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
Wisemen
James Blunt Lyrics
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Won't you tell me what the Wise Men said
When they came down from Heaven?
Smoked nine 'til seven
All the shit that they could find?
But they couldn't escape from you
Couldn't be free of you
And now they know there's no way out
They were three Wise Men just trying to have some fun"
Look who's alone now
It's not me
It's not me
Those three Wise Men
They've got a semi by the sea
Gotta ask yourself the question
Where are you now?
Gotta ask yourself the question
Where are you now?
Really sorry now
They weren't to know
They got caught up in your talent show
With you pernickety little bastards in your fancy dress
Who just judge each other and try to impress
But they couldn't escape from you
Couldn't be free of you
And now they know there's no way out
And they're really sorry now for what they've done
They were three Wise Men just trying to have some fun
Look who's alone now
It's not me
It's not me
Those three Wise Men
They've got a semi by the sea
Gotta ask yourself the question
Where are you now?
Gotta ask yourself the question
Where are you now?
Look who's alone now
It's not me
It's not me
Those three Wise Men
They've got a semi by the sea
Gotta ask yourself the question
Where are you now?
Gotta ask yourself the question
Where are you now?
Where are you now?
Where are you now?
Gotta ask yourself the question
Where are you now?
Gotta ask yourself the question
Where are you now?
The lyrics of James Blunt's song Wisemen appear to be directed towards an individual who has made a mess of things and is now asking for clarity on the situation. The singer states that this person (possibly a former lover or friend) is asking to be informed about the knowledge of the wise men. However, the three wise men in this context, represent individuals who could not escape from or be free of this person. They indulged in every kind of hedonistic pleasure to escape reality, but ultimately realized that there's no way out and that they're sorry for what they've done.
The singer indicates that this individual's talent show, which is full of judgmental, pretentious people in fancy dresses trying to impress, has caught the wise men in its clutches. They got caught up in this individual's facade, which they couldn't escape, and now they are sorry for it. The final lines of the song suggest that this person is now alone while the wise men have a semi by the sea. The singer urges this individual to ask themselves where they are now and to think about their actions before it's too late.
Overall, the song's theme appears to be centered around an individual who is lost and trying to find meaning in their life. It talks about how people can get lost in their own desires and how they can end up alone in the end if they're not careful. It's a meditation on the human condition and the importance of being mindful of one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
She said to me, "Go steady on me
The singer is cautioning the listener to be gentle with their words/actions.
Won't you tell me what the Wise Men said
The singer is asking the listener for wisdom and guidance.
When they came down from Heaven?
The singer is referencing the biblical story of the three wise men who came to visit Jesus after his birth.
Smoked nine 'til seven
The artist is referencing a hedonistic lifestyle of excess and indulgence.
All the shit that they could find?
The artist is referring to the wise men engaging in all manner of pleasure-seeking activities.
But they couldn't escape from you
The singer is highlighting the addictive and all-consuming nature of their relationship with another person.
Couldn't be free of you
The singer is emphasizing the power this person holds over them.
And now they know there's no way out
The artist is acknowledging that they are trapped in this relationship.
And they're really sorry now for what they've done
The artist is suggesting that the wise men regret their involvement in this situation and the harm caused.
They were three Wise Men just trying to have some fun
The artist is trying to humanize the wise men as individuals who were simply looking for enjoyment in life.
Look who's alone now
The singer is highlighting that they are no longer in this relationship, and perhaps suggesting that the other person is now alone.
They've got a semi by the sea
The artist is painting a picture of the wise men enjoying a life of luxury near the ocean.
Gotta ask yourself the question
The singer is inviting the listener to reflect on their own situation and choices.
Where are you now?
The singer is asking the listener to consider their current position in life.
They weren't to know
The singer is suggesting that the wise men were not aware of the negative consequences of their actions.
They got caught up in your talent show
The artist is referencing a situation where someone became enamored with another person's talent or charisma.
With you pernickety little bastards in your fancy dress
The artist is using colorful language to describe people who are picky and judgmental, and who care too much about their appearance.
Who just judge each other and try to impress
The singer is criticizing people who engage in superficial behavior and place too much emphasis on appearances.
Where are you now?
The singer is asking the listener to re-examine their current position in life.
Where are you now?
The artist is repeating the question to emphasize its importance.
Where are you now?
The artist is again asking the listener to reflect on where they currently are in life and what their priorities are.
Gotta ask yourself the question
The artist is again emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and introspection.
Where are you now?
The singer is once again asking the listener to consider their current position in life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Sacha Skarbek, James Blunt, Jimmy Hogarth
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Sorken.1994
James Blunt is my main idol and protector.
He protects me from all evil.
For example: Smoking, snuff, cigarettes, violence, rapes, war, all kinds of crimes and even drugs such as heroin', cannabis, sharks and many other drugs and even against death.
Because I'm so scared of the death and the hell / the evil world.
