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
Working It Out
James Blunt Lyrics
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For so long. For so long.
I admit that for a know it all,
I've been wrong. So wrong.
I've worn so many faces
All the colours I've been when I'm with you.
I wish I could switch places
With the one that you give your heart to
I'm still working it out.
What I'm doing without you
I'm lost that's what I've found
I'm hopeless and I need you now
Had my head in the clouds
My dreams watered down
It's not until you're not around
That I know that I need you now
I'm still working it out.
What I'm doing without you
I'm lost that's what I've found
I'm hopeless and I need you now
Had my head in the clouds
My dreams watered down
It's not until you're not around
That I know that I need you now
I've been waiting for a miracle
Since I was young, since I was young
What I had I didn't recognise
'Til it's gone, 'til it's gone
I've worn so many faces
All the colours I've been when I'm with you
I wish I could switch places
With the one that you give your heart to
I'm still working it out
What I'm doing without you
I'm lost that's what I've found
I'm hopeless and I need you now
Had my head in the clouds
My dreams watered down
It's not until you're not around
That I know that I need you now
I'm still working it out
What I'm doing without you
I'm lost that's what I've found
I'm hopeless and I need you now
Had my head in the clouds
My dreams watered down
It's not until you're not around
That I know that I need you now
I've worn so many faces
All the colours I've been when I'm with you
I've tried to fill the spaces
All the pieces still don't add up to you
I'm still working it out.
What I'm doing without you
I'm lost that's what I've found
I'm hopeless and I need you now
Had my head in the clouds
My dreams watered down
It's not until you're not around
That I know that I need you now
I'm still working it out.
What I'm doing without you
I'm lost that's what I've found
I'm hopeless and I need you now
Had my head in the clouds
My dreams watered down
It's not until you're not around
That I know that I need you now
I'm still working it out
I'm still working it out
I'm still working it out
I'm still working it out
I'm still working it out
The song "Working It Out" by James Blunt is about a person who has taken their relationship for granted and is now trying to win their partner back. The singer expresses regret for their actions and words, admitting that they were wrong and that they have been wearing different masks trying to impress their partner. He wishes he could be the one his partner loves and admits that he needs them. The lyrics are introspective and highly emotive, reflecting a heart that is searching for love and forgiveness.
The repeated line "I'm still working it out" is a reminder that the singer still has a long way to go to find his way back to his lover's heart. He understands that it's not until his partner is gone that he realizes how much he needs them in his life. The song is a plea for forgiveness, an apology disguised as a love song. The singer acknowledges that he needs help to restore his broken relationship and is willing to put in the work required to mend the damage he's caused.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waiting for the sky to fall
For so long. For so long.
I've been waiting anxiously for something bad to happen for a very long time.
I admit that for a know it all,
I've been wrong. So wrong.
Even though I pretend to know everything, I acknowledge that I have been mistaken.
I've worn so many faces
All the colours I've been when I'm with you.
I wish I could switch places
With the one that you give your heart to
I have acted in different ways around you, trying to show you different parts of me, but I wish I could become the person that you love the most.
I'm still working it out.
What I'm doing without you
I'm lost that's what I've found
I'm hopeless and I need you now
Had my head in the clouds
My dreams watered down
It's not until you're not around
That I know that I need you now
I am currently trying to figure out what to do without you in my life, and I have come to the realization that I am lost and hopeless without you. My dreams are no longer as strong as they used to be, and only now that you are gone, do I fully realize how much I need you.
I've been waiting for a miracle
Since I was young, since I was young
What I had I didn't recognise
'Til it's gone, 'til it's gone
I have been desperately hoping for something great to happen in my life since I was young, but I failed to appreciate what I truly had until I lost it.
I've tried to fill the spaces
All the pieces still don't add up to you
I have tried to fill the void in my life with other things, but nothing can replace the space that you once occupied.
I'm still working it out
I am still trying to figure out how to go on without you.
Contributed by David V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.