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
Where Is My Mind
James Blunt Lyrics
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With your feet in the air and your head on the ground
Try this trick and spin it, yeah
Your head will collapse and there's nothing in it
And you'll ask yourself
Where is my mind?
Where is my mind?
Way out in the water
See it swimmin'
I was swimmin' in the Caribbean
Animals were hiding behind the rocks
Except the little fish
And they told me I should ask myself
Where is my mind?
Where is my mind?
Where is my mind?
Way out in the water
See it swimmin'?
With your feet in the air and your head on the ground
Try this trick and spin it, yeah
Your head will collapse and there's nothing in it
And you'll ask yourself
Where is my mind?
Where is my mind?
Where is my mind?
Way out in the water
See it swimmin'?
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
In James Blunt's song "Where Is My Mind?", the lyrics describe a surreal and disorienting experience. The song starts with an invitation to try a trick - putting your feet in the air while your head is on the ground and spinning around. This leads to a collapse in the head and a feeling of emptiness. The chorus then poses the question "where is my mind?" multiple times with a sense of confusion and longing for answers.
The second verse of the song describes the singer swimming in the Caribbean and noticing that the animals are hiding behind rocks. However, the little fish urge the singer to ask themselves the same question posed in the chorus - "where is my mind?" The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the sound of "oohs," creating a haunting and contemplative atmosphere.
Overall, the song seems to be exploring the idea of disconnection from oneself and the world, as well as the search for meaning and understanding in a confusing and complicated world.
Line by Line Meaning
With your feet in the air and your head on the ground
When you're feeling completely disoriented and confused
Try this trick and spin it, yeah
Try to distract yourself from your worries or problems
Your head will collapse and there's nothing in it
Your thoughts and emotions will become overwhelming and chaotic
And you'll ask yourself
Where is my mind?
You'll find yourself lost and unsure of your thoughts and feelings
Way out in the water
See it swimmin'
Your mind has drifted off and you feel far from reality
I was swimmin' in the Caribbean
Animals were hiding behind the rocks
Except the little fish
And they told me I should ask myself
The peacefulness of nature made me question my state of mind
With your feet in the air and your head on the ground
Try this trick and spin it, yeah
Your head will collapse and there's nothing in it
And you'll ask yourself
Where is my mind?
Repeat the same pattern of thought, realizing that you're in a never-ending cycle
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Reiterating the sentiment of feeling lost and confused
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Charles Thompson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Johnnie Guilbert
super good cover
Ethan Gilbert Media
YOOOOO! Didnt expect to see ya here! :D
DANITHZz
Yep its great . You like rock/metal genre songs ? Wat you listend to this days mate?
DelayTheWait
James Blunt and The Pixies were two names I never thought I would say together
Hooked on Lure Fishing
I used to follow Blunt everywhere before the 'Your Beautiful' blowup, there's always been a demo version of this circling on the internet, it's great to have a new version.
Rafael Ramone
I thought the same thing.
icouch
the world is going crazy
Neal McBeal The Navy Seal #ICalledDibs
@Hooked on Lure Fishing well the version you're referring to is the Live Recording from the "Chasing Time: Bedlam Sessions" live album.
Hooked on Lure Fishing
@Neal McBeal The Navy Seal #ICalledDibs I'm certain it's from before that, I'm talking 16-18 years ago
Micah Ornelas
Man, James Blunt takes me straight to 2006. Such a great voice and all-around talent. This dude should be a much bigger star than he already is.