If there is a ghost or a zombie who wants to hurt and kill me and send me there to the awful place, James Blunt will come quickly and defeat them.
He borrowed N. Tropy's tuning fork and fired a lot of fireballs at them.
James Blunt shot and fired, he had to shoot at least 19 fireballs / energy balls for them to be defeated.
So he protects me from facing my death.
Then he returned the tuning fork to N. Tropy.
I have 2 protectors.
The first is the one I said earlier (James Blunt) he is the one who decides and tells me to stay away from all evil things.
The other is John Paul Karliak and he's the one checking that I've not done anything stupid.
James Blunt and John Paul Karliak protect me from going to the hell / the evil world with the evil / demons and ghosts.
@rickpipe4375
LYRICS
She said to me, "Go steady on me
Won't you tell me what the wise men said?
When they came down from Heaven
Smoked nine until seven
All the shit that they could find
But they couldn't escape from you
Couldn't be free of you
And now they know there's no way out
And they're really sorry now for what they've done
They were three wise men just trying to have some fun"
Look who's alone now
It's not me, it's not me
Those three wise men
They've got a semi by sea
Got to ask yourself the question
Where are you now?
Got to ask yourself the question
Where are you now?
Really sorry now
They weren't to know
They got caught up in your talent show
With you pernickety little bastards in your fancy dress
Who just judge each other and try to impress
But they couldn't escape from you
Couldn't be free of you
And now they know there's no way out
And they're really sorry now for what they've done
They were three wise men just trying to have some fun
Look who's alone now
It's not me, it's not me
Those three wise men
They've got a semi by sea
Got to ask yourself the question
Where are you now?
Got to ask yourself the question
Where are you now?
Look who's alone now
It's not me, it's not me
Those three wise men
They've got a semi by sea
Got to ask yourself the question
Where are you now?
Got to ask yourself the question
Where are you now?
Where are you now?
Where are you now?
Got to ask yourself the question
Where are you now?
Got to ask yourself the question
Where are you now?
@walshy1009
I am 14 years old and yet my mum and dad raised me to listen to songs from the days where music meant something.
Artists like The Beach Boys, The Eagles, The Bellamy Brothers, Billy Joel, Lior, Mark Scholtez & more artists with meaningful songs have given us music that really means something and from time to time, effects us emotionally.
Sure there may be good artists in the modern days that have meaningful songs like Jamiroquai and Lady Antebellum but other then that, today's modern music consists of pop & k pop shit.
My friends can listen to whatever they want whether it be electronic (wub wub) but I will listen to the music that I was raised with by my parents and continue to find more music from the 50s to early 2000s.
People can put me down about what I listen to and the fact that it may not be "popular" or "cool" but at the end of the day, f**k them!
James Blunt you have great music that has helped my dad through his break up with my mum in the early 2000s back when I was only 5 and though he may not want to listen to your music again to avoid going back to his "dark times" I will continue to love your music till the end. Especially Goodbye My Lover, You're Beautiful, 1973, Wisemen & High.
Thank you for rich, powerful and meaningful music.
@HerbstBegehr
She said to me, "Go steady on me.
Won't you tell me what the Wise Men said?
When they came down from Heaven,
Smoked nine 'til seven,
All the shit that they could find,
But they couldn't escape from you,
Couldn't be free of you,
And now they know there's no way out,
And they're really sorry now for what they've done,
They were three Wise Men just trying to have some fun."
Look who's alone now,
It's not me, it's not me.
Those three Wise Men, they've got a semi by the sea.
Got to ask yourself the question,
Where are you now?
Got to ask yourself the question,
Where are you now?
Really sorry now, they weren't to know.
They got caught up in your talent show,
With you pernickety little bastards in your fancy dress,
Who just judge each other and try to impress,
But they couldn't escape from you,
Couldn't be free of you,
And now they know there's no way out,
And they're really sorry now for what they've done,
They were three Wise Men just trying to have some fun.
Look who's alone now,
It's not me, it's not me.
Those three Wise Men,
They've got a semi by the sea.
Got to ask yourself the question, where are you now?
Got to ask yourself the question, where are you now?
Look who's alone now,
It's not me, it's not me.
Those three Wise Men,
They've got a semi by the sea.
Got to ask yourself the question,
Where are you now?
Got to ask yourself the question, where are you now?
Where are you now?
Where are you now?
Got to ask yourself the question, where are you now?
Got to ask yourself the question, where are you now?
@siddhantsingh9920
2024 anyone ?
@Unclerogeeer
Me
@nicholasmilillomusic
👋
@superkamideku3097
Ya man sad rn and missed this song.
@haticesevik5985
Yep!❤
@joshrimmer1862
Absolutely
@ciri_riannon235
James Blunt is one of the best singers from the 2000s. His songs from that era are masterpieces.
@jesicat7028
And the most beautiful 😍🇦🇷
@XNick291X
Agreed!
@riccardominchio2920
FOREVER 💪💪💪💪