn Me On seem to tell the story of a boy and a girl who meet and plan to have a good time together, all around the world. The song is infused with a sense of carefree abandon and lustful desire, as the boy describes his attraction to the girl and the idea of being with her. He seems to be suggesting that life is finite and fragile, and that they should make the most of the time they have together.
When the boy says he's not her friend, it could be interpreted as him wanting more than just friendship with the girl. He's looking for a connection and intimacy with her, and he's not interested in being a backup or second choice. The verses are followed by the chorus, which repeats the phrase "Why get complicated? You know you wanna turn me on." The implication is that the boy is trying to convince the girl to give in to her desires and be with him.
The second verse appears to be more focused on physical intimacy, as the boy mentions being with someone's daughter and making her a "dirty woman". Again, he reinforces the idea that they should be together and make the most of the opportunity. The song ends as it began, with the chorus repeating the idea that the girl should give in to her desires and turn him on.
Overall, the song appears to be about embracing the moment and living life to the fullest. It is infused with a sense of spontaneity and desire, as the boy seeks to convince the girl to join him on this journey around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a boy, she's a girl
The singer is male and the subject of the song is a female
We're gonna do this around the world
They plan to have fun and enjoy themselves all around the world
I catch her eye and count to five
The singer flirts and makes eye contact, but takes his time before making a move
And remember everybody dies (you know)
He doesn't want to waste any time, as time is precious and limited
I'm not her friend, no not second best
He wants a romantic relationship, not just a platonic friendship or to be a backup option
I'll send her home unless they're both in it together
He's only interested if she's truly interested, and not just going along with someone else's plans
And their both on each other
Both he and the girl are focused on each other and are mutually attracted
That's my kinda party
This is the singer's idea of a good time and enjoyable experience
'Cause I'm a boy, she's a girl
The chorus repeats the fact that the singer is male and the other person is female
We're all doing this around the world
The two of them plan to enjoy this type of activity all over the world
So why get complicated?
The singer feels that there is no need to overthink or create problems in a situation that is supposed to be fun
You know you wanna turn me on
The singer thinks that the other person is attracted to him and wants to act on that attraction
Underwater, with someone's daughter
The details of their activity is not as important as the fact that they are having fun and enjoying each other's company
Gonna make you a dirty woman
The singer is confident that he can make her enjoy herself and let go
Why get complicated?
The chorus repeats the idea that there is no need to create problems or stress in a situation that is supposed to be fun
Around the world
The song emphasizes the fact that the two of them plan to enjoy their time together all over the world
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ONErpm, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY DUPLESSIS, LINTON WHITE, WINDEL EDWARDS, ANDREW MYRIE
